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Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Fifty-seven
Ethan knew Damian wouldn’t admit to anything. He was sure Damian was already crafting a way to deny it.What Damian didn’t know was that John, as an activist, had anticipated the outcome of the meeting when he realized that the regulatory inspectors had deliberately overlooked the chemical compound during their factory visit.That’s what triggered his research.And when he confronted Damian, he came prepared—hiding a recorder on his body to capture every word.Among the files Lara had submitted to Ethan was a list of employee records across the company and its subsidiaries.Ethan found it suspicious that John had been terminated just three months into his employment for a trivial reason.John was forced to disappear with his family from Damian after he handed the evidence over to the police and found out that Damian had the cops on his payroll.But Ethan had tracked John down yesterday. He found John in a hidden location, living in secrecy with his family—his instincts guided him stra
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Fifty-eight
The moment the words left Mr. Gareth's lips, the boardroom fell into stunned silence.Damian's face drained of color, his breath hitched, and his jaw slackened. His fingers twitched slightly as if trying to grasp onto something—anything—that would make this nightmare unreal.“Government agencies… stormed the factory?” His voice came out hoarse, barely a whisper, yet the weight of those words crushed his entire being.His body stiffened as if caged by an invisible force.“Sir, you need to get here fast because they’ve found the Perchloroacetate since they showed up unexpectedly.” Mr. Gareth’s voice was rushed.But Damian barely registered his words. His mind was elsewhere, fixated on how Ethan had pulled it off.He knew it was Ethan’s doing—the smug look on his face said it all.Fury burned in Damian’s eyes as Ethan stared him down.Meeting Damian's gaze, Ethan leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable as a flicker of amusement played in his eyes.He sipped his water as if th
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Fifty-nine
With the directors and executives gone after Damian reluctantly took Ethan’s advice to leave, only three people were left in the boardroom—Ethan, Magnus, and Lara.The air still carried the weight of the chaos that had unfolded.Ethan leaned back in his chair.Lara, still shocked as to how everything had happened, just like Magnus, turned to Ethan."But how did you know about it?" Her voicewas laced with confusion."The flaws in the deal, the hazardous chemical compound used in the drug’s production, and not to mention the recording."She gave a slight shrug. "I mean, no one caught it. Not even the legal team after reviewing it for weeks. But you—"Magnus scoffed. “Obviously, it’s the superior intellect that comes with being the ring bearer and King of the World."“Because if someone like me—who has spent weeks dissecting that damn proposal—missed those flaws, yet he spotted them in just a few days…"He gave a slight shrug. "Well, that’s the only explanation that makes sense."Ethan
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter One
Moans. Not just any moans—Vanessa’s. The woman he had loved, the woman he had sacrificed so much for. Ethan Cross stood frozen outside the door as his grip on the doorknob tightened. The message she had sent earlier replayed in his mind: I want you tonight. Was this what she meant? Was this some sick joke? His pulse pounded in his ears. His stomach churned. Before he could think twice, he kicked the door open. CRASH! The door slammed against the wall, revealing the twisted reality inside. Vanessa lay sprawled beneath Damian Hayes, the notorious rich playboy known for treating women like disposable toys. Their sweaty bodies intertwined in the dim light, the sheets barely covering their shame. Vanessa gasped, grabbing the sheets in mock modesty, but Damian? The bastard grinned. “Oh, well, shit. Looks like the Piggy finally found his way home.” Ethan’s world tilted. His heartbeat thundered in his chest. This can’t be happening. His voice cracked. “Vanessa…?” S
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Two
Ethan groaned as he stirred, the scent of blood still thick in the air. His body no longer ached. Instead, a strange energy pulsed through him, as if a dam had burst open inside his veins. His fingers curled. The ring on his hand glowed faintly. “What the hell…” A flood of knowledge crashed into his mind—techniques, movements, abilities far beyond his understanding. His breath hitched. It was as if an ancient force had awakened within him. Before he could process it, a snarl echoed through the dimly lit cage. The dogs. Their once-aggressive stance wavered. One by one, they whimpered and backed away, their heads lowering. They’re… bowing? To me?Ethan’s heart pounded. He took a cautious step forward. The strongest of the pack—a monstrous black hound with piercing red eyes—let out a low growl, but it wasn’t threatening. It was submissive. A grin tugged at Ethan’s lips. Whatever had changed within him… it was real. A sharp gust of wind swept through the cage, car
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Three
Ethan Cross sat in the grand study, his fingers tracing the smooth edge of the black card his father had given him. The weight of Magnus Aurelius’s words still pressed heavily on his mind. “The world is yours to take, Ethan.” "Ethan," Magnus said, leaning forward in his leather chair, "I need you to prepare for the Aurelius Group anniversary tomorrow." Ethan raised an eyebrow. "Me, Father?" Magnus's eyes gleamed with purpose. "Yes, to step up as my heir and take over as CEO —the official announcement will happen at the event." Though he was nervous, he confidently nodded his head. Magnus had no doubt that Ethan would accept. After everything he had endured at the hands of others, Magnus knew he would want to prove them wrong. Ethan let out a slow breath, pushing down the storm inside him. This wasn’t just about stepping into a powerful position. This was about proving something—to himself, to those who had abandoned him, and to the people who thought he was nothing mor
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Four
Yvonne giggled, tilting her head. “He's just like a housefly buzzing around a feast, thinking it belongs to the table.” Ethan chuckled, eyes gleaming with amusement. “Funny. But remind me—when has a housefly ever walked away from the table uncrushed?” Blanche turned to the clerk with a huff. “You see how disrespectful he is? And you’re still considering letting him take the herb?” The clerk, desperate to please her, nodded quickly. “Yes, Madam. This establishment values its esteemed clientele above all." The clerk shifted his gaze to Ethan. "Sir, please be reasonable. You wouldn’t want to cause trouble, would you?” Ethan inhaled deeply,clenching his jaw. So that’s how it is? Just because these two draped themselves in gold and reeked of self-importance, they expected the world to bend to their will. He leveled the clerk with a cold stare. “First come, first served. That’s how business works. Or do you just make up the rules as you go?” Blanche rolled her eyes. . “O
Cheated & Despised, now the Billionaire Heir Chapter Five
The room was thick with silence. Lara’s cold gaze locked onto Manager Hensley, her fingers twitching at her sides. Then— SMACK! The crisp sound of her palm meeting his cheek echoed through the store. Hensley staggered, clutching his face, eyes wide with pure disbelief. Blanche and Yvonne gasped audibly. The clerk nearly dropped to his knees. Ethan? He just smirked. Hensley, still dazed, scrambled to recover. His mind worked at lightning speed, and suddenly, a brilliant conclusion formed in his head—this man, this pathetic errand boy, must be Lara’s personal servant! He immediately bowed. “Madam Lara! I—I had no idea your assistant was here to collect something on your behalf! Please forgive my ignorance!” Lara’s lips twitched in irritation. “My assistant?" Hensley nodded rapidly, sweat forming at his temples. "Yes, of course! A noblewoman like you wouldn’t waste time buying things yourself! This lowly servant should’ve spoken up sooner!” Ethan’s smirk deepe
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Chapter Fifty-nine
With the directors and executives gone after Damian reluctantly took Ethan’s advice to leave, only three people were left in the boardroom—Ethan, Magnus, and Lara.The air still carried the weight of the chaos that had unfolded.Ethan leaned back in his chair.Lara, still shocked as to how everything had happened, just like Magnus, turned to Ethan."But how did you know about it?" Her voicewas laced with confusion."The flaws in the deal, the hazardous chemical compound used in the drug’s production, and not to mention the recording."She gave a slight shrug. "I mean, no one caught it. Not even the legal team after reviewing it for weeks. But you—"Magnus scoffed. “Obviously, it’s the superior intellect that comes with being the ring bearer and King of the World."“Because if someone like me—who has spent weeks dissecting that damn proposal—missed those flaws, yet he spotted them in just a few days…"He gave a slight shrug. "Well, that’s the only explanation that makes sense."Ethan
Chapter Fifty-eight
The moment the words left Mr. Gareth's lips, the boardroom fell into stunned silence.Damian's face drained of color, his breath hitched, and his jaw slackened. His fingers twitched slightly as if trying to grasp onto something—anything—that would make this nightmare unreal.“Government agencies… stormed the factory?” His voice came out hoarse, barely a whisper, yet the weight of those words crushed his entire being.His body stiffened as if caged by an invisible force.“Sir, you need to get here fast because they’ve found the Perchloroacetate since they showed up unexpectedly.” Mr. Gareth’s voice was rushed.But Damian barely registered his words. His mind was elsewhere, fixated on how Ethan had pulled it off.He knew it was Ethan’s doing—the smug look on his face said it all.Fury burned in Damian’s eyes as Ethan stared him down.Meeting Damian's gaze, Ethan leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable as a flicker of amusement played in his eyes.He sipped his water as if th
Chapter Fifty-seven
Ethan knew Damian wouldn’t admit to anything. He was sure Damian was already crafting a way to deny it.What Damian didn’t know was that John, as an activist, had anticipated the outcome of the meeting when he realized that the regulatory inspectors had deliberately overlooked the chemical compound during their factory visit.That’s what triggered his research.And when he confronted Damian, he came prepared—hiding a recorder on his body to capture every word.Among the files Lara had submitted to Ethan was a list of employee records across the company and its subsidiaries.Ethan found it suspicious that John had been terminated just three months into his employment for a trivial reason.John was forced to disappear with his family from Damian after he handed the evidence over to the police and found out that Damian had the cops on his payroll.But Ethan had tracked John down yesterday. He found John in a hidden location, living in secrecy with his family—his instincts guided him stra
Chapter Fifty-six
The tablet’s speakers crackled slightly before an audio played.“Mr. Copper,” a worker’s voice rang out."The chemical compound used in the production of Lurexorin—it’s dangerous. I’ve done my research, and it’s linked to pancreatic cancer.”“I believe the team responsible might not have known about the danger, which is why I told Mr. Gareth. If we continue this production, sir, we could be held responsible for endangering thousands of lives.”Damian exhaled."A multi-billion-dollar anti-inflammatory drug. And now, a potential PR disaster linked to pancreatic cancer... interesting," he chuckled.He tapped the side of his glass. “John, you said you did your research. What’s the compound?”John swallowed hard. “Perchloroacetate, sir.”A sharp silence followed.Are you sure?" Damian asked.“I triple-checked, sir. Studies from independent labs show a direct correlation between prolonged exposure and aggressive tumor growth.”Damian sighed. “And how many people know about this?”John hesit
Chapter Fifty-five
Ethan's voice dropped slightly. "You’ve requested a substantial upfront investment from Aurelius Group—more than necessary for operational expansion.”He leaned back slightly. “But that’s not the real issue. The real issue is where that money is going because it's not indicated in the proposal and if I'm not mistaken, you didn't mention it in your presentation."The room went deathly still.He looked directly at Magnus now. “Where do you think it would be going to, Mr. Aurelius?"He tilted his head slightly. "A shell company?"The words rang out, sinking into every person in the room. Even the most indifferent directors were now leaning forward, their intrigue replaced with concern.Magnus’s expression darkened slightly as anger surged within him, realizing that Damian and his father were trying to outsmart him.Damian took a slow breath, forcing a tight smile. “That… that’s probably just an oversight.”“A mistake? You actually call that a mistake?!” Magnus scoffed, his voice heavy wi
Chapter Fifty-four
Damian blinked, clearly confused. “Focus on what?”Ethan laughed softly and shot a glance at Magnus. “Has he not been told?”“I’m here to make sure your presentation is on point,” Ethan replied.Mr. Richard, looking lost, turned to Magnus.“I… honestly don’t get it.” He shrugged slightly. “Is he a legal consultant or what? Our legal teams have already checked everything and given the green light, so…”“It’s just a bit confusing, and I think others feel the same way,” he said, glancing around the room.People nodded in agreement.Magnus didn’t even look at him as he said, “You all know I don’t sign anything unless I’m sure. Think of this as one last check.”Mr. Richard swallowed hard and nodded.Damian shot him a disbelieving look. As his father’s right-hand man, he expected Mr. Richard to fight tooth and nail to get the deal signed, not giving up like this.Then, Magnus shifted his gaze to Ethan, leaning back on his chair. "Go on. Let's get this over with real quick."Ethan shifted,
Chapter Fifty-three
Every director and executive widened their eyes in shock and confusion the moment Ethan walked in with Lara."Wait... isn’t that—?" One of the senior board members of Aurelius Imprint Conglomerate stopped mid-sentence, his expression shifting from curiosity to unease.Damian stiffened.However, no one dared to acknowledge the storm that had just walked in, with Magnus' warning from the other day still fresh in their minds.Despite their efforts to stay composed, most of them couldn’t help but lean in and whisper to each other, wondering why Ethan was there."This has to be a mistake," another whispered, glancing nervously at Magnus.However, with a confident stride, Ethan walked straight to the empty chair Magnus had reserved for him near Lara—which he had been instructing people not to sit in since the meeting began.Then, he acknowledged Magnus with a slight nod before letting his gaze sweep the room.When Damian’s eyes met Ethan’s, his face twisted with a mix of disbelief and disgu
Chapter Fifty-two
At the head of the table in the Aurelius Group boardroom sat Magnus. To his right was Lara, while to his left sat the Vice President of Aurelius Group, Mr. Lorenzo.On the right flank, the directors of Aurelius Imprint Conglomerate sat in crisp suits, while on the left, Aurelius Company’s top executives sat.At the far end, opposite Magnus, a group of individuals sat in composed silence—Damian and his team, awaiting their moment to shape the future of their company.Magnus let out a slow breath, his gaze sweeping over everyone as he tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest.After a brief pause, he gave Damian a small nod. "You may begin.”Damian, exuding the same confidence as the tailored suit he wore, rose to his feet with effortless ease.He straightened his tie and cast a glance around the room.His voice then cut through the air. "Ladies and gentlemen, it is both an honor and a privilege to stand before you today as we unveil a partnership proposal that is not just lucrative but
Chapter Fifty-one
The moment Vanessa cracked the door open just enough to see Damian's face, he flashed a grin, holding out a flower. "Hey, babe."Relief washed over her instantly—he wasn’t here for what she had feared.Still, she forced a frown, narrowing her eyes as she asked coldly, "What do you want?”Despite the anger still simmering inside her, his presence somehow made it less sharp—but she refused to let it show, not after what happened last time.He sighed, his shoulders sagging. "I expected this reaction from you, Vanessa. And honestly, I deserve it.""But can you at least let me in first? Let me explain," he said gently.She hesitated for a long moment, locking eyes with him, before stepping aside."Make it quick,” she muttered, crossing her arms as he entered.He stood in the middle of the room, meeting her feigned burning gaze.“I owe you an apology, Vanessa," he began, his voice low."For how I treated you the last time… I was out of line.”She scoffed. “Out of line? That’s putting it lig
