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FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 102
The walls shook violently, and a deafening crash echoed through the passage.Dust filled the air as the corridor behind them caved in, cutting off their escape route.Louis staggered, grabbing Juliet’s arm as they narrowly avoided falling debris.“Pearl! Terminator!” Louis shouted, his voice muffled by the chaos.No response came, only the sound of crumbling stone and the distant rumble of destruction.“They’re gone!” Juliet shouted back, pulling him forward. “We have to move!”The air was thick with dust, making it hard to see, but Juliet pointed toward a faint glimmer of light further ahead. “This way!”The two of them stumbled through the dark, their path narrowing as the corridor descended into what appeared to be the manor’s underground catacombs. The temperature dropped, and the air grew damp as they navigated the maze of stone walls and hidden chambers.“Where are we?” Louis muttered, brushing cobwebs from his face.“Old estates like this often had tunnels and catacombs for sto
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 103
The shrill alarm of the countdown reverberated through the catacombs, a suffocating reminder of their limited time.Louis’s pulse pounded in his ears as he led Juliet deeper into the labyrinthine passages.The air was damp and heavy, the dim lantern light casting ominous shadows on the stone walls.“Keep moving,” Louis urged, gripping Juliet’s hand tightly.“I’m trying!” she snapped, her breath coming in ragged gasps.“But if you hadn’t noticed, this place is a death trap!”As if on cue, the ground beneath them gave way with a loud crack.They both leapt forward just in time, landing sprawled on the other side of a hidden pit filled with spikes.“Death trap seems like an understatement,” Louis muttered, pulling Juliet to her feet.She glared at him.“Let’s just hope we don’t find any more surprises.”The catacombs seemed endless, their narrow paths winding in maddening directions.The countdown’s mechanical voice echoed through the tunnels:“Six minutes until detonation.”“We’re runni
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 104
Meanwhile, in another part of the manor, Pearl and Terminator X found themselves cornered in a storage room, the walls vibrating with the force of nearby explosions.Pearl yanked open a cabinet, rummaging through its contents.“There has to be something in here we can use to disable the explosives.”“Work faster,” Terminator X growled, his weapon trained on the door.“The Arbiter’s men are closing in.”“Do you think I don’t know that?” she shot back, tossing aside useless equipment.Finally, she found a small device—a handheld terminal with a flickering screen.“This might be it,” she said, holding it up.Terminator X spared a quick glance.“What does it do?”Pearl inspected it, her fingers flying over the controls.“It’s connected to the explosives system. If I can bypass the encryption, I might be able to deactivate the countdown.”“Might?”She glared at him.“Would you prefer I didn’t try?”Before he could respond, the door burst open, and three of The Arbiter’s men stormed in.Ter
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Then we move,” he barked. “Which direction?”The screen flashed with a schematic of the manor, highlighting the area where the remaining explosive was planted. Pearl pointed to the west corridor.“That way.”Without hesitation, Terminator X grabbed her arm and pulled her up.“Let’s go.”They sprinted through the dimly lit hallway, their footsteps echoing against the stone walls.The timer in Pearl’s hand continued to count down, each second a hammerblow to her nerves.“Fifty seconds,” she gasped.“Move faster,” Terminator X ordered, his voice cold and steady.Pearl glanced at him.“Easy for you to say! You’re not lugging this terminal around.”Ahead, two of The Arbiter’s men appeared, their weapons raised.“Down!” Terminator X yelled, shoving Pearl to the ground as he fired two clean shots.Both guards crumpled instantly.Pearl scrambled to her feet, clutching the terminal.“Forty seconds!”They rounded a corner, skidding to a halt in front of a locked steel door.Terminator X examine
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 106
The air in the catacombs was heavy, the sound of their hurried footsteps echoing through the narrow tunnel.Louis led the way, his breaths shallow as he clutched the journal tightly against his chest.Beside him, Juliet moved with urgency, her face pale but determined.Pearl followed, her expression a mix of relief and tension as they navigated through the labyrinth.At the end of the tunnel, Terminator X was waiting, his broad frame silhouetted against the faint light of a hidden exit. His weapon was ready, his eyes scanning for threats.“You’re late,” Terminator X muttered as they approached, his tone as gruff as ever.“Blame the traps,” Juliet shot back, though there was no malice in her voice.Before Louis could respond, a faint tick, tick, tick reached his ears. He froze, his heart skipping a beat.“Do you hear that?” he asked, his voice low.Terminator X’s eyes narrowed as he tilted his head, listening intently. “It’s a timer.”Louis’s blood ran cold. “There’s another explosive
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 107
The group split, Pearl pulling Louis down a narrow passage while Juliet and Terminator X headed deeper into the catacombs.The walls groaned and cracked around them, debris raining from the ceiling as the manor began to collapse.“Are you sure about this?” Juliet asked, glancing at Terminator X as they ran.“Not in the slightest,” he replied, his lips curving into a faint smirk.“But someone’s got to play the hero.”Juliet snorted, despite herself.“Let’s just make sure it’s worth it.”Meanwhile, Louis and Pearl raced through the crumbling tunnels, the journal clutched tightly to Louis’s chest.“What if they don’t make it?” Pearl asked, her voice breaking.“They will,” Louis said, though his expression betrayed his doubt.“They have to.”Ahead, daylight filtered through a crack in the tunnel wall.Pearl tugged on Louis’s sleeve.“There’s our exit.”Louis hesitated, glancing back toward the path they had come.“Louis, we don’t have time!” Pearl shouted, grabbing his arm.Reluctantly, h
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 108
Outside, Louis paced the clearing, his nerves frayed as the manor continued to collapse in on itself.“We can’t just leave them!” Pearl shouted, her frustration boiling over.“I know,” Louis snapped, though his own frustration was directed inward.He clenched his fists, the weight of leadership pressing down on him.Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows, coughing and limping.“Juliet!” Pearl cried, rushing to meet her.Juliet stumbled into Pearl’s arms, her face streaked with soot and tears.“Where’s Terminator X?” Louis demanded, his voice sharp.Juliet shook her head, unable to meet his eyes.“He… he didn’t make it. He’s still inside.”Louis’s stomach dropped. He turned back toward the manor, his instincts screaming at him to go back.“Louis, no!” Juliet grabbed his arm, her grip like iron.“He made his choice. If you go back, you’ll die too.”Louis hesitated, his jaw tightening as he struggled against the urge to run into the flames.“He bought us time,” Juliet continued, her
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They reached a small clearing as dawn broke, the light filtering through the trees and casting an ethereal glow on the dew-covered ground.Louis finally stopped, setting the journal down on a flat rock.“We’ll rest here,” he said gruffly, avoiding Pearl’s gaze.Pearl sat down heavily on the grass, her shoulders slumping. Juliet crouched next to her, placing a comforting hand on her back.“He’s not thinking clearly,” Pearl whispered, her voice trembling.“He’s grieving,” Juliet said softly.“We all are. But he’s not wrong, Pearl. The Arbiter won’t stop unless we stop him.”“But at what cost?” Pearl asked, looking up at Juliet with tear-filled eyes.Juliet didn’t have an answer.Louis sat a few feet away, the journal open in his lap.His eyes scanned the pages, his mind racing with possibilities.The evidence inside was damning—names, dates, transactions—all tying The Arbiter to countless crimes.It was enough to take down not just him, but the entire Eternals network.But the system wa
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The room fell silent as Louis processed the revelation.His hands clenched into fists.“He’s making this personal.”Juliet leaned forward, her expression firm.“We can’t let him bait us. If we act rashly, we’re playing into his hands.”“I won’t let him use you to get to me,” Louis said, his voice low but intense.“Whatever his plan is, we’ll stop it.”Pearl entered the room, sensing the tension.“What’s going on?”Juliet handed her the document.“The Broker’s targeting me.”Pearl’s face darkened as she read the file.“If he thinks we’ll just stand by and let this happen, he’s in for a rude awakening.”The envelope arrived on Juliet’s desk early in the morning, sealed with a wax stamp featuring an intricate insignia. She unfolded the note inside, her heart sinking as she read:“Your presence is requested at an exclusive gathering of Apple City’s most influential figures. Stakes are high, secrets even higher. The Broker awaits.”She handed it to Louis, who scanned it with a grim expres
CHAPTER 185
The sound of hammering echoed through the AAA Group’s headquarters as workers repaired the damage from Vivian’s sabotage.The city, still reeling from the chaos, was beginning to rebuild. Louis stood by a large window, watching cranes move across the skyline.The city was recovering, but the scars of the battle remained.“Things are stabilizing,” Pearl said, entering the room with a tablet in hand.“Investors are returning, and the media’s finally painting you as the hero you are.”Louis sighed, his expression thoughtful.“It doesn’t feel like a victory, Pearl. Not with whispers of a new player already in motion.”Pearl raised an eyebrow.“The Broker?”He nodded.“Whoever they are, they’re making moves. Rumors of deals, alliances, threats—it’s too coordinated to ignore.”In a dimly lit café, Juliet sat across from a nervous informant, her voice low but firm.“You said The Broker has ties to The Eternals. I need names, connections—anything that gives me a lead.”The informant shifted u
CHAPTER 184
The sun rose over the smoldering ruins of Vivian’s underground lab, its golden rays piercing through the lingering smoke.Louis pushed aside a broken piece of debris, his movements slow and labored.Cuts and bruises adorned his face, his suit tattered from the battle. But he was alive.“Louis!” Juliet’s voice cut through the silence, a mixture of relief and urgency.He turned to see Juliet and Pearl rushing toward him, their expressions a blend of worry and hope.“I’m okay,” Louis said, his voice hoarse but steady.“It’s over.”Pearl reached him first, helping him stand.“You look like hell,” she said, her tone light but her eyes filled with concern.“I’ve felt worse,” Louis replied with a faint smile.“Vivian?”They turned to see Terminator X dragging a dazed Vivian from the wreckage.Her once-commanding presence was gone, replaced by a hollow, defeated look.The faint glow that had once surrounded her body was extinguished, and her movements were weak.“She’s powerless now,” Termina
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The force field hummed with a menacing energy as Louis and Vivian circled each other in the central chamber of the lab.The relic pulsed between them, its light flickering erratically as if sensing the tension.“You should have joined me, Louis,” Vivian said, her voice low but edged with venom.“We could have been unstoppable.”Louis shook his head, his stance steady.“Unstoppable? You’re destroying everything you touch, Vivian. That’s not strength—it’s recklessness.”Vivian’s eyes flared with energy, her body glowing brighter.“And you’re a fool for clinging to outdated ideals. Let’s see how far those ideals get you.”With a sharp motion, she unleashed a blast of energy, the force crackling through the air.Louis dove behind a piece of equipment, the heat of the attack scorching the ground where he had stood.“You can’t hide forever!” Vivian shouted, launching another wave of power that shattered a row of consoles.Louis emerged from cover, his voice calm despite the chaos.“I’m not
CHAPTER 182
Louis sat in the dimly lit conference room, his arms crossed as he stared at Hector across the table.The once-confident tycoon looked haggard, his tailored suit wrinkled and his demeanor shaken.“I want immunity,” Hector said, his voice trembling slightly.“In writing. No legal consequences, no retaliation.”Louis’s eyes narrowed.“And in exchange, you’ll give me Vivian’s location?”Hector nodded, his hands clasped tightly on the table.“I know where she’s hiding. I know everything she’s planning.”Juliet, standing behind Louis, crossed her arms.“And why should we trust you? You’ve been in bed with Vivian this whole time.”Hector flinched at her words but kept his focus on Louis.“Because I want out. Vivian’s lost control. She’s not just going after you—she’s going to bring down the entire city.”Louis leaned forward, his voice low and measured.“Why now, Hector? What’s changed?”Hector hesitated before replying.“She doesn’t care who she hurts anymore. I thought I could manage her,
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The first blackout hit during rush hour. Apple City’s skyline, usually shimmering with lights, went dark, plunging entire districts into chaos.Traffic snarled as signals failed, and emergency sirens wailed through the streets.In the distance, a faint, eerie glow emanated from an underground source.Louis stood in the AAA Group’s operations center, surrounded by his core team.The tension was palpable.“Report,” Louis ordered, his voice sharp.Juliet, seated at a console, scanned the live updates.“Blackouts in three sectors. Power grid’s overloaded. We’re looking at structural damage in at least two skyscrapers.”“It’s the relic,” Terminator X said grimly.“Vivian’s pushing it too hard. The energy output is destabilizing everything.”Louis clenched his fists.“She’s tearing the city apart just to get to us.”Pearl entered, her phone in hand.“I’ve got contacts in the elite circles who are willing to help, but they need proof that Vivian’s behind this. Right now, she’s spinning it as
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From a safe distance, Juliet and Pearl watched the duel unfold, their emotions a mix of awe and concern.“He’s holding his own,” Juliet said, her voice tense.“But she’s overwhelming him.”Pearl shook her head.“He’s not trying to overpower her. He’s making her expend her energy. It’s a classic tactic.”Juliet glanced at her, surprised.“You really trust him, don’t you?”“I do,” Pearl admitted.“But it’s not just trust—it’s understanding. He’s carrying more than anyone should have to.”Juliet’s expression softened.“You’re right. And maybe I’ve been too focused on my own frustrations to see that.”Pearl smiled faintly.“We both want the same thing—for him to make it through this. We just have different ways of showing it.”Vivian’s relentless attacks began to take their toll.Her movements became less precise, her energy surges less controlled. Louis noticed the change and seized the moment.“You’re slipping, Vivian,” he said, stepping out from his cover.“That power you’re so proud o
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Louis turned to see her stepping out of the shadows, her figure illuminated by the faint glow of the relic’s energy coursing through her veins. Her movements were fluid, almost inhuman.“Vivian,” he said evenly.“We don’t have to do this. Whatever the relic did to you—”“It gave me clarity,” she interrupted, her voice rising.“For the first time, I see the world for what it is. Weak, chaotic, broken. And I’m going to fix it.”Louis stepped forward cautiously.“By tearing it apart?”“No,” she said, her eyes narrowing.“By rebuilding it in my image. I am the future of this city, Louis. You’re just a relic of its past.”With a flick of her wrist, Vivian sent a burst of energy hurtling toward Louis.He dove to the side, the blast narrowly missing him and leaving a scorched mark on the floor.“You see?” she said, her voice filled with dark glee.“This is what true power looks like. And you? You’re powerless against it.”Louis stood, his voice calm despite the tension.“Power doesn’t make y
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Vivian stood in the remnants of her ruined lab, her body trembling with pain and energy.Her once-perfect features were marred by faint glowing veins that pulsed with the same eerie light as the relic. Despite her injuries, she felt stronger than ever.She clenched her fists, watching as faint sparks of energy danced across her fingertips.“They think they can stop me,” she murmured, her voice low but filled with determination.“They have no idea what I’ve become.”Hector entered cautiously, his gaze darting to the relic still glowing faintly on the table.“Vivian, you need medical attention. You’re—”“Evolving,” she interrupted, turning to face him. Her eyes gleamed with an unnatural light.“The relic didn’t curse me—it awakened me. This is power, Hector. True power.”Hector’s unease deepened. “And what’s your plan? Destroy everything in your path?”“If that’s what it takes,” she said coldly.“Louis Kindsor is my first target. He’s been a thorn in my side for too long.”At the AAA Gr
