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FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 147
The ruins of the Shadow Citadel loomed like a skeletal monument against the blood-red sky.Every step Louis took toward the decayed fortress felt heavier than the last, as if the weight of destiny itself pressed down on his shoulders.Behind him, Juliet and Terminator X moved in silence, their eyes scanning for traps.Inside, the atmosphere was stifling, the air thick with the acrid tang of power.The Seer waited in the center of the grand hall, her robes flowing as if animated by an unseen wind.Her smile was a mixture of triumph and malice as she greeted them.“Right on time, Louis,” she purred.“Though I expected you to come alone. It seems your attachments weigh you down.”Louis stopped a few feet from her, his fists clenched.“Enough games. You wanted me here—let’s end this.”The Seer tilted her head, feigning disappointment.“So quick to fight. But before we begin, there’s something you should know.”She raised a hand, and from the shadows emerged Edward Cavendish, his face a ma
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 148
The shattered Mirror fragment on the ground glowed with malevolent light, feeding into the chaos as arcs of energy leapt from the Heart embedded in Louis’ chest.He clutched at it, gasping, his body wracked with pain as his powers spiraled beyond his control."Louis!" Juliet screamed over the deafening roar of the collapsing Shadow Citadel.She reached for him, but an invisible force hurled her backward.Terminator X caught her just before she hit the crumbling wall."Stay back!" Louis managed to shout, his voice distorted and layered, as if multiple beings spoke through him.His glowing eyes turned toward The Seer, who stood unfazed amidst the chaos. Her smile was eerily serene, her robes rippling as if caught in an unseen wind."Do you feel it, Louis?" The Seer cooed, stepping closer."The Heart’s true power. It’s overwhelming, isn’t it? But you and I—we were meant to wield it together. To shape this broken world into perfection."Louis staggered, every step he took leaving scorch m
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 149
As the three struggled toward the exit, Terminator X worked to clear a path, his reinforced frame absorbing hits from falling rubble.The tremors grew stronger, and a deafening roar signaled the Citadel’s imminent collapse.Just as they reached the threshold of the main hall, a massive beam fell, pinning Edward’s leg.He cried out in pain, collapsing to the ground. Juliet turned back, her expression torn."Leave me!" Edward shouted."Get Louis out of here!"Louis stopped, his body trembling as he looked at his father. The Heart’s energy surged again, reacting to his turmoil."No. I won’t abandon you.""You have to!" Edward yelled."The Heart is killing you! You can’t save me and yourself."Juliet grabbed Louis’s arm, desperation in her voice."Louis, we’re running out of time!"For a moment, everything seemed to freeze.The collapsing Citadel, the roaring energy, Juliet’s pleading eyes, and Edward’s resignation—all of it blurred as Louis made his decision.With a scream of effort, he
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 150
The sterile white of the medical facility’s ceiling greeted Louis as he opened his eyes.His entire body ached, and the familiar hum of advanced machinery surrounded him.Juliet’s face appeared above him, her relief evident."You’re awake," she said softly, squeezing his hand."Where… where am I?" Louis’s voice was hoarse, barely audible."We’re in a secure facility," Terminator X’s modulated voice replied from the corner of the room."You passed out after the Citadel collapsed. It’s been three days."Louis blinked, his mind racing to catch up."The Seer… the Heart… what happened?"Juliet’s expression darkened."The Seer escaped. The Mirror fragment was destroyed, but… not entirely.""What do you mean?" Louis tried to sit up, but the pain forced him back down."Fragments of the Mirror were smuggled out of the ruins," Terminator X explained."An unknown figure retrieved them before we secured the area."Louis groaned, frustration bubbling beneath the surface."So it’s not over. Not eve
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 151
The Kindsor family’s ancestral estate loomed before them, its grandeur reduced to crumbling stone and overgrown vines.Louis hesitated at the wrought-iron gate, his hand lingering on the cold metal."You don’t have to do this alone," Juliet said, stepping beside him.Louis glanced at her."This place… it’s filled with ghosts. Memories I’ve spent years trying to forget.""Which is exactly why you shouldn’t face it by yourself," Juliet countered, her tone resolute. "Whatever’s waiting in there, we’ll face it together.""Juliet…" He sighed, running a hand through his hair."It’s dangerous. You’ve seen what the Heart’s power can do. I can’t guarantee your safety."She crossed her arms, a familiar stubbornness in her gaze."I’m not asking for guarantees. I’m asking to stand by you."Louis finally nodded, pushing the gate open with a creak."Stay close."Inside the estate, nature had reclaimed much of the grand halls and sprawling corridors.Leaves rustled in the breeze through broken wind
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 152
The symbols on the vault door pulsed rhythmically, as though responding to Louis’s touch.He closed his eyes, feeling the energy within him resonate with the glowing inscriptions.Juliet’s voice broke the silence."What’s happening, Louis?""I… I can feel it," he murmured, his hand trembling against the cool surface of the door."It’s like the Heart is guiding me."The humming grew louder, and with a final, resonant tone, the door split apart, revealing a chamber bathed in a soft, ethereal glow.Juliet stepped forward cautiously."What is this place?"Louis walked into the room, his eyes scanning the treasures within: stacks of ancient documents, maps adorned with cryptic symbols, and strange artifacts displayed on pedestals.But what caught his attention most was a crystalline shard resting on a black velvet cushion, glowing faintly with an inner light.Juliet followed his gaze."That… that looks like it’s alive."Louis hesitated before reaching out to touch the shard.The moment his
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 153
"This way!" Louis hissed, pulling Juliet into a narrow passage.Juliet winced, clutching her side. "I… I’m fine. Keep going."He glanced at her, noticing the blood seeping through her jacket. "You’re hurt. Let me—""No time!" she snapped, cutting him off. "If we stop, they’ll catch us."The sound of boots echoed from behind them. Louis’s jaw tightened as he scanned their surroundings. "There’s got to be another way out."Juliet leaned against the wall, trying to steady herself. "You’ve been here before, haven’t you? Think, Louis. Where would they not look?"Louis closed his eyes, forcing himself to remember. The estate’s layout was a distant memory, buried beneath years of trauma and abandonment. Then it hit him."The east wing," he said. "It’s partially collapsed. They’ll assume we’d avoid it."Juliet nodded. "Lead the way."As they navigated the debris-filled passage, the voices of their pursuers grew louder. Louis’s frustration bubbled over."Why won’t they give up?" he muttered, h
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 154
The technician hesitated."Edward’s betrayal… it wasn’t entirely his choice. The Eternals had leverage on him. Blackmail."X’s eyes narrowed."What kind of leverage?""Years ago, they took his wife. Threatened to kill her unless he cooperated. From what we can tell, he’s been their pawn ever since."X slammed a fist into the wall."Damn it, Edward. Why didn’t you tell us?"The technician shifted uncomfortably."Sir, there’s more. The Eternals knew about Louis long before any of us did. They’ve been planning this for years."X’s jaw tightened. "Then we’re even more behind than we thought."Back at the estate, Louis and Juliet found themselves cornered in a crumbling hall. Juliet leaned heavily against the wall, her wound slowing her down."I… can’t… keep going," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.Louis knelt beside her, his face etched with guilt."I’m sorry. This is all my fault."Juliet shook her head."Don’t. We’re in this together. But you need to control that shard, L
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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
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
CHAPTER 183
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,
CHAPTER 181
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
