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A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 221.
An hour had not elapsed after Kendrick had decided to give a try at the Knaver’s residence, it happened that they could ever stay in the east of the city and never heard of or knew about him. He humbly greeted an aged man who emerged from the left side of the apartment with a stern glare. He paused for a moment and after observing him, his eyes running upwards and then down to Kendrick’s loafers, he mumbled a response. “Yes gentleman, you can sit.” Kendrick lowered himself onto the sofa, his eyes settling on the man’s face, he understood why he had that stare on his face, maybe because he was not wearing some expensive clothing and didn’t come with a dozen guards who could fill the spacious compound with their presence. “I hope you should understand that you are not welcome here.” the man scoffed, turning his head to his daughter who was also staring at him in a bewildered mode. “But… Dad.” she stammered, trying to explain to them who Kendrick truly was. However, her father, Mr.
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 222
“There's someone at the door, Knaver. Why not go answer that before you come sit with your mum who has taught you nothing than settling for the less!" Knaver's Dad barked and she hurried to the door. Just as she slid open the door slowly, her eyes widened to a man she never expected to see. Her heart throbbed slowly, then it heaved harder. That wasn't the right time to have him around, but there was no way she would push him off, not now. She feigned a smile and cleared her throat. “Hey, Knaver! I thought I’d check in,” Sham said, his eyes glinting as they darted from Knaver to Kendrick. He stepped inside without waiting for an invitation, brushing past Sheila like she was invisible. “And who’s this?”Knaver’s expression hardened, the warmth in her demeanor extinguished by Sham’s arrival. “What are you doing here, Sham? I didn’t ask for a visit.”Sham’s smirk widened, revealing his sense of entitlement. “Just came to see how you’re doing. But clearly, I’m interrupting something.” H
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 223.
Knaver paced anxiously as Kendrick rose from his seat, “I’ll have to take my leave now.” he announced, approaching the exit door.Knaver’s eyes widened, shock rippling on her face. “I’m so sorry, please… none of what has happened today was planned.” she stammered, her voice laced with regret.But Kendrick’s cold stare silenced her, he paused turning to her with a calm look. “You were busy asking me to come visit your family, that your parents want to meet me in person, only to make me see this?” he asked, his tone icy.Flustered, Knaver’s hands fluttered as she pleaded, “No, it’s not what you think dear… I said… I never expected that to happen..” she stammered but Kendrick was already out of the door.Inside the other room, Mr, Robertson’s anger ignited. “Can you see what your independent decision has caused us? I hope that you’re pleased right now?” he yelled, flailing his arms. “I never agreed to that young man’s visit, but you kept encouraging your daughter to bring him home… you e
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 224
Two hours later, the car had not arrived and Emily paced in the living room, her excitement bubbling over. She couldn’t stop thinking about the car Kendrick had promised her. Her heart raced at the thought of it, “what color would it be? What kind of car is he getting me?” questions flowed through her mind unanswered. Inside, Kendrick had just finished discussing plans with Xavier about the best driving school in Texas when a sharp honk echoed outside. Emily darted to the window, her pulse quickening. A sleek, red sports car was pulling into the driveway, gleaming in the fading light. “It’s here! It’s here!” she shouted, her voice a mixture of disbelief and joy. She rushed to the door, flinging it open just as the car came to a stop.The car dealer stepped out with a wide smile as he approached her. “Miss Emily, I presume?” he said, holding up a shiny key.Emily’s eyes sparkled as she saw the exquisite Ferrari, its cherry-red paint gleaming like a freshly polished gem. She felt as if
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 225.
The cars rolled in to a stop, and Evelyn hurried out from one of the cars, the happiness on her face palpable as she hurried towards Kendrick who had stepped down from the car to see who the unexpected guests were. “I have made it, dear… I just got engaged!” she announced as she pointed out her fingers to him, Kendrick grinned widely, his eyes never departing from the sparkling diamond ring that adorned her finger. “Congratulations dear, I am so happy for you… this is good news.” Kendrick replied. Evelyn wrapped her hands over his neck and kept filling the air with joyful screams, “Where is Dad? He needs to see this!” she exclaimed. Kendrick turned, “He should be in his usual sitting position, you know.” “Oh, that’s good.” she replied, “But then I will want you to meet my fiancee.” Evelyn added, while she gestured to Kendrick a tall masculine man, his eyes glinting. Kendrick’s eyes widened, it wasn’t the man he expected and Eve knew that she had some explanation to mak
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 226
While Kendrick was up in his room, he paced back and forth, his hands plastered on his waist as he pondered, could Prince have gone to the extent of beating up my sister? That’s so bad of him, I would have to ensure that he pays for this.” he muttered to himself. He slowly picked up his phone and dialled Methot’s number, only to see several message notifications popping up on the screen. He held his breath and swiped through each of them. “Kendrick, I know that my dad had done the worst in looking down on you, but please this is the time, the moment that we need you the most.” his lips dropped in surprise, it was a message from Knaver. He swiped through it and went into reading the others. After he was done with the rest, he sat slowly on the edge of his bed, “So, all Methot ever cares about is that I settled with a girl who was already dating my late brother? Just so I could win her father’s heart and promised wealth?” he shouldn’t be serious to think of me in that manner.” He sw
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 227.
Kendrick’s eyes widened in horror as the car screeched to a stop, he had hit down a lady and her body lay crumpled on the road, her phone and headphone which was placed tightly on her ears shattered on the road. “Oh my goodness, brother, what do we do right now? She must have been listening to music and failed to check the road before crossing.” Emily exclaimed as she rushed out to check if the woman was still alive. “Call 911, hurry in and bring my phone… we weren’t checking the road, and she was jogging without checking the roads, too.’ Kendrick’s heart racing, he hurried to kneel behind the lady. “Hey!.. Hey, can you hear me? Are you alright?” he asked as he struggled to lift her from the floor. In a moment, Emily hurried out of the car again, her eyes darting in fear as she spoke over the phone, “Yes, we need help… there’s an accident along Vincent’s estate, and its quite as serious.” she stammered, her voice trembling. The lady laid lifeless, Kendrick’s mind reeled, it was
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 228.
Immediately they arrived at the hospital, Xavier hurried to his usual duty and Kendrick emerged from the car, he leaned against the sleek door of his luxury ride, glancing at the commotion that erupted there. The speed of the nurses who hurriedly rolled in the carriage, the continuous yelling of the round faced man. Just as he decided to join them, Xavier hurried to his side, his voice laced with concern. “Boss, are you okay? I believe that the young lady would be fine.” he said, trying to sound positive amidst the tension that filled the air. “That’s okay, Xavier… hope is not a grain of sand, but I hope she gets well.” staring at the man who kept pacing back and forth. Kendrick whispered, “Do you know who that man is?” Xavier stared at him for some minutes, then he whispered back. “That’s Mr. Carson, he works onshore in Germany, he also has a long standing automobile manufacturing company.” Kendrick nodded, “No wonder he talks so hard, he seems not to be a calm person, but then I
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Maverick leaned back in his leather chair, the soft creak of the seat echoing in the silence of his study. His fingers tapped against the polished wooden armrest, his hand supported his head as his thoughts wandered to the courtroom show down awaiting him tomorrow. The case concerning his uncle had taken an unexpected turn in their favor. After a discreet meeting with the newly appointed judge—Maverick made sure his uncle's freedom was guaranteed.His lips curved into a smug smile. Tomorrow, the game would shift once again.*Bridgette carefully brushed mascara onto her lashes, her movements deliberate as she examined her reflection in the mirror. A touch of powder followed, evening out her complexion. Satisfied, she reached for her designer handbag, slung it over her shoulder, and turned to leave the room.Just as she approached the door, Lisa entered, nearly colliding with her. Lisa stopped abruptly, her sharp gaze narrowing as she stepped into Bridgette’s path.“What’s going on? W
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“What the hell are you doing? What is the meaning of this, Maverick?” Bridgette demanded, her voice cutting through the noisy pestilence sharp and unwavering. She pushed forward, but Maverick’s security team kept his space locked and tight—an impenetrable wall around him. Her rage burned, her body tense with anger as she glared at him.Maverick barely spared her a glance, his expression calm, almost smug. “Bridgette, no!” Lisa shouted as she caught sight of the unfolding drama. She picked up her pace, her feet stepped furiously against the ground as she ran to intervene.“You dare come here to put on a show, huh? After trying to take everything my husband built!” Bridgette ranted, her voice sharp, cutting through the noise, filled with anger.Maverick, as if he had been waiting for the opportunity, took full advantage of the moment—the manipulative schemer. He adopted a mournful expression, his eyes glistening as if on the brink of tears. His voice wavered, he did it deliberately to
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Her teeth clenched as she leaned closer, her voice dropping to a whisper. “I know Kendrick’s death wasn’t just an accident. It was a cold-blooded, calculated murder, and I will find out who did it. And when I do, I’ll make sure they rot in jail for the rest of their miserable lives!” She threatened, her jaw tightening as her words like arrows darted at breaking Xavier's cold demeanor also, it was fueled by a ferocious desire for justice for her beloved late husband. But as she glared into Xavier’s eyes, his expression remained impassive, his gaze impenetrable behind his glasses. He was unshaken.“Don’t go around spilling threats to your suspects,” Xavier said after a long pause, his voice cold and even. “Not everyone will sit back and wait for you to make the first move. A person who declares his plans to his enemy is as good as a dead man.” he spoke.His words stung, delivered with an unsettling calmness. He leaned in slightly, close to her ear, his tone dropping to a whisper. “Think
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Xavier froze, his heart pounding in shock. Kendrick’s voice was weak, halting, but it was unmistakably his and audible.Kendrick struggled to sit up, his movements clumsy and frantic as he reached for the phone, his stuttering growing more insistent.On the other end, Bridgette’s voice rang out. “Hello? Is everything okay? Are you with someone? Xavier, hello? Who’s that? Are you still there? Hello?”Xavier pressed his hand over the phone’s mouthpiece, silencing her voice and stopping her from hearing Kendrick's stammering voices lest she recognizes it and starts asking unending questions. He stared at Kendrick, torn between disbelief and hope.“I’ll call you right back,” he said hastily, ending the call before Bridgette could ask any more questions.Kendrick, frustrated that he wasn't given a chance to speak with Bridgette slumped back against the bed, his breathing ragged. His gaze was frantic, his lips forming her name over and over again. “Bri…dg-ette…”Tomorrow was the day set for
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The next day, they booked a flight and left the sunny shores of the Bahamas, heading back to the vibrant streets of Atlanta.As the car cruised through the city, Bridgette rolled down the window, letting the warm, lively air of Atlanta brush against her face. She inhaled deeply, a wave of nostalgia and joy washing over her. “I can't believe how happy I am to be back. I’ve really missed this place,” she said, her eyes glued to the blur of trees and houses speeding past.The air carried a sense of peace and familiarity, grounding her in a way she hadn’t felt in weeks.Lisa, sitting beside her, seemed to read her thoughts. She gave a knowing smile. “That was close, wasn’t it?”Bridgette let out a heavy sigh. “I’m just glad it’s all behind us now.”The vehicle eventually pulled up in front of the mansion’s towering gates. But instead of the familiar gesture to open them, the guards remained still.“What do you mean I’m not allowed access?” Bridgette’s tone was sharp as she leaned out of t
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What?” Bridgette exclaimed, gobsmacked and astonished. “How's this even possible?” She questioned. “Who else knew we were coming?”Lisa was quiet, strangely calm this time, Bridgette turned to her, her face gauging with frustration.“You were right.” She said, finally speaking up, her mind going through a lot of processing.“No one knew we'd be here except Ramon who suggested the club to us. I think he framed us.” She spoke— the revelation of the whole scene finally hitting her.“Think about it, why did he take so long getting us drinks?” She probed. “__ he literally led us to this room and after then he went to grab us a drink and took hours. We invited the strippers and even ordered drinks before he arrived. He must've placed a mole amongst one of them,” she thought, her hands on her chin.“Someone who took the photos. Deliberately putting himself in the frames to look innocent—as if he knew we'd call for the strippers. The pole in the room was also there for a reason, probably he d
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She kept her eyes on the road as she spoke. “The rangers who found him said the fall wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been.” She replied.“His parachute helped slow down the fall, and though he sustained some injuries, he’ll be fine.” she added.“We don’t know the full extent yet,” she added. “But we will after we speak to the doctor, I haven’t spoken to him yet.”Xavier nodded, relief washing over him, but the worry never fully subsided. “Alright, let's go to him.”Quinn nodded silently as she drove them to the hospital, stepping on the brakes and pulling the car to a halt in front of the large medical center. Xavier followed her inside, his gaze lingering on the towering building before they approached the receptionist, who guided them to Kendrick’s ward.Inside, Xavier found his friend lying in the bed. Kendrick’s left leg was wrapped in bandages and suspended. He slept soundly, his chest rising and falling with each breath, as his mouth took in and exhaled air from the oxygen tube gen
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She walked away quietly and sat by the edge of her bed. Meanwhile, Lisa ushered herself in.“We have to get that video.” She said, her resolve unwavering. “I knew I would never let myself go to Ramon no matter how drunk I must've been. I want to watch it and see for myself. I want to be sure about everything that happened.” She spoke with so much conviction. Lisa knew she must've given this a lot of thought.“So what if it's true? What do we do?” Lisa said, expressing her fears.“What if it's not true–” Bridgette countered.“Even though it's not— we still have to pay him off or he'll release it and I know my job would be at stack if it gets out.” Lisa said.“Well. I don't believe I kissed Ramon or had any affair with him… I feel it was staged. They did that to blackmail us and extort money from us.” she said boldly. “I don't know for you though but I think I have a vague memory of you serving yourself two di.cks. One up your mouth and the other up in your as.s.” Bridgette said, she h
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“Nothing. It just came out wrong.” Lisa shook her head, trying to deny what was already said but it was already too late, she already heard.“No it came out right! I heard you and I want to know!” She insisted.“Fine!” Lisa snapped. “He paid for the bills. This trip was his idea because he wanted you to have a little life and stop crying over your dead husband.” She confessed.Bridgette’s hand ran over her mouth as she gasped. “I thought this was girl's time out!” She said, looking gloomy, her eyes watery.“This was all a sham?!” She realized. “You didn't do this for us.” She said, her voice low and hurt.“You only agreed to do this because Xavier paid you to.” She added, the weight of disappointment and betrayal heavy in her heart—her voice shaky.“Of course not Bridgette. I did want to come on this trip not just for the money.” Lisa said in her defense.“Oh so he did pay you.” Bridgette confirmed her suspicion. “No wonder…” she sighed. “You never had time for me. I certainly didn't