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FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 138
The sun was low in the sky, casting golden rays through the towering trees of the Forgotten Forest.The air was thick with the scent of moss and damp earth, and an eerie silence hung over the group as they pressed deeper into the labyrinth of twisting paths and dense foliage.Louis walked with a noticeable limp, leaning heavily on Juliet's arm.His body still hadn’t recovered from the Heart’s toll, but the artifact's presence within him was stronger than ever.Each step seemed to pulse with energy, and with it came fragments of visions—memories that weren’t his."Are you sure about this?" Juliet asked, her voice barely above a whisper.She kept her eyes on the trail ahead, her other hand gripping a dagger tightly."This forest... it feels wrong.""I’m sure," Louis replied, though his voice lacked conviction.His eyes flicked to Terminator X, who was scanning their surroundings with a handheld tracker, its screen displaying the journal's decoded coordinates."We’re close. The Mirror is
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Another figure spoke, their voice cold."Those who attempt to bypass the Judgment will find only death."Juliet stepped in front of Terminator X, her voice calm but firm."Let’s hear them out. If this is the only way to reach the Mirror, we’ll face it."The masked leader pointed a gnarled staff at Louis."The Heart chooses its bearer, but its power corrupts. If you are unworthy, it will consume you, as it has consumed others before you."Louis felt a surge of anger rise within him, but he forced it down."Then let me face your Judgment," he said, his voice unwavering."If the Mirror is the key to controlling the Heart, I’ll do whatever it takes."The figures exchanged glances, their masks revealing nothing of their thoughts.Finally, the leader nodded. "Very well. The Judgment begins."The air within the circle shimmered, and the ground beneath their feet seemed to tremble.Louis felt the pull of the Heart intensify, drawing him toward the center of the stones.He looked back at Julie
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 140
Juliet stood in a dimly lit room, the walls adorned with gilded mirrors that reflected her younger self.She was dressed in an elegant gown, her hair styled to perfection.In the largest mirror, her parents stood behind her, their faces solemn."This is all your fault," her father’s voice boomed, the accusation cutting through her like a blade.Juliet spun around, her chest tightening."No, I—I didn’t mean for it to happen!"The reflection twisted, her parents’ faces contorting into masks of disdain."You wanted independence," her mother hissed."You wanted to prove yourself. And look where it got us."The mirrors shattered, shards flying around her like a storm.Each piece reflected a memory of her parents’ downfall—their estate seized, their status lost, and their once-proud family left in ruins.Juliet fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face."I only wanted to help...""You destroyed us," the voices echoed.The shadows began to close in, and Juliet’s sobs grew louder.Term
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The darkness pressed in on Louis, suffocating and cold.The shadows taunted him, whispering his failures, his fears, and the inevitability of his fall.But this time, Louis didn’t flinch. The vision of destruction, the twisted reflection of himself—it was all a test."I’m not alone," he reminded himself, the memory of Juliet’s voice and Terminator X’s unyielding loyalty grounding him.With a guttural cry, Louis surged forward, the Heart pulsing brighter in his chest.The shadowy figure, his darker self, stumbled back, momentarily blinded."You think their faith will save you?" the doppelgänger sneered."It already has," Louis replied, slamming his fists into the ground.A wave of light burst from him, shattering the oppressive shadows.Juliet’s vision of her shattered family began to dissolve as she clung to the sound of Louis’s voice.She stood tall, staring into the broken shards around her."This guilt isn’t mine to carry," she declared."I did what I thought was right. I won’t let
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Louis stumbled back, his breathing ragged as the Mirror’s surface returned to stillness.Juliet caught him, her arms steadying him as he fought to regain composure."What did you see?" she asked softly."Everything," Louis murmured, his voice hollow."Every choice I make... it leads to pain. But I can’t stop now."The leader of the Remnants stepped forward."The Heart’s influence grows stronger, Louis. Each choice will bring you closer to ruin or salvation. The Mirror has shown you what may come—but it is you who decides what will be."Terminator X placed a firm hand on Louis’s shoulder."Whatever happens, you’ve got us. We’ll face it together."Louis nodded, though his mind raced with the visions.The cost of wielding the Heart was clear, but so was his purpose.The fight against the Eternals wasn’t just about vengeance—it was about protecting those he cared for, no matter the price.As they left the stone circle, the leader of the Remnants called after them."Beware, Louis. The Hear
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As the battle raged on, Terminator X noticed a cluster of generators fueling the Seer’s constructs.He turned to Louis."If I take out those generators, we’ll have a chance to turn the tide," Terminator X said.Louis hesitated."It’s too risky.""I’ve faced worse. Cover me," Terminator X said before charging toward the generators.Louis and Juliet fought their way through the enemy ranks, clearing a path for Terminator X.The mercenary-turned-cybernetic warrior reached the generators and rigged an explosive charge."Time to even the odds," Terminator X muttered as he activated the detonator.The explosion rocked the sanctuary, sending debris flying in every direction.The Seer’s constructs faltered, their forms flickering as the generators’ energy was severed.But the blast came at a cost. The ceiling above Terminator X collapsed, pinning him under a massive slab of stone."X!" Louis shouted, rushing to his side."Go!" Terminator X grunted, his face twisted in pain."The Mirror... you
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Louis stared at it, his jaw clenched, the weight of failure pressing down on him like a vice."We’re running out of time," he muttered, pacing back and forth."Without the Mirror, I can’t see the paths clearly. We’re fighting blind."Juliet leaned against the wall, her arms crossed."We still have options. If we split up, we can cover more ground and track The Seer before she unlocks the fragment’s power.""That’s reckless," Terminator X interjected, his voice sharp. "Dividing our forces will make us easier targets. The Seer knows we’re desperate—she’ll exploit that."Juliet’s eyes narrowed."And sitting here doing nothing won’t help either. Every second we waste, she’s getting stronger."Louis stopped pacing, his gaze snapping to both of them."Enough."The silence that followed was deafening. Louis pressed his hands to his temples, the Heart pulsing faintly in his chest.The visions it once provided were now fragmented, incomprehensible flashes of possible futures."A shattered fu
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 145
Louis woke to the sound of distant sirens and panicked voices echoing through the streets.The room was dim, illuminated only by the faint, pulsing glow of the Heart embedded in his chest.He sat up abruptly, his body still aching from the overload."Juliet?" he called out, his voice hoarse.She was by his side in an instant, her face etched with concern."Louis, you’re awake. Thank god.""What happened?" he asked, the memories of his power surge flooding back.Juliet hesitated."Your powers... They triggered a blackout. The entire city’s gone dark."Louis’s chest tightened."No... I didn’t mean to—""It wasn’t your fault," Juliet said firmly, gripping his hand."But we need to act fast. The blackout has caused chaos, and The Seer’s people are taking advantage of it."The streets of Apple City were unrecognizable.Shops were ransacked, fires burned unchecked, and crowds of terrified citizens roamed aimlessly in the dark.The city’s law enforcement struggled to maintain order, but thei
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The city streets were a blur of chaos and neon lights as the attackers closed in.Louis ducked behind an overturned car, his breath coming in sharp gasps.The sounds of gunfire and shouts echoed around him.Terminator X crouched nearby, his movements calm and deliberate as he reloaded his weapon.“They’re coordinated,” Terminator X muttered, scanning the area.“This isn’t a random hit. The Broker planned this.”Louis nodded, gripping a crowbar he’d picked up during the fight.“Then let’s make sure he knows we’re not easy targets.”Two operatives approached from the left, their movements swift and precise.Louis waited until they were close, then swung the crowbar with all his strength, knocking one to the ground.The second raised their weapon, but a single, well-placed shot from Terminator X took them out.“Stay sharp,” Terminator X said.“They’re trying to box us in.”“Juliet!” Louis shouted, glancing toward the alley where she had taken cover.“Are you clear?”Juliet’s voice came t
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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
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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
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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
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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
