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2024-10-29 19:42:56Hearing what the nurse said, Travis sighed and nodded. "We'll pay up today."
After saying this, he took a glance at his unconscious daughter. Her face was pale as a ghost and she looked so weak. He was desperate for anything that's gonna make her get better.The nurse chuckled as she looked at Travis disdainfully. "Then be quick. If we don't get the money before the day end, her medication will be taken off." She threatened and walked away.Ashley scoffed. "So rude. Like she owns the hospital."Madame Alice raised her voice as she reprimanded, "How can you be so…so useless! The promise you just made is impossible, Travis! Where are we gonna get five hundred thousand dollars?! Does it fall from the sky?! Do you want my daughter to go around and beg for money?! Is that how shameless you are?! Unbelievable!"Ashley chuckled and said, "Don't worry, mom. I've been planning on bringing Malcolm Baker and Joanna together so I gave him a call to come here. I'm sure he could be of help. He's rich enough to help."Joanna frowned at Ashley. She didn't like Malcolm a bit. He isn't that handsome, he's just average with a proud personality. Having worked under him, she knew how conceited and arrogant he is. He's the kind of person she wants to run as far away as possible from.But as she was about to lecture Ashley for her immaturity, they heard footsteps coming.The man that arrived was Malcolm Baker. Around thirty years of age and the way he was dressed, you could tell he was successful. He was the director of Davenport Electronic's sales department, and also Joanna's supervisor.The same company Travis works for. But as a bodyguard in the front of the enterprise, unlike Malcolm who was one of the higher-ups.Travis frowned at his sight. He was threatened by Malcolm.Malcolm ignored him and acknowledged Madame Alice and Ashley's presence. Then his gaze turned gentle as he looked at Joanna. "So I heard from Ashley that you've been going through a lot. Your daughter is terribly sick. Such a sweet girl. You could have told me and I would have helped. Why?"Joanna blinked and lowered her gaze. "No reason, sir. Just didn't see any reason to involve you with my matters."Malcolm shook his head. "No. Don't be like that. You're my best subordinate and frankly, I think you're the most suitable person to befriend personally. Your problems are mine as well." He lectured, then he continued, "I also heard from Ashley that you need to pay for her medical fees how much is it?""Five hundred thousand dollars!" Ashley butted in.Malcolm delightfully smile and said to her. "Let me help you with it, Joanna. Just take it as if I lent you the money. It's no big deal anyway."Then he gave Travis a side eye that was filled with hostility and disdain.To him, Travis was just an ordinary guard who doesn't deserve such a beautiful woman. What can a man like him do when he decides to take his wife away?He can only whimper like a frightened dog and scurry away.And yes, he was interested in Joanna. She was too beautiful to look away. She was too beautiful not to have.And of course Joanna knew what his intention is.She really wanted to reject him but seeing her daughter, she didn't have to courage to do so. Her daughter comes first.Travis saw the heated gaze Malcolm had on Joanna. His fist tightened and he answered him with gritted teeth. "We do not need any money from you…sir. I'll come up with it myself." His words were counted and acid.Joanna hit his shoulder since she was enraged by his answer. Her eyes were bloodshot as she yelled at him, "This is our daughter's life, Travis! Don't you care about that?! You think your pride is needed right now?! We don't have any money left anymore! Now that Director Baker had decided to assist, why should we refuse his help?! Tell me why?""Because he has other intentions, Joanna. I will get the money." Travis stood his ground with a serious gaze and with a low, yet strong voice. "I'm the man here. I should be able to find the money for my daughter."Joanna's gaze softened since she knew he was already angry. It takes time for Travis to snap so if he's this angry, then he's had it with Malcolm.Malcolm looked at the both of them with a mocking gaze. A thought came to mind, so he said, "Well, since you guys don't need my help then I'll be leaving.""Director Baker…" Joanna called softly but Malcolm confidently left with a malevolent grin. One could tell he had a trick up his sleeve.He knew the banished family couldn't possibly afford five hundred thousand dollars, especially that bodyguard, Danforth, so he still won cause in the end, he's just one call away.He grinned wickedly when he found the nurse responsible for Maya's daily IV drips. The nurse smiled at him and walked up to him."Anything else you want, sir?" She asked.Malcolm smirked and gave her a thousand-dollar note before saying, "You know what you should do. Urge them further to settle the bills. Make them have no choice but to find ways in paying up today. Do you understand?"The nurse delightfully nodded after taking the money. "No problem, sir."
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As Malcolm left, Joanna looked at Travis in disbelief. "Why did you do that, Travis? You think we can afford any pride at the moment?"Travis was silent for a moment as he was in deep thought. He dropped the confectionery box he was holding onto the table and he answered in a low voice, "I'm going to borrow money.""You're going to borrow money? Who do you even know? Where on earth are you going to get it, Travis?! The only person we have right now who happens to be our only hope is Director Baker!" She bawled out resentfully.Madame Alice looked at her daughter and sighed since she could tell her daughter was slowly regretting her relationship with Travis. The illness of their child is opening the blinds Travis used to cover her eyes.But it's too late. Old lady Elizabeth will not accept them ever again. Except there's a miracle. The only way out is to make her divorce Travis and find someone perfect for her. Perhaps when that happens, Old lady, Elizabeth will see reasons to accept t
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Upon hearing the absurd statement Travis made, Alison looked at him like he was stupid. "What? You're looking for Manager Marshall? Do you know who he is? Do you know who he works for? Do you want to get kicked out like a dog?!"Travis frowned at her and scoffed. "Why do you care? If I get kicked out, it will be a comedy show for you to watch."Incensed by his statement, Alison replied. "Do you want to be a running joke?! To disgrace my family name?! That man works for Leon Danforth! The richest man in Mainville and the country as a whole! And you…you're just a lowly security guard! Stop making a full out of yourself!"Sandra chuckled and chided, "He probably thinks because his last name is Danforth, perhaps he could be their lost family. What a stupid coincidence, though. A nobody like you dares to answer the Danforth name."'And an ordinary secretary like you dares to insult me.' He said in his thoughts. 'One day, I will show you who the nobody is.'He sighed and decided to make a c
Billionaire in Disguise Five
Travis entered the ward with his angry gaze set on Malcolm. He hated the fact that the guy was surrounding his family.But before he could say anything, Joanna beat him up to it."So where did you go to, Travis?! The hospital sent someone to ask for their fees! If Director Baker wasn't here, if he hadn't helped us settle the debt, then the would really have kicked us out of the hospital!" Joanna was livid at the sight of Travis.Her gaze held disappointment.He just left without care in the name of looking for money to borrow as if that's possible. Who does he have? He's just useless and she regretted it! What the hell blindfolded her that made her so infatuated with Travis despite his stability in the financial world."Mom, please don't yell at daddy. I know he's stressed our too so please don't yell." Maya pleaded with a pouty expression. She could tell her parents were about to start another squabble…rather her mom, since she's the only one finding faults in her dad when she consid
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Malcolm stiffened to the spot where he stood, the expression on his face freezing as he stared at the money with wide eyes. He would never have imagined that a simple bodyguard like Travis would be able to borrow such a big amount of money in the amount of time that had passed since he left the hospital.Who the hell would be so generous to be willing to give out such an amount to an ordinary pauper who only earned several thousand in a month?!Things were not working out well for him. The reason why he stayed was because he needed to jibe at Travis when he returned penniless and let Joanna see how useless her husband is.He was both surprised and dissatisfied.Joanna was taken aback as well. She dreaded the fact that she was seeing Travis holding such an amount of money. Where could he have borrowed it from? How would they pay back? Is this guy even thinking?So she anxiously asked after recovering from the initial shock, "Where did you get the money? Please don't tell me it's from a
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Travis scoffed and looked away at the thought of getting fired.His lips curled up as he remembered Malcolm's threat but it didn't matter to him because he was gonna resign anyway. As he arrived at the security supervisor's – John Lee's office, before he could hand over his resignation letter, the man already took the lead by saying, "You've been absent every two or three days. Taking leaves like this company is your oyster. It has severely disrupted the schedule of the security department and we've decided that we've had enough of your incompetence. The General Manager knows about this and you're being fired."Travis sighed and he requested calmly. "Okay. So give me my remaining salary then."Supervisor Lee frowned at him. Is he stupid or what? "I just said you're being fired, so why would you still have a salary? Even your deposit is forfeited!" He wore a faint jeering smile as he made that statement.It wasn't his fault that an ordinary guard like him went and got on the bad side
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"Oh, Travis! I heard you went to talk to the manager. Did he adhere to your plea?" Malcolm sardonically mocked, loving the fun he was about to make Dylan into.Malcolm and his other friends laughed. The guys behind him were his puppets who do everything Malcolm tells them to do. They are part of his department.But knowing what he already planned for them, Travis wasn't affected by his words so he said, "Just go on with the show. I know you've arranged one. I wanna see how it goes."Since Malcolm was showing himself then let him go all out now that he has the advantage.But he'd see how he would fare when his precious workplace is declared bankrupt.Hearing Travis's sarcasm, the smile on Malcolm's face dropped. He hated it when Travis put on airs with him when being cornered. He hated the fact that even though he was above Malcolm, he somehow ends up feeling beneath him."You keep doing this, Travis. Putting on airs with me even when it's so clear that I'm above you.""Yeah, Travis. D
Billionaire in Disguise Nine
After a long talk with the general manager, Travis decided against bankrupting the company and he proposed to acquire the company.But in the end, after acceding to the general manager's pleading, he decided to not brush him aside completely and instead bought seventy percent of the shares which made him the principal shareholder of the company.Travis returned to the hospital only to find Joanna's angry gaze on him. "It takes time to resign from a job, right?"She had to agree with Travis about resigning cause she knew that they couldn't keep up with taking leaves from work. It was affecting the flow of their work thereby reducing her monthly payment.After all, his salary is just nothing. A stagnant sum that will not be of any use to them.Travis sighed and plainly replied, "Just had to handle important matters.""Important matters? What could be more important than our daughter? Huh, tell me!"Travis shook his head. "No. We shouldn't do this now, Joanna. Maya is sleeping and I'm ba
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Aiden kept his shocked gaze on Travis for a long time. It's been like six to seven years they last kept in touch and that's because Travis decided he no longer wants any connection to his past.But getting his call, it was like heaven has finally fell on earth. He considered it the most impossible thing.Travis poured half a glass of whiskey on his glass cup and sipped a little of it before breaking down the silence between them, "I know you must be wondering while I called for this meeting.""Duh. That's the only thing on my mind right now, mate." Aiden confessed.Travis nodded and some further, "I need your help with something."Aiden furrowed his brows in confusion, this time wondering what could have happened that would made Travis seek for his help. The guy has so much pride that he will rather die with it. Out of curiosity, he inquired by saying, "And what could that be?""Bloom construction."Aiden darted his eyes left and right, having an idea of what Travis said. "Bloom const
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Travis’s sneer deepened as he cocked his head, scrutinizing the expression etched across Larry Roberts’ face. “Ah, I see the wheels turning in your head. Planning your revenge, are you? Plotting how you’ll come back and wreak havoc on my family once you're released from jail for causing public disturbances.”Larry's shock was evident as he looked up at Travis, his eyes widened in horror, yet he vehemently denied any such thoughts. “What?! No, no, I wouldn’t dream of such a thing…”With a disdainful scoff, Travis fixed him with a piercing glare. “Whether you admit it or not is inconsequential. But rest assured, any such notions are futile. You won't have the opportunity.”Larry Roberts trembled at Travis's words, a chill running down his spine. Glancing at his brother, Vince, he began to realize that Travis was more than just a man with a formidable force at his beck and call. “I… I can see now that you're wealthy and influential. I was naive not to recognize it earlier. But to exact p
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In a sudden flurry of commotion, a voice rang out, exclaiming, “Yes, yes, boss is here! Larry, the big boss, has arrived! You’re done for now, you bastard!”The gang members erupted into a unified cheer, delighted by the presence of Larry Roberts, while Travis could only sneer in response.They quickly cleared a path through the middle, forming an aisle to ensure no hindrance to Larry’s entrance.Amidst the anticipation, a sleek black Mercedes Benz S550 glided into view before the crowd, its license plate bearing Larry’s name, unmistakably signaling his arrival.With a disdainful glare at Travis, Vince strode toward the car and swiftly opened the door, offering a greeting to his brother. "Welcome, big brother. It's fortunate that you're here."A robust figure clad in all black emerged from the Mercedes. As customary, two buttons of his shirt remained undone, revealing a wolf tattoo emblazoned across his chest, a clear indication to all present of his status as the Alpha of the North,
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The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City, Larry had achieved a fearsome reputation after a gruesome battle where he single-handedly dismantled five adversaries with a kitchen knife, an infamous battle that ultimately bestowed upon him the title of the war god of the Northern District.Grove City, Myriad Village residents were well aware of Larry’s ruthlessness, and when they learned that Jinx was affiliated with him, fear painted their expressions. Larry Roberts was not one to trifle with, and his wrath was something few dared to invoke.Seeking to instill dread in Travis, Jinx invoked the name of Larry Roberts, yet to his surprise, Travis remained oddly composed. “So, the self-proclaimed Wild Dogs Alpha of the North has instructed you to come and stir up trouble?" Travis inquired with a calm demeanor, seemingly unshaken.Jinx
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The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City, Larry had achieved a fearsome reputation after a gruesome battle where he single-handedly dismantled five adversaries with a kitchen knife, an infamous battle that ultimately bestowed upon him the title of the war god of the Northern District.Grove City, Myriad Village residents were well aware of Larry’s ruthlessness, and when they learned that Jinx was affiliated with him, fear painted their expressions. Larry Roberts was not one to trifle with, and his wrath was something few dared to invoke.Seeking to instill dread in Travis, Jinx invoked the name of Larry Roberts, yet to his surprise, Travis remained oddly composed. “So, the self-proclaimed Wild Dogs Alpha of the North has instructed you to come and stir up trouble?" Travis inquired with a calm demeanor, seemingly unshaken.Jinx
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A collective sense of amazement and disbelief swept through the construction workers, pedestrians, and Joanna alike.In a state of awe, Joanna found herself muttering, “That’s my husband,” her mouth agape in sheer shock as she couldn’t divert her gaze from her husband.While Jinx struggled to regain his footing, attempting to wiggle his body into a standing position, Travis calmly approached him.Jinx’s gaze shifted from the discarded iron bar to Travis’s apathetic countenance. A profound sense of fear gripped him as his eyes met Travis’s steely gaze. Attempting to mask his trepidation, he blurted out in a trembling voice, “Hey, what do you think you’re doing? I’m Big Brother Larry’s man. If anything happens to me, he will make you pay for it, I promise you, you fucking bastard!” ……The Wild Dogs Alpha of the North.Larry Roberts?The mention of Larry Roberts, the Alpha of the Wild Dogs in the North, sent a chill through everyone present. Known for his brutal prowess in Grove City,
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Unfazed by Jinx’s menacing tone, Travis interjected with a stern gaze, “Did you just threaten us?”Jinx, fixing his scrutinizing gaze on Travis, retorted with a dismissive frown, “I wasn’t talking to you, so keep your filthy mouth shut.”A low chuckle escaped Travis, a manifestation of his composed demeanor, as he nonchalantly looked away, his anger simmering by the second he stood there.Joanna cast a troubled glance at Travis, her discomfort palpable as the tension in the air thickened. Struggling with the weight of the situation, she paused, gathering her thoughts to formulate a compelling argument.Sensing Joanna’s unease, Travis stepped in to lend his support, “You profess to be residents, yet a majority have already willingly signed the contracts. Do you genuinely reside here?”Aligning with Travis’s suspicion, Joanna interjected, “Exactly! Allow me to register your IDs. I can act as an intermediary with the Demolition Office, negotiating on your behalf. What do you think of tha
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Abby found herself in a state of utter bewilderment, unable to comprehend the surreal events unfolding before her eyes.It defied all reason that Dan, her wealthy boss with a net worth exceeding a billion, would bow down to Travis, treating him with an almost divine reverence.Travis put the black card away, "I don’t see that happening, but it’d be nice if you sack her.” The reference to Abby was unmistakable, casting a sudden and unexpected spotlight on her.Without hesitation, Dan promptly complied, fixing a stern gaze on Abby. “You’re terminated. Collect your compensation from accounting and exit immediately!”The proclamation hit Abby like a sudden storm, unable to contain the surge of tears welling up within her. She knew that there was nothing that she could do to reverse the situation. The irreversible reality of her dismissal marked a point of no return.Ella, the intern-turned-seller, efficiently handled the procedural aspects, providing them with a temporary number plate.Ul
