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A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 272.
Two days had just passed and the morning sun stretched across the Texas horizon, reflecting over the sprawling estate as Kendrick paced the length of the study. He had spent the better part of the morning reviewing proposals for new acquisitions, but his thoughts kept drifting back to his father’s legacy and the growing threat that loomed over it. Sadiq’s rise wasn’t just a business challenge; it was a personal one. Kendrick wasn’t just protecting an empire, he was defending the very essence of his family’s place in Texas, a state that had been his father’s kingdom.He glanced out of the window and saw Bridget moving across the garden, her silhouette framed by the golden light. She was always there, her presence steady and grounding. Kendrick felt a pang of guilt, he had become so consumed with the fight for control that he had barely spent any time with her recently. The scholarship fund was important, yes, but he knew that there was still so much left unsaid between them, so much l
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 273
The sterile smell of antiseptic filled the room as Katherine Rogers lay propped up in her bed, her frail form almost swallowed by the heavy blankets. She had never imagined that her life would come to this confined to a bed in a hospital room, surrounded by machines that beeped and hummed in rhythm with her failing body. Katherine had always been a woman of iron will, someone who demanded control over every aspect of her life. But now, she was faced with the bitter reality of aging, illness, and the ever-looming shadow of her mortality. The doctors, Shawn and Tigers had been circling her for days, offering suggestions and alternatives, but none of it seemed to matter. The diagnosis had been clear for weeks: her condition was terminal, her days numbered. But Katherine wasn’t one to simply accept her fate. She had survived far worse. She had outlived her enemies, overcome the business pitfalls that had brought so many others down, and built an empire of her own. Her late husband, Roge
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 274
The gleaming walls of the Evelyn Peterson Medical Center seemed to close in around Katherine Rogers as she was wheeled through the hallways. Every step felt like it was leading her deeper into a world she had once scorned, a world she had fought so hard to keep out of her life. The quiet hum of machines, the soft shuffle of footsteps, and the occasional murmur of nurses and doctors only served to highlight the oppressive silence that hung over her. Katherine had been through many battles in her life. She had faced enemies, both personal and professional, and had always emerged victorious. She had built an empire, and she had maintained control over every aspect of her life. But now, she was at the mercy of a place she had always despised — Evelyn Peterson's hospital. As they passed through the corridors, Katherine’s mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. She was furious at herself for having to rely on her greatest enemy, and at the same time, she couldn’t help but feel a
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 275
The sterile smell crowded the hospital rooms even more overpowering here, the bright lights above showing an almost clinical coldness over everything. Katherine Rogers lay motionless, her frail body tucked under white sheets, staring at the unfamiliar ceiling of the hospital. She could hear the soft click of heels on the polished floors as nurses moved past her room, each absorbed in their own duties. The silence was oppressive, broken only by the occasional beep of machines and the distant murmur of voices from down the hall. She was no longer in control. She had made her decision, albeit reluctantly, and now she was here at the mercy of the Peterson’s empire. The cold realization settled in her chest like a stone. The very people she had spent her life trying to outmaneuver were now the ones holding her fate in their hands. It was a bitter pill to swallow. Katherine had been transported to a private suite, the kind of room that could only be afforded by the rich and influential
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 276.
Still in the hospital room. Katherine had spent three days already, the nurses and doctors had tried all they could but it seemed like the world was coming to an end for her. The room was still filled with the quiet sound of machinery and the faint scent that pierced through nostrils. The bright lights above flickered over the room. Katherine Rogers lay in the center of the bed, her frail body barely recognizable beneath the thin white sheets. She looked older, weaker than Maverick had ever seen her, and it stung him deeper than he cared to admit.His sister, Peace Churchill, stood at the foot of the bed, her face pale, her eyes clouded with something that could have been grief or guilt or a mixture of both. Maverick shifted uncomfortably, his hands pressed into his pockets. His gaze flickered to his sister, Blossom, whose eyes were red-rimmed from crying earlier. They stood in silence, the moment heavy with unspoken words and suppressed emotions.At the edge of the bed, Katherine’
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 277.
Kendrick paused, turning to him. His gaze lingered on Katherine’s lifeless body, his hand still resting gently on the door knob. The silence in the room was suffocating, the sound of the heart monitor now replaced by a soft, oppressive stillness. For the first time in years, Kendrick didn’t feel the weight of his former mother-in-law’s domination. Katherine Rogers, the woman who had manipulated, schemed, and controlled everyone and everything around her, was gone?Kendrick felt a strange emptiness, an overwhelming sense of release, but it was also tinged with something darker, a void he couldn’t quite place. His thoughts were interrupted by Maverick’s voice, soft yet full of a strange kind of tension.“Can you help us, please?” Maverick asked calmly. The question hung in the air, and Kendrick turned slowly to face Maverick. There was something in the younger man’s eyes, something raw, something questioning that Kendrick wasn’t sure he had seen before. It was as if Maverick, who
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 278
Kendrick sat across from Peterson, his pulse hammering in his ears. The room around them was suffocating in its stillness, as if the very walls were holding their breath. The only sounds were the slow ticking of a clock in the corner of the mansion’s ageing air conditioning system.Peterson didn’t speak immediately, his fingers steepled in front of him as though he were trying to decide how to approach the conversation. Kendrick stared at him, trying to read the man he had known for so long the man who had once been his father in name only. Cold, calculating, always distant. The years of silence between them had been a relief, yet here they were again, face to face, about to untangle a past Kendrick wasn’t sure he was ready to confront.“You wanted to talk,” Kendrick said finally, breaking the silence. His voice came out sharper than he intended, the edge of impatience creeping into his tone. “What is it, Dad? What’s so important that you couldn’t just tell me over the phone?”Peterso
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 279
It was the dawn of a new day for Texas, Kendrick stared out of the tinted windows of the private jet, the vast stretch of the Midwest passing below him in a patchwork of browns and greens, interrupted by the occasional flash of a glistening river.Beside him, Bridget scrolled through her phone, her focus never straying from the numbers and notes flashing on the screen. Kendrick had always trusted her instinct regarding business, but today, it was something more. Today, she was here as his anchor, helping him adjust to the new reality he'd been thrust into, a reality where every move felt like it would showcase some long-held history.After the meeting with Peterson, his father, he had made the decision, he needed to leave his city, to step into another world, another market where his presence could go unnoticed for a time, but where his influence could still be felt. He wasn’t sure what his father’s revelation meant for him, for his future, but he needed to rebuild. Maybe not just his
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CHAPTER 336.
The celebration inside the grand hall continued in full force. The finest wines poured endlessly into glasses, laughter pierced through the air, and the music swelled, wrapping the room in a bid of wealth and power.Kendrick Peterson stood at the center of it all, regal, unshaken, the embodiment of victory. His father, Peterson, kept smiling with pride beside him, raising yet another toast to his son's triumph. The billionaire guests, draped in the world’s finest suits, reveled in the magnificence of the night, their admiration for Kendrick evident in every raised glass and every murmured hype. But amid the spectacle, Katherine Rogers had disappeared. No one noticed her slip away. No one cared.She had been sitting alone, her presence already fading into insignificance. The moment Kendrick had introduced Bridgette, glowing with life, carrying the future of the Peterson dynasty, something inside her broke beyond repair.She couldn't bear it. Her hands trembled as she clutched the
CHAPTER 335.
The beautiful decorations of the Roger's Mansion came alive after the mastery, retouching and beautification had taken place.It was the venue where the most powerful billionaires in the world had gathered. Every polished marble pillar, every strand of decorative shining balloons tied to the walls, and every floral arrangement exuded extravagance. The air was filled with the scent of aged wine, exotic colognes, and the intoxicating aroma of wealth. Laughter rang from every corner, a symphony of success and power. This was a night unlike any other, a night to celebrate the reignition of Peterson's legacy, a thanksgiving for triumph. Guests adorned in the finest suits moved gracefully through the hall, their designer shoes clicking against the grand shiny floors. Servers in tailored white gloves moved through the crowd, balancing trays of rare delicacies, beluga caviar, gold-dusted truffles, and vintage champagne poured only for those whose net worth exceeded a billion. Among them w
CHAPTER 334
That same evening, the air was cold as the convoy drove back into the estate. The powerful engines purred one last time before falling silent, and the guards swiftly dispersed to their respective quarters. Only the three ladies remained, stepping out of the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, their movements graced with excitement as they walked into the mansion. Bridgette pulled off her glasses, tucking them into her clutch as she stretched her legs. The exhilaration of the drive still buzzed through her, but the weight of unknown happiness pressed down on her shoulders. Evelyn, still sipping her wine, exhaled deeply.“Well,” she mused, “that was a ride worth every second.”Emily grinned as she shoved her phone into her pocket. “And worth every headline. Social media’s still on fire… Come see this.” She said, stretching out her phone to her sister. “I knew it would be just that way, baby girl.” Evelyn replied as she flung her skirt.Bridgette chuckled, the sound light but short-lived. Her amus
CHAPTER 333
Texas, a city that came alive even during the evening. Its nights gleamed over the Peterson estate as the roar of luxury engines filled the morning air. The convoy was a sight to behold, sleek black Power cats high-performance sports cars, and at the center of it all, the Rolls-Royce Boat Tail, an icon of power. Inside the queen's ride, Bridgette adjusted her sunglasses, the morning light reflecting off the deep sapphire-blue hood. Beside her, Evelyn smirked, sipping an iced latte as if they weren’t about to take the most extravagant ride of their lives.From the backseat, Emily Peterson, the youngest of the Peterson siblings, clicked her tongue as she scrolled through her phone. “The whole city is talking about this car. Social media is blowing up.”Evelyn chuckled. “Well, it’s not every day someone gives their wife a $28-million-dollar car just because they can.”Bridgette shook her head, amused. “You make it sound so excessive.”Evelyn shot her a look. “Oh, sweetheart, it is exce
CHAPTER 332.
The celebration in the Peterson mansion had spilled into the night. Laughter, fine wine, and the echoes of newfound joy filled the grand halls. For the first time in what felt like forever, Bridgette felt light unburdened. She sat beside Kendrick, fingers clung to his, her free hand resting protectively on her stomach.The man who had once been a stranger to her, even as her husband, now looked at her with hope and delight. Then, as the music softened, Kendrick smiled, his voice low and intimate. “Tell me something, love.”Bridgette turned, meeting his piercing gaze. “What is it?”He smirked. “If you could have any car in the world, which one would it be?”Bridgette’s brows furrowed in confusion before she let out a breathless laugh. “We have enough cars to last a lifetime, Kendrick. I don’t think I need another.”Kendrick shook his head. “That’s not what I asked. Humor me.”Bridgette rolled her eyes playfully, tapping a finger to her chin as if deep in thought. “Fine,” she mused. “
CHAPTER 331
In a matter of seconds, the grand Peterson mansion, usually filled with an air of wealth and untouchable prestige, now buzzed with a rare energy of joy. It was the kind of joy that had long been absent, buried under the fact that the man who was first in the row was missing. But tonight, that joy reigned, as if the very walls of the estate sighed in relief.Bridgette sat beside Kendrick on the plush velvet couch in the main parlor, her fingers glued with his. The look on her eyes envisaged the past weeks, the confusion, the fear, all of it had finally begun to lift. Kendrick was here. He had remembered. And more than that, he had chosen her. Chosen their child.She felt his thumb stroke her knuckles gently, grounding her in the moment. His touch was warm, firm, and silent.Across from them, Emily leaned against the grand fireplace, her eyes softened for once. Lisa, Bridgette’s househelp sat beside her, a satisfied smirk playing at her lips, watching the scene unfold with the ai
CHAPTER 330.
Very early the next day, Bridgette sat in the grand Peterson mansion, her fingers trembling as she clutched the warm cup of tea Evelyn had given her. The weight of her confession hung between them, thick and suffocating. Evelyn's blue eyes bore into her, searching for any hint of deception, but all she found was raw, unfiltered confusion.“You… don’t remember?” Evelyn’s voice was careful, measured.Bridgette swallowed hard. “No, I…I swear, Evelyn. I can’t remember ever being with someone. But I’m pregnant.” Her voice cracked on the last word.Evelyn exhaled, setting her cup down. She knew Bridgette wasn’t lying. The woman before her was unraveling, struggling to piece together a puzzle with missing fragments. But what worried her most was the implication.Bridgette was pregnant. And if what she was saying was true, then there was only one possibility.Kendrick.Evelyn’s stomach churned. “Bridgette… the night you went to see Kendrick at rehab, do you remember anything? Anything at all
CHAPTER 329
With Lisa’s heart pounding as the nurse’s words echoed in her mind the second time."Pregnant. Bridgette was pregnant!"She blinked, trying to process the weight of that revelation. Of all the things that had happened, this was the most unexpected. She glanced at her best friend lying unconscious on the hospital bed, her face pale and damp with sweat.Lisa ran a shaky hand through her hair, glancing between Bridgette and the nurse. “Are you sure?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.The nurse gave a small smile. “Yes. The test results confirmed it. It’s still early, but she needs to take care of herself. Stress isn’t good for the baby.”Lisa swallowed hard, her mind reeling. How was Bridgette going to handle this? With everything going on Kendrick’s condition, the unanswered questions about his attack, this pregnancy would change everything.Just then, Bridgette let out a soft groan, her fingers twitching slightly. Lisa snapped back to the present, moving closer to the bed."
CHAPTER 328
Kendrick had begun his rehabilitation exercises, he was determined to regain full use of his left leg. Each step was a battle, his muscles straining under the effort to move in synchrony. The quiet focus of the room was broken when Xavier walked in, on his trail was his sister, Evelyn. As soon as Evelyn’s eyes landed on Kendrick, her composure melted. She ran across the hall, towards him, her emotions casting all caution to the wind. Without caring, she wrapped him in a tight embrace. Kendrick froze, wobbling slightly as he struggled to balance on his good leg. His hands hovered in the air, uncertain whether to return the gesture or not. His brows furrowed, confusion evident on his face. He didn’t recognize this woman, and instinctively, he knew she wasn’t Bridgette. Tears streamed down Evelyn’s face as she whispered, her voice trembling, “I’m so glad you’re alive. I thought you were dead—that I’d lost you forever.” “Dead?” The word rang in Kendrick’s mind like an alarm. His expr
