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FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 29: Meeting With An Ally.
Adrian's hands reached out for the mug of coffee before him and he took a quick sip. A gentle sigh escaped his lips and he groaned before looking up to Felix whose face was squeezed into a petty frown. "Hey, you wanted to say something earlier. I'm listening,”Felix expression was tight as his frown deepened.“That's weird, don't you want to concentrate on your work anymore?"“I'm the boss. I can do whatever I want,” Adrian smirked, his aim to provoke the other man further.“The information was urgent and I came in here with a lot of vibes. You killed the excitement when you asked me to wait until you were done with work,” Felix growled, his lips pulled into a feigned pout. “Sorry, but the mood is gone. Can I leave now?”Adrian chuckled. “You're being petty,” He sighed. “Look, just accept the fact that you came in at the wrong time. I was attending to some international clients,”“That couldn't wait?” Felix said, sounding like a jealous lover. “Well, you'll have to bribe me to spill
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 30: Taking The Bull By The Horn.
At the words, Cyrus's face twisted into a mask of fury. “That bastard? I thought you had gotten him to know his damn place,”Ryan gulped down alcohol before releasing a low belch. “I swear, he's doing the most. We need to get him out of the way or at this rate, he'll end up dragging us down to hell,”Cyrus expression changed into that of rage. His blood roared in his ears and his fist curled into a tight ball. “Because of his family, my mum abandoned and left me to rot. Can't he read the fucking room and stay out of our way? After I kill him, then I kill my mother. Case closed,”“Are you still pissed with Elizabeth? It's been such a long time and you're obviously doing well without her,”“She fucking lied to me!” Cyrus glared. “She lied to my face about coming back for me. Do you know what I had to endure living in that bloody orphanage while waiting for her? She pursued her greed and never showed up, not even once! What now? I should just forgive her?”Ryan waved his hands. “Whatever
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 31: Trouble At The Car stand.
At the sight of the beautiful cars on display, Paige wrapped an excited hand across her mouth with a gasp. “Wow! Y…you want to get a car?”“For you, yes. Even when you cannot drive,” Adrian teased.“And who told you I can't drive?” She replied with a small smile, her eyes roaming the place. “That brat forced me to learn a lot of things including driving a car,” Then she jumped dramatically, wrapping an excited hand around his broad muscles. “Big brother with the funds! Thank you for planning this beautiful surprise for me! I feel so seen, I won't even lie,”Adrian scratched her hair lovingly. “I want to make your day special, my princess, so focus your thoughts on me and me alone,”“Yes, please. My thoughts belong to no one else but you today,” She chuckled, and they both laughed, walking to the sales counter where a plum brunette lady was writing something on a piece of paper.“Good morning. Please I'd like to buy a car. The black Bugatti over there,”“Oh, yes sir. Welcome. Which of
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 32: Delusional.
Adrian scoffed, placing a hand on the counter while staring at Sophie like she was some piece of bug that just shat on his face. “Look here, don't you think you're a little too old for this kind of immature behavior? Security? No, I think you should call the manager, let him explain why he employed an irresponsible staff,”Sophie's face reddened with mad rage. She opened her mouth, stuttered, then snapped it shut again before stomping a hand on the counter. “W…hat did you just call me?”“I didn't mince words. If you were responsible, you wouldn't be picking a fight with a customer who was minding their business,”“I don't blame you. Give me some time and I'll make sure Layla locks your pathetic ass in prison once again. You won't get to see daylight ever again,”“It'll take the whole of Layla's minions put together to pull out a strand of my hair, talk more of inventing another stunt to land me in prison,” He chuckled, flipping his hair back. “Oh, you didn't know? At the mention of my
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 33: Who Pierced The Tyres?
The manager accessed the situation for a moment before frowning at Sophie. “Don't you know that this is a business center and not a playground?! Why is there so much noise in my company?”Sophie bowed her head. “I'm sorry sir, but this man came in here with such rudeness that couldn't be tolerated. He insulted me and called me all sorts of names. I had to involve you,”The manager turned to Adrian, his eyebrows raised into a tight scrutinizing look. “Who are you to come in here to harass my staff?” He directed an angry look towards Sophie. “Call security to throw him out and make sure you don't allow riffraffs like this into my shop again!”“How very professional of you to throw blame,” Adrian replied, his tone twisted with dark sarcasm. “Don't you have any CCTV around here? You can check it out and see who is truly in the wrong,”The manager flinched at the sharpness in Adrian's tone, but Sophie quickly interrupted. “Can you hear the sauciness in his voice, sir? That's exactly what k
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 34: Truth Revealed.
A feeling of alarm shot through Paige's spine and she winced while looking around, trying to connect the dots on how the nail came to be. Her brother would not be so careless as to let something as dangerous as a nail lying carelessly on an open space, would he?And for fuck's sake, what was a pack of nails doing in his pocket when he wasn't a carpenter?!She raked a hand through her hair as a groan escaped her lips. This had to be a setup by Sophie to put them in trouble. Gosh, she hated this attention and how all eyes were glued on them, scrutinizing them like they were some lab rats.“He looks too proud for my liking. From the moment he got in here and started arguing with the sales lady, I knew he was no good,” A man who had been observing the drama spat. “People like him are empty barrels that makes the loudest noise,”“What a deranged psycho! Who keeps nails on the path on purpose just to ruin an exotic car?!” A woman shouted, pointing angrily at him. “Look, he isn't even remors
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 35: Punishment.
The man forced a nervous chuckle, surprised at the question. “W–what do you mean, sir,”“Are you kidding me? You want me to pay for a damaged car? What happened to the VIP that already priced the car? I bet he has no idea what he has gotten himself into,” Adrian said, sarcasm bleeding from his tone.The man scratched his head. “Erhm…the client, he just sent a message saying he was no longer interested in the car,”Adrian chuckled. This had to be the most ridiculous thing he had ever heard today. “And so because he's no longer interested in the car, you want to force the sales on me? How very smart of you. I'm impressed,”“Not only did you insult us, you connived with your sales lady to ridicule and embarrass us, judging us by your low standards. Now instead of a proper apology, you want us to purchase a damaged car? Do we now look rich in your eyes? I thought you said we couldn't afford a $8 Million Bugatti? What changed? You suddenly grew a brain?”The man bit his tongue at the sharp
FROM ASHES TO BILLIONS. Chapter 36: Fight.
“Nice doing business with you, Mr Adrian. Please do come around next time,” The bank manager smiled as he stood up to wrap Adrian's hand in a firm handshake.“You're welcome. Thank you for your assistance,” Adrian replied.“And you too, miss. I'm glad to have you,” The bank manager said to Paige who smiled sweetly, uttering a thank you in response.“That's exactly how to do business,” Paige muttered as they walked out of the Manager's office. “Did you notice how calm and professional he was? We need more business owners like that in this country,” She looked up at him. “What do you think about appreciating him?”Adrian's brows narrowed. “Appreciating him? What do you mean?”“Maybe we could send in an anonymous tip of hardwork to his account. It'll encourage him to do even more better with his job ethics,”Adrian thought for a while, before he nodded. “That sounds like a nice idea. I'll do that when I get to the office,”“Thank you!” She shrieked, and was about to say another word when
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Chapter 47: Ryan Gets Played.
What?!Ryan could hear his chest explode in dread as his stomach clenched. His frown grew even deeper as he looked at the police men in total disbelief. He scoffed. Were they fucking kidding him?! Embezzlement? Fraud? What the hell?!“Officers, are you out of it? You cannot just walk in here and accuse me of something this heavy. This is a private room and —”“It's best you compile with the arrest as we have enough evidence to prove that you're involved in the mentioned crimes,” The head officer cut him short as he ordered this men. “Cuff him!"“What the fuck do you mean cuff me?” Ryan tried to resist, but the officers grabbed his hands, tightening the cuffs around him. “I've never embezzled, neither have I committed any of the crimes you're talking about!”“Shut up and move it!” The officer yelled, pushing him roughly.Layla stood up with a wild gasp as her hands flew to cover her mouth. She blinked rapidly. Was she dreaming? Maybe this was an hallucination that she'll soon wake up f
Chapter 46: You're Under Arrest.
Three days later.The investment hall was bustling with various activities as the guests stood in various sections, chatting and discussing amongst themselves. Ryan smiled at the massive arrangement as a feeling of pride swelled up inside him.Today was the day he sealed the deal with the investors and announce himself before the whole world.Besides him, Layla stood, her hands curled around his waist. She smiled. “I'm so proud of you, babe,”Ryan looked down on her with a warm smile. “You look gorgeous, my angel. I'm glad you're here by my side,”Layla nodded. “These entire people gathered here just for you? Phew, I'm so excited!”Ryan ran a hand through her hair. “I'm going to become one of the top company owners in this country after today. My profit would spike by 100% and I'll gain recognition and fame once more,” He smiled at her. “I was thinking, where should our next trip be, my love? Jamaica? Europe? Say the word and we're going there on a vacation on the first flight,”Lay
Chapter 45: Who Sent You.
As he said the words, Adrian wished the men would just take the cue and run away. Fighting these local thugs was the last thing he wanted to do. Honestly, they should have better things to do with their lives than engaging in punches. His eyes shifted to his phone again and his forehead creased. These silly bastards! Now, he was forced to teach them a lesson for breaking such an expensive device.“What're you waiting for, you fool! Get him!” The leader shouted as the other man brought out a small knife, charging towards Adrian.As he plunged the knife forward, the edge of it almost sliced through Adrian, but he was quick to dodge it, twisting the man's hand painfully until he heard a loud crack. The man yelped painfully, his voice sounding like an injured chicken. Irritated, Adrian pushed him and he landed on his butt against the floor.“I'm not sure the next person who tries to touch me will live to tell the story,” Adrian growled, his voice dangerous.“You're just a piece of shit,”
Chapter 44: A Fight In The Office.
Layla's phone was groggy over the phone. “What the hell is it?”“I just signed the deal with Domenico now," He smiled. "Gosh, I'm fucking excited. Guess what? He agreed to put the company in my name, so you could as well say I'm the legal owner of the company,” “He did that?” Layla said, but her voice fell flat, failing to carry the excitement she was feeling. “That's great news, I'm happy for you,”Ryan sighed. “I know you're worried about what happened to your restaurant. Don't worry, babe, we'll figure out how to deal with the slush funds and the restaurant,”“The restaurant is gone. The internet is blowing up with negative reviews and there are videos of me slapping myself in my own fucking restaurant,” She gritted, curling a finger under the sheets. "I'm so fucking embarrassed I want to dig a hole and bury myself,"“How do you want to make Adrian pay then?” Ryan replied. “You want to take his company or you want him to slap himself too? I can make it happen,”“What can you possi
Chapter 43: Sealing The Deal.
Adrian staggered at the force of the blow. Pain shot through his body and he scoffed as thick liquid dripped from his lips. When his hands felt it, he saw blood —his blood. Lifting his eyes to stare at Ryan's red ones, he chuckled lightly. “What? Are you that pissed?”“Stop messing with me, Adrian. I'm fucking warning you,” Ryan spat, his eyes red.“You messed with me first, or have you forgotten? My life shattered the moment you sent me to prison. Shouldn't you be tormented too, so you know how it feels?”"Fuck you! Stop messing around with my family or I'll do more than break your fucking nose!"“You're negotiating with me? Nice. It's been a while I saw you this submissive yet furious. It looks good on you,” Adrian smiled.“You bastard!” Ryan hissed and punched Adrian again across the face. He was about to throw the second punch when Adrian retaliated by kicking him in the knees.“Gone are the times you laid fingers on me. Don't ever do that again or you'll regret it,”“What're you
Chapter 42: A Burst Of Anger.
“Wh…what did you just say?” The brunette gasped.“You mocked me for not being able to afford a car. I want you to prove how rich you are,”“B...but I don't have any money,” She winced.“Then you should have thought of that before looking down on me. Whose fault is it that you're trapped in this mess?”“I'm sorry—” She spluttered as heavy tears clogged up in her chest. Now it was her turn to beg and revel at his feet. If only she knew not to have treated him the way she did.“How about you? Have you made your decision?” Adrian drawled lazily as he turned to Layla. When she didn't respond, he motioned to the officers. “Seems she's not interested in my deal. Arrest her,”“No…! No! I'll do it,” Layla shouted, running in front of Adrian. “I'll slap myself, I'll do anything, just don't make my restaurant close down,”Layla swallowed heavily as a sense of fear paralysed her. She was sweating everywhere now. The sweat trickled from her face, soaking her blouse as her lungs clammed against eac
Chapter 41: Punishment.
Gasp!Layla's blood crashed in her ears until all she could hear was the loud roar of her pulse. Her skin crawled in dread and she took a fearful step back as chills ran through her spine. No…no…no…this couldn't be happening. Cold sweat broke down on her face trickling to her blouse and she swallowed nervously, struggling to maintain a calm expression.As the officers advanced towards her, she jerked backward. “No, don't touch me! I called you here to arrest a person and you want to arrest me instead?! Is that how you behave?”“Can we have a look at the surveillance cameras? Let's know if Mr Adrian here is guilty of trespassing or if this is just a ploy by you to dent his reputation,” The head officer said, cutting her short. Layla swallowed, hating how trapped she felt. She couldn't breathe. The air suddenly felt suffocating. “Y…you…well you cannot just barge—”“Have you suddenly forgotten the work of the police? They fish out bad eggs, Layla,” Adrian smiled wryly, enjoying the loo
Chapter 40: Oh, How The Table Turns.
Adrian scoffed, about to speak when Layla leaned closer to place a finger on his lips, shushing him. Her lips thinned into a mocking smile as she stared at him like a burger she was so desperate to consume.“I can forgive you on one condition. Go on your knees, call me mummy three times. Then after that, proceed to wash the dishes here for a month, part time,” She chuckled. “Washing the dishes shouldn't be a big deal for you considering how you used that and even more when we were married,”Disgust curling over him, Adrian pushed her off him. “You've gone insane. Don't be stupid Layla. I'll put you in your place,”“Go ahead,” She curled a hand across her chest. “You think I'm afraid of you? Nah, I've grown past that. I won't stop, Adrian. I won't ever stop until I see you at your worst,”“I know you're desperate, but you can never beat me,”“Go ahead and apologize, one?” Layla said, raising a pinky finger in the air. Seeing that Adrian didn't budge, she scoffed and continued. “Apologi
Chapter 39: Plans Of Payback.
For no particular reason at all, the woman's words riled up something in Adrian— something he thought he'd forgotten and buried forever—the betrayal, traumas and hurt from his past, and the reason why he was thrown into prison unjustly.As he remembered, his eyes narrowed dangerously at the woman and all he wanted to do was choke the stupidity out of her. Honestly, this attitude of hers was so irritating and the more he stared at her, the more his skin crawled I'm disgust.“Apologize to the woman at once! Or do you want to beat her up?!” A man yelled, gulping down his bottle of white wine.“Look at the way he's glaring at her. What an insolent bastard!”“He lacks home training. I blame it on his parents. They should be ashamed of raising a son like this!”Adrian's face turned purple, and not able to hold his anger, he grabbed the woman by the wrist and pressed tightly. She winced in pain and tried to pull away, but Adrian held on tighter.“Wh…what the hell are you doing?!” She whisper
