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FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 89
Louis sat at his desk, the dim light casting sharp shadows across his face.His phone buzzed beside him, the screen displaying a name he hadn’t seen in years: Anton Devereaux.“Devereaux,” Louis said as he answered, his voice measured.“I need your help.”The voice on the other end chuckled dryly.“Straight to business, I see. What’s this about, Cavendish?”“The Cavendish archives,” Louis said without hesitation.“I need access.”Devereaux’s tone turned serious.“Those archives are a labyrinth of secrets. Are you sure you want to dig into that mess?”“I don’t have a choice,” Louis replied.“It’s about Pearl’s family. I need to know how deep their ties to The Arbiter run.”There was a pause before Devereaux spoke again.“Fine. But you owe me for this, Louis. I’ll get you what you need.”Louis ended the call and leaned back in his chair, his mind racing.He had always known that the Cavendish archives held answers to many questions, but he hadn’t anticipated needing them for something l
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 90
The dim glow of computer screens illuminated the tension-filled room.Terminator X worked furiously, his fingers flying across the keyboard as he decrypted files recovered from Samuel’s encrypted devices.Lines of data scrolled down the monitors like an ominous countdown, each revelation tightening the noose around the team.“It’s bigger than we thought,” Terminator X muttered, his voice breaking the silence.“The Arbiter isn’t just targeting us—he’s infiltrating corporations, politicians, tech giants. He’s building a web to control everything.”Louis stood behind him, arms crossed, his jaw clenched.“What’s the endgame?”Terminator X pointed to a cluster of flagged files.“Economic collapse, blackmail, and consolidation of power. They’re dismantling key industries and replacing leadership with their puppets. This isn’t just about you, Louis—it’s about total domination.”Pearl leaned against the wall, her arms folded tightly.“So we’re fighting an entire shadow empire? Great. Any good
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 91
The grand ballroom of the Kindsor estate shimmered with opulence, the laughter and clinking of glasses masking the underlying tension that Louis carried into the event.Every corner of the room was filled with Apple City’s elite, their superficial smiles hiding secrets that could destroy lives.Louis adjusted his cufflinks, his eyes scanning the crowd for familiar faces.He felt the weight of the journal in his hidden pocket—a symbol of both his leverage and his vulnerability. He knew this was a trap.He also knew it was his only chance to get closer to the truth.“You’re late,” Juliet whispered through her earpiece.Disguised in a sleek black gown and a wig, she moved among the guests with practiced ease.“I’ve got eyes on two Eternals operatives near the north wing. Pearl’s working the east side.”Louis murmured in response, his voice low. “Stay sharp. If anything feels off, pull back.”“Not a chance,” Juliet shot back.“I didn’t sneak in here just to be sidelined.”Across the room
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 92
The ground shuddered as small explosives erupted outside the Kindsor estate, sending shards of glass raining onto the ballroom floor.Screams filled the air as chaos consumed the once-glittering gala.“Everyone, move to the exits!” Louis shouted, motioning frantically toward the panicked guests.Juliet grabbed a dazed woman by the arm and guided her toward the exit.“Stay calm and keep moving!” she urged, her own heartbeat thundering in her ears.Through the commotion, Terminator X’s voice crackled in Louis’s earpiece.“The Arbiter’s men are in the west wing, planting more charges. If we don’t stop them now, this place is coming down.”“Understood,” Louis replied. He turned to Pearl, who was scanning the room.“Can you handle the security system? We need to take back control.”Pearl nodded sharply. “Give me five minutes.”“You’ve got three.” Louis tightened his grip on his weapon and headed toward the west wing.In the security room, Pearl worked swiftly, her fingers flying over the k
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 93
The night sky over the Arlose Group headquarters was lit with flashes of gunfire and the wail of alarms.Smoke billowed from broken windows, and shouts echoed across the courtyard as The Arbiter’s mercenaries stormed the facility.“We’re outnumbered,” Terminator X said, crouching beside Louis behind an overturned vehicle.“But we’ve got the advantage of knowing this place better than they do.”Louis surveyed the chaos, his expression grim.“Pearl, take the east entrance and disable their communications. Terminator X, hold the west wing. I’ll clear the top floors and secure the control room.”Pearl hesitated, glancing at him.“Are you sure about splitting up?”“We don’t have a choice,” Louis replied, loading his weapon.“If we don’t act now, they’ll overrun the building.”Inside the facility, Louis moved with precision, using his knowledge of the layout to ambush the mercenaries. He took them out silently, his movements quick and lethal. As he reached the second floor, he paused, heari
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 94
Louis’s heart raced as he read the message from The Arbiter, the words sending a cold shiver down his spine: “Your dear father might be one reason you’re facing this fate.”The message was a direct challenge, and Louis’s frustration boiled over.Who was this mysterious threat, and why was The Arbiter so sure that the danger was close to him?He stormed into the Kindsor family estate, his mind whirling with thoughts of betrayal.The air inside felt colder than it had ever been, and every step toward his father’s office felt heavier.It was hard to ignore the weight of years spent in exile, but now, with his hands clenched into fists, Louis wasn’t a boy anymore.He had power, he had purpose, and he would find out the truth.When Louis entered the study, his father’s eyes lit up. A rare smile crept across his face.“Louis! It’s been too long,” his father said, standing from his desk and extending his arms.But Louis wasn’t fooled.The warmth in his father’s voice felt like a distant memo
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 95
“Your mother was weak. She would have ruined this family. Edward Cavendish and I ensured the Kindsor legacy would survive.”Louis’s fists clenched at her admission, his mind reeling.“You had her killed,” he said, his voice trembling with fury.“You orchestrated my exile. For what? Power?”His stepmother smirked.“Power is survival, Louis. You wouldn’t understand. You’re too much like her.”The room seemed to close in as Louis stepped closer, his fury boiling over.“You’ll pay for what you’ve done,” he hissed.Louis’s eyes burned with fury as he stepped forward, the years of suppression and pain surging inside him. “I’m done with your lies,” he growled, his voice low and menacing. “You’re going to feel everything you made her feel. You’re going to suffer for what you did.”“Terminator X!”At his call, Terminator X entered the room, his towering frame casting a menacing shadow.“Take her,” Louis ordered, his voice cold. “Make her feel every ounce of the pain she caused. Let her beg. Le
FROM DIVORCED TO BILLIONAIRE HEIR CHAPTER 96
Louis stood in front of the dilapidated manor, the wind howling through the trees surrounding it. The manor, once full of life and warmth, now stood as a ghostly shell of its former self.The walls were weathered, and the windows were dark, yet there was an undeniable sense of familiarity that tugged at Louis’s chest."Oh mom. I miss you," he murmured.This place, once home to his mother, now seemed to mock him, reminding him of the unanswered questions and the betrayal that had plagued him for so long.As he stepped through the creaking door, a chill ran down his spine. It felt as if the house itself was holding its breath, waiting for him. The house was eerily preserved, as though frozen in time.He heard the voice of The Arbiter in his mind, echoing the words from the message: “Come alone, Louis. This is where it all began. Where your fate was sealed. Let us finish what we started.”The hallway stretched out before him, its old portraits hanging crookedly on the walls.Each one se
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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
CHAPTER 178
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
