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A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHATER 298
He felt the world around him was swirling, he couldn't understand why Kendrick had to travel and then allow his wife, not just a mistress at his care. He hurried into the yard and dicovered that Bridget hadn’t returned yet. She was off somewhere, chasing something that she never spoke of, always moving, always looking. He remembered how she used to tell him, with a grin, that she was a collector of moments. However, lately she hadn’t been herself. There were cracks in her laughter, fissures in the way her eyes darted around, like she was waiting for something or someone.Maverick was sitting by the window of their hotel, looking out at the river, its surface smooth, like glass, reflecting the lights of the city, when the door to their room creaked open. She entered, her coat fluttering behind her like the wings of a bird too tired to fly."Something wrong?" she asked, setting her things down with a softness that didn’t belong to the woman he’d known. There was a tremor in her voice,
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 299
He didn’t sleep that night. The air in the room was thick with fear, a weight that pressed down on his chest like the ghost of his father’s voice, still speaking, still rattling the bones of things he had tried to bury long ago. The darkness in the room felt different now, heavier, darker, like the night had teeth, waiting to bite, to consume, to drag him into its depths.He sat at the edge of the bed, his hands clenched tight in his lap, the room still and quiet, but not peaceful. No, not peaceful. He could hear the sound of his own breathing, ragged and uneven, as though his body knew something his mind couldn’t yet grasp. Outside, the river murmured like it always did, but tonight it carried a different song. A song of old secrets, of things unsaid, of things buried beneath layers of dirt and dust and forgotten names.Bridget had been right. He was a pawn. He hadn’t known it, not at first. Not when the money had come easy, when the deals had flowed like wine, and his name had bec
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 300
Maverick blinked, his eyes focusing on her face, her dark eyes that seemed to hold every truth, every secret he had been too afraid to confront. “I don’t understand what?” His voice was low, almost a whisper, as though he were speaking to himself more than to her.She took a step closer, the silence between them thick and heavy. “You think this is about your father,” she said, her words deliberate, each one weighted like stone. “But it’s not. This is about you. You, Maverick. You’re the one they’ve been waiting for.”He shook his head, feeling the room spin as his heart beat faster. “I don’t know what you mean. I’m not,…I'm not like him... I’m not..”“Not like him?” she interrupted, her voice rising with the barest edge of bitterness. “You think you’re different? That you’ve somehow escaped it all? The blood doesn’t change, Maverick. You were born into this. And now, you can’t outrun it any longer.”Her words hit him like a fist. He wanted to scream, to lash out, to push her away, but
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 301
He didn’t have to ask who it was. He knew. “Come in,” Maverick said, his voice flat, drained. The door creaked open, and there stood Bridget, her face set in a determined mask, her eyes sharp and knowing. She had been quiet for too long, like a woman watching a storm approach, waiting for it to break. “Maverick,” she said softly, closing the door behind her. “We need to talk.” Maverick didn’t answer right away. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to hear what she had to say. There was a part of him that wanted to lock the door, to shut it all out, to pretend none of it was real. But he knew he couldn’t. Not anymore. He gestured toward the chair by the window, but Bridget didn’t sit. Instead, she stood there, looking at him, her gaze searching, as though she were trying to find something that had slipped through the cracks of his silence. “I heard you and Amara,” she said, her voice low, like the calm before a storm. “I know what you’re thinking. What you’re feeling. And I know you’
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 302.
Suddenly the Past can't stay Past! Shamelessly crawling like a hideous snake to hunt you down’. These were the words from his late grandmother. Apparently everyone somehow knew his fate except him. His future was at stake and he didn't notice sooner.Maverick had always thought that he could escape all of this in a way..The weight of it pressed down on him, thick and suffocating.His Father's death was a random twist of fate. No more, no less. But the older he got, the more the pieces started to fit together in ways that made him question everything. He’d grown up with the picture of a man who worked too much, drank too much, and lived too fast, but who loved his son in the way that men who knew their time was limited loved.He remembered the day it happened like it was yesterday. He was depressed, crying for days, numbed, clutching the edges of his grief, because what else was there to do? But now something needs to be done.Now, sitting in his office rattled and perplexed, plann
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 303.
The Master Returns. °° It was a month after Kendrick had traveled to the shores of Atlantica, Bridget's phone was the first to give a loud ringing tone, a tone she was always expecting, one that reminds her of not only his attempt to hear from her, but a notification of his return. "That's all I've always longed to hear!" she jumped from her bed with a loud exciting yell, and at once her hands landed on the metal device, swiping the screen with excitement. "Hello, babe... have you arrived the airport, yet?" she asked loudly. A still small voice, deep but calmer than she had always expected it to be replied from the other end. "Yeah, babe. I'm sure you were waiting to hear from me... I just can't imagine how quickly you answered the phone." Bridget chimed with laughter, her lips sparkling joyously. "So, do I have to tell the driver and some of the convoys to pick you up immediately?" she asked. "Don't panic dear, I'm already in good hands." Yeah, sure every time Kend
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 304
Kendrick adjusted the cuff of his tailored jacket as he stepped out of the private terminal at Atlanta's airport. The cool evening breeze brushed against his face, a stark contrast to the tension brewing inside him. His wife had promised to meet him here. Yet, as his sharp gaze swept across the crowd, she was nowhere to be found. He muttered under his breath, “Where are you, Bridget?” After a final scan of the area and still no sign of her, Kendrick exhaled sharply and straightened his posture. “Perhaps this is for the better,” he said, masking the flicker of disappointment in his voice. With a curt nod to Xavier, who stood waiting by the car, Kendrick slid into the backseat of the sleek black sedan. As the vehicle pulled out of the terminal, Kendrick allowed himself a rare moment to absorb the familiar sights of Atlanta. The city, with its twinkling skyline and lively streets, had been his home for years. Yet now, after months away, it felt more like a distant memory than a plac
A Billionaire in Disguise; Worthless to Worthy son-in-law. CHAPTER 305
Bridget sat in Kendrick’s study, clutching a faded photograph of the two of them at their wedding. The memory felt like a lifetime ago. The past two days had been a blur of condolences and hollow words from people who barely knew Kendrick. The media was relentless, camped outside the mansion, hungry for updates on the untimely death of Atlanta’s most enigmatic billionaire.She couldn’t shake the gnawing doubt in her chest. She remained frozen in the study, her thoughts spiraling. She had barely slept since hearing the news. Every detail felt off. Kendrick was always cautious, always prepared. How could he have been caught so easily?Her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps on the hard wood. She quickly straightened as the door opened, and Maverick walked in, his presence filling the room like a shadow.“Bridget,” he greeted, his tone smooth yet laced with something darker.Once he used to greet her with respect, “ma'am” now it was “Bridget.” She forced a weak smile. “M
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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
