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FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 28
The lobby fell silent for a moment before Vivian burst into hysterical laughter, clutching Ben's arm for support.Her laughter echoed off the marble walls, drawing curious glances from other guests."Did you hear that, baby?" she wheezed between laughs. "He says he booked Lavish Oasis! The private suite reserved for Terminator X only!"Ben's lips curled into a smirk. "Maybe the delivery job comes with hallucinations.""You really are pathetic," Vivian wiped tears of mirth from her eyes, careful not to smudge her makeup. "First stalking me, now lying about booking Terminator X's private suite? Have you completely lost it?"“Why don’t you wee and check your reflection carefully? Do you think you can even afford the Lavish Oasis??”Vivian was enraged by Louis’s shamelessness and pretentiousness.Did Louis think she was a fool that would easily fall for his tricks?!Louis checked his watch, his face emotionless. "Whether I can afford it or not, is none of your business.""Fuck you, de
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 29
"The delusion is strong with this one," Ben smirked."Why would Terminator X tell YOU anything?" Vivian's voice rose with vicious glee. "You're nothing but a wannabe rich guy delivering takeout! God, this is pathetic even for you, Louis!"Louis remained silent, his mind drifting briefly to memories of Neckor Island.The pristine beaches, the exclusive villas, the private meetings..."What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Vivian preened, mistaking his silence for defeat. "Well, let me tell you something special again - my wedding will be held at Neckor Island. Yes, at the most prestigious wedding venue in the world!""And guess what?"She continued, practically bouncing with satisfaction."Terminator X will personally give us their blessing. That's right - while you're here making up stories about private suites, I'll be receiving a wedding gift from the wealthiest person in the world!"Louis's face remained impassive, which only fueled Vivian's aggressive triumph.Her eyes glittered
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 30
Louis exhaled deeply as Vivian and Ben's voices finally faded.He reached for his phone as it buzzed. The screen lit up with "Terminator X" calling."Hello?"“I hope I’m not interrupting your evening, Sir.”Louis raised an eyebrow, slightly amused. “Not at all. In fact, I was about to call you myself. I heard you’ll be on Neckor Island next week. I’m guessing it was meant to be a surprise?”There was a pause on the other end, followed by an awkward chuckle. “Indeed, Sir, you’re always one step ahead.” “I was planning a grand welcome, but now ... I suspect you’d rather I kept things simple?”“Spot on,” Louis replied with a slight smile. “I appreciate the gesture, but a low-key meeting is more my style.”“Consider it done, Sir.” Terminator X said respectfully.“And one more thing, Sir. Your ex-wife’s fiance had booked a wedding on Neckor Island a week later. Should I cancel it as a little ‘lesson’? It’d be no trouble at all.”“No need.”Louis shook his head. He didn’t want to was
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 31
“Haha, maybe we have met when we were kids and forgot all about it!”“You're so funny! Seriously though, talking to you feels so... familiar. Safe, somehow.”He smiled sadly at her words, wishing he could tell her everything – how she'd saved his life, how he'd carried that gratitude all these years.“That's one of the nicest things anyone's ever said to me.”“You bring out the honest side in me. I can't explain it, but I'm so glad we're friends.”“Me too, Juliet.”As he typed those words, Louis made a silent promise to himself. He'd find a way to repay her kindness, even if she never knew the full story. Sometimes, he reflected, the best way to honor the past was to protect the present.The morning sun glinted off Necker Island's pristine dock as luxury yachts bobbed gently in the crystal-clear waters. Louis adjusted his casual linen shirt, taking in the extravagant wedding decorations that transformed the already stunning venue into something magical."Well, well, well. Look what
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 32
However, Victoria stepped closer, her voice venomous. "Listen here, you worthless—""No, you listen," Louis interrupted calmly without stopping or looking backward. "Enjoy your standing here making assumptions and learn to shut up.” “Even better, why don't you watch and learn how a real entrance is made?"Jackson laughed mockingly. "Oh, this I've got to see. The great Louis about to be humiliated!"Watching Louis’s receding figure, Jackson couldn’t help but laughed out loud.Without an invitation, Louis would surely be humiliated.And he couldn’t wait to see that good show."Watch this circus show. He's about to get the humiliation he deserves." Victoria whispered.Her red lips curling into a cruel smile. Meanwhile, Louis continued walking, his steps measured and sure.Approached the checkpoint, Louis could feel the blatantly malicious gaze, but he remained unmoved.Twelve armed sentinels stood at attention, their black uniforms and reflective sunglasses creating an imposing ba
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 33
Hanging up the phone, Louis walked along the island’s unique scenic path, following the iconic crytal-stone path.Everything was just like before, which made Louis feel as if he had returned to the past.Before he knew it, Louis had already passed through the tropical gardens.Soon, the path wound through tropical gardens until the wedding venue appeared – a masterpiece of crystal and precious gems catching the sunlight in rainbow prisms."And now, ..." Just then, the officiant's voice carried through the structure."By the words of God and the witnesses, I now pronounce the groom, Ben Gutsby, and the bride, Vivian Howard, as husband and wife. You may kiss...”Outside the transparent wedding chapel made of crystal and gems, Louis heard Vivian’s name and glanced in that direction.There, he saw Vivian in her bridal gown, her makeup heavy, her smile broad.However, Louis’s gaze didn’t linger on her for the least bit.Instead, his gaze shifted to Juliet, who stood not far away, wearing
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 34
How could the gentle, supportive Louis be the same person Vivian called 'the biggest mistake of her life'?"What's your plan this time?" Vivian demanded. angrily "Try to win me back? Make some dramatic scene? Beg for another chance like the desperate dog you are?""He's probably hoping to get his picture in the society pages," Jackson called from the back. "Still trying to climb that social ladder!""You disgust me," Vivian continued, her voice echoing off the crystal walls."Mom was right about everything – you're nothing but a calculated fraud who fooled me once. Never again!"The guests shifted uncomfortably, some already posting to social media, others recording the confrontation with barely concealed excitement.Juliet felt her world tilting sideways. The Louis who defended my family's honor... is the same man they're calling a social-climbing fraud?How could that be?Something must be wrong, right?"Security!" Vivian screamed again. "Get this piece of garbage out of my si
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 35
Unlike the others, she saw no humor in this public humiliation."He probably practiced this entrance in the mirror," a young socialite giggled. "Rehearsed his little dramatic moment!""Should we call animal control?" someone joked cruelly. "Seems we have a stray that needs removing!"Vivian basked in the mockery. "See, Louis? Everyone knows exactly what you are – a desperate nobody who can't accept rejection."The crystal walls seemed to amplify every cutting laugh, every whispered insult. Only Juliet remained silent, her mind wrestling with the contradiction between the Louis she knew and the one being portrayed."Security's taking their time," a groomsman called out."Maybe he bribed them too!""Wouldn't put it past him," Vivian sneered. "He always was good at crawling his way into places he doesn't belong.""What's wrong, Louis?" Vivian taunted. "No clever comebacks? Finally realizing your place in the world?"Everyone laughed as if Louis was a joker and trying to humiliate h
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CHAPTER 266
The dimly lit warehouse smelled of oil and dust, the silence pressing down like a weight. The only sound was the slow, measured pacing of Louis Kindsor, his footsteps echoing against the concrete floor.In the center of the room, Terminator X stood, his hands restrained behind his back, his expression unreadable. A single, overhead bulb cast jagged shadows across his face, making him look both dangerous and desperate.Louis held a gun, its barrel pointed lazily at the ground. But the message was clear—one wrong answer, and this conversation would end with a bullet.Pearl leaned against the far wall, arms crossed, her anger barely contained. Juliet stood a few steps away, arms tight around her tablet, her expression wary but composed.Louis finally stopped pacing. “Start talking.”Terminator X exhaled, his shoulders sagging slightly. “I didn’t have a choice.”Pearl let out a sharp laugh. “That’s rich. You betrayed us, and now you’re playing the victim?”Louis didn’t take his eyes off T
CHAPTER 265
The tension in the room was suffocating.Louis sat at the head of the conference table in his private suite, his fingers steepled beneath his chin. Across from him, Juliet and Pearl flanked the large screen displaying security footage from the vault. The grainy playback looped over and over—black-clad figures moving with precision, bypassing security protocols that should have been impenetrable.But it wasn’t just an external attack.Someone had let them in.“This isn’t just a robbery,” Juliet said, voice clipped. “This was an inside job.”Pearl slammed her palm against the table, her eyes burning with fury. “Someone in our own damn circle gave them access. We don’t just have a mole—we have a traitor.”Louis exhaled slowly, keeping his emotions in check. “What exactly was taken?”Juliet’s fingers flew across her tablet. “Three encrypted drives containing intel on The Broker’s former assets, offshore accounts, and… classified Eternals data.” She looked up, eyes sharp. “Whoever took the
CHAPTER 264
The remnants of the explosion still lingered in the city’s air when Louis received the invitation. Delivered by a courier in a crisp black suit, the envelope was simple—just an address, a time, and a name: Adrian Wolfe.Juliet stood beside him, arms crossed, reading over his shoulder. "A billionaire suddenly appearing out of nowhere, right when you need funding? Suspicious doesn’t even begin to cover it."Louis turned the card between his fingers. "Maybe. But if he’s got the resources, we can’t ignore him."Pearl exhaled sharply. "We can’t afford to walk into a trap either.""We’re not walking into anything unprepared." Louis glanced at Juliet. "Pull everything you can on Wolfe before the meeting. Background, assets, known associates. If he’s working both sides, I want to know before I sit across from him."Juliet gave a tight nod. "On it."The poker game was held at The Vesper Club, an exclusive underground casino catering to Apple City’s elite. Red-velvet walls, gold chandeliers, an
CHAPTER 263
Louis stood at the edge of the rooftop, the city sprawling beneath him like a sea of lights. The folder from Silas Vance lay open on the table behind him, its contents burning into his mind like a brand. Names. Deals. A web of alliances that made it impossible to deny what Juliet had uncovered. His mother had played a game far bigger than he had ever realized.He inhaled sharply as the rooftop door swung open behind him. Footsteps—calm, deliberate."You made a move," Juliet said, stepping beside him. "Publicly announcing control over The Broker’s assets? That’s a declaration of war, Louis.""They were going to come for me either way." Louis kept his voice even. "Now, at least, I control the battlefield."Juliet exhaled through her nose, arms crossed. "The Obsidian Ring isn’t The Broker. They don’t play games, they destroy.""Then let them come." His voice was steel. "I’m done playing by their rules."A pause. Then Pearl’s voice cut in from the doorway, softer but laced with frustratio
CHAPTER 262
Silence stretched between Louis and Silas Vance, the dim light of the private lounge casting long shadows across the table.The surveillance photo lay between them, a relic of a past Louis thought he understood.His mother’s face, frozen in time, stared back at him—a ghost haunting the edges of his reality.Louis tightened his grip on his glass. “Where did you get this?” His voice was calm, but his knuckles whitened.Silas smirked, tapping the side of his whiskey glass. “That’s not the question you should be asking. The real question is: How deep was she in?” He leaned forward, his dark eyes gleaming with amusement. “You see, your mother wasn’t just a warrior against the Eternals. She played both sides. And from where I’m sitting, it looks like you’re the only one who didn’t know.”Louis’s jaw clenched. His mother had fought against corruption, had sacrificed everything to keep him safe. She couldn’t have been involved with The Obsidian Ring. Could she?Juliet’s voice crackled in his
CHAPTER 261
The dimly lit lounge reeked of cigar smoke and aged whiskey. Louis scanned the room, noting the subtle but unmistakable presence of security. Men in tailored suits leaned against the walls, their eyes tracking his every move. Silas Vance sat at the center of it all, his confidence dripping from every motion as he swirled a glass of amber liquid.“Louis Everette.” Silas smirked, gesturing toward the empty seat across from him. “I was starting to think you’d ignore my invitation.”Louis stepped forward, refusing to sit just yet. “I don’t make a habit of entertaining men who send death threats wrapped in business proposals.”Silas chuckled, a deep, knowing laugh. “Threats? No, no, Louis. That wasn’t a threat—it was an opportunity. You just have to see it from the right perspective.” He slid a photograph across the table. “Like this one.”Louis’s breath hitched as his gaze fell on the image. A grainy black-and-white surveillance photo. His mother. Standing next to Silas, looking composed,
CHAPTER 260
Apple City had always been loud.The streets buzzed with life, the skyline flickered with neon, and the underworld hummed with the kind of danger that never truly disappeared.But now?Now, it was too quiet.Louis stood in his office, overlooking the city. The Broker’s empire had collapsed, but that didn’t mean his influence had disappeared.The rules had been shattered.And in the absence of a king, the vultures had begun to circle.Juliet leaned against the desk, her arms crossed, watching him. "It’s starting."Louis didn’t turn. "I know."Pearl exhaled, tossing a newspaper onto the table. "City’s about to tear itself apart. And we’re just sitting here."Louis finally turned, glancing at the headline."Gangs Clash Over Territory: Apple City’s Underground Faces Its Bloodiest Night in Years."His jaw tightened.The city was falling apart.And whether he liked it or not, he was the only one who could stop it.The Broker had kept the crime world in check.Not because he was just, or eve
CHAPTER 259
The Second Heart of the Eternals pulsed behind the thick glass, a silent reminder of everything Louis had fought against.His mother’s final gift. Or maybe her final curse.His chest tightened.This wasn’t just about him. It never had been. Power like this didn’t belong to one man.It belonged to history. To war.To the corrupt, the desperate, the ones who would kill for a chance to claim it.Louis took a slow breath, his hands flexing at his sides.Then, he turned away from it."Seal it."Juliet was the first to react.Her gun hand relaxed, but her eyes still burned with concern. “You’re sure?”Louis didn’t hesitate. “Yes.”Pearl’s expression shifted, relief barely hidden under her usual smirk. “Good. For a second, I thought you’d lost it.”Louis exhaled, rolling his shoulders. “Me too.”He wasn’t immune to temptation.But the difference between him and men like The Broker?He knew when to walk away.The vault rumbled, security mechanisms whirring to life as Juliet activated the lock
CHAPTER 258
The vault was silent, except for the low hum of energy radiating from the Second Heart of the Eternals.Louis stood still, his breath slow and measured, but his mind was anything but calm.He had faced monsters, warlords, and power-hungry maniacs.And now?Now, he was staring at the very thing that had turned those men into monsters in the first place.It pulsed inside the glass containment unit—alive, like it was waiting for him.For anyone bold enough to claim it.His mother’s words still echoed in his head:"The truth. The power. The curse."He exhaled slowly, jaw tightening. She knew.She always knew.Pearl shifted uncomfortably behind him, arms crossed, her usual confidence buried under a layer of something dangerously close to fear.She wasn’t the type to be afraid.And yet."Louis, we need to destroy it," she said, her voice quieter than usual. "Now. Before anyone else finds it."Pearl prided herself on being unshakable.She had seen too much, done too much, to let anything get
