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From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 184
Tedmond hummed in response, loosening his tie as he climbed the stairs.Thomas was stunned that Tedmond had met Mr. Cain. He had checked the guest list and was certain he hadn’t seen Mr. Cain’s name on it. Then it suddenly hit him—Mr. Cain must have intentionally added his name at the last minute.Sneaky man, Thomas thought, a frown crossing his face.Picking up his pace behind Tedmond, he pressed further. “And? What did he say?”They had both forgotten about the guest who had returned with Tedmond. Persis groaned as she walked in alone, rolling her eyes.“Thanks for welcoming me,” she said, throwing her hands in the air.But Thomas wasn’t paying attention. He was still fixated on Tedmond. “Did he say anything serious to you?” he asked again, still following closely.At the top of the staircase, Tedmond finally stopped and turned to look at him. “Nothing much,” he replied.He didn’t understand why Thomas was so curious about his conversation with Mr. Cain. Surely, Thomas already knew
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 185
As soon as she finished speaking, Bianca closed her eyes and drifted back to sleep.A frown crossed Tedmond’s face but disappeared almost immediately. He didn’t want Bianca to wake up and see his expression."Sleep tight," Tedmond murmured, pressing a soft kiss to her forehead before turning to leave.He joined Persis near the door. She stood with her arms crossed, her sharp gaze locked on his."Does she mean Lisa, your ex-girlfriend?" Persis asked.Her tone was unreadable, and Tedmond couldn’t tell what she was thinking."She’s the one," he admitted. "I wonder what she sent to my email that Bianca read.""From the way Bianca spoke about her, it seems like they exchanged emails," Persis pointed out, her expression turning serious.Tedmond’s brows arched. He was sure Bianca had already gone to bed before he left for the party. He had no idea when she woke up and read his emails. Had she been looking for him?"Let's head out," Tedmond said, opening the door and stepping into the hallway
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 186
Tedmond already knew what Lisa wanted as he glanced at the caller ID. She was probably calling him for help with their failing business.She must have thought he would go running to her if she complained."Aren't you going to pick it up?" Persis asked, curious about what Lisa might say. "She wants to speak to you. You should answer it."Tedmond turned his head to Persis just as the call ended. He had spent too much time debating."Why do I have to pick it up?" he questioned.To him, the only people who should be calling were his father or Max. He wanted his family to be the ones reaching out to him.Lisa was just an outsider who had come into their family for money. He knew she would leave as soon as the family was ruined, but he didn’t intend to let her off easily.Since she had used him to get into the family, he was going to keep her there forever."Because it would be fun," Persis replied with a bright smile. "Aren't you curious about what she wants to say?"He shook his head. "I'
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 187
When Tedmond returned from the bathroom, Persis was already in bed—his bed. She had a towel in her hand, her damp hair wrapped up, and had changed into her pajamas…more like his.Although she had claimed she came to see Bianca, she hadn’t even considered using the guest room when she felt sleepy. Instead, she had chosen his bed.That was when he realized she had only used that excuse to stay at the mansion.Walking over, he glanced at her as she lay in bed. Her eyes were closed, but that wasn’t enough to convince him she was actually asleep."Did Lisa call again?" he asked, testing to see if she was still awake.Persis didn’t move or respond.Sighing, Tedmond adjusted her position on the bed and pulled the blanket over her. Then, he walked to his wardrobe and pulled out an extra blanket.Moving back, he spread the blanket on the floor beside the bed, grabbed a pillow, and lay down. He closed his eyes, deciding he would talk to her in the morning.*****Sunlight filled the room as some
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 188
Lisa had told the professor that so they could leave without Sierra. She was sure she wouldn’t get a chance to speak to Tedmond if Sierra was there, too.“If she’s not going to be here today, then we have to leave,” the professor replied.Glancing at Lisa, Tedmond found her grinning at him, a bright smile on her face. She looked like she had won.“She’ll be here soon,” Tedmond told the professor.Shaking his head, the professor gestured to the door. “I know you’re waiting for Tedmond, but you’re a top student. You should care about your grades first.”Hearing that, Finn snorted. He had been the top student before Tedmond took that spot from him. There was no way he was going to acknowledge it.“I’ll wait here for her then,” Tedmond replied. “If everyone leaves, she won’t know where we are. I’ll stay behind and lead her to the group later.”Lisa’s brow furrowed. That wasn’t what she expected. Her lips parted as she tried to say something, but the professor spoke first.“Okay. That’s fi
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 189
As soon as the words rolled off Finn’s lips, Lisa saw no reason to stop him.After all, if Tedmond was expelled, he might need their help to get back into school. She knew he wouldn’t want to embarrass himself by seeking help from his baby's mama.Even when they were dating, he had never asked her for anything, and she knew his child would be no different.Still, it puzzled her why he hadn’t relied on his baby mama when he was suffering at the hands of his family.Tilting her head to the side, she sighed. “Tell me what you’re going to do to them. If it’s something bad, make sure it affects Sierra more.”Finn nodded, a grin spreading across his face.****“What happened?” Persis asked as soon as she entered the classroom and found it empty.She had been curious ever since she saw Lisa leave with Finn. That made her think Lisa might have spoken to Tedmond without her presence.Tedmond rose to his feet. “You’re here. Since you’re here, it’s time for us to go. The others have gone to the
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Tedmond glanced at Persis, his eyes questioning, silently asking if it was true. Persis nodded, confirming it wasn’t a lie. Lisa observed them both, confusion flickering in her eyes at their silent exchange.“She did mention it,” Tedmond replied, though Persis hadn’t told him anything. He was the one who had forgotten to ask her about it. “Why did you want to meet me?”Lisa’s eyes darted between Persis and Tedmond before settling on him. “With her here again?”Tedmond nodded, frowning. “What’s wrong with her being here? We’re super close—unlike you and me.”Lisa’s brows twitch, but she decided to push her concerns aside for now. First, she needed him to listen.Her gaze flickered between them again, suspicion evident, but she didn’t press further. "We should find a place to talk," she suggested, her voice smooth but firm."No," Tedmond replied instantly. There was no reason for a private conversation with her. He already had an idea of what she wanted to say, and he wasn’t interested.
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 191
Lisa exhaled, setting down her fork. "If you play this right, Tedmond, the company could be yours permanently."Saying that wasn’t something she wanted to say. It was all a lie, and she didn’t care. As long as he returned to the family and helped with his baby mama’s money, the company would be stable enough for Max to run it.Even if Tedmond had changed, he was still the illegitimate son."Every choice that was made was for the company," Lisa added. "You wouldn’t understand since you were never around."Tedmond’s brows furrowed. Now, she was trying to manipulate him into believing he knew nothing about the family because he left."Also, you haven't paid attention to the business to begin with," she claimed shamelessly. "There’s no way you would understand the decisions made on behalf of the company.""Oh, really?" Tedmond questioned, finally finding something to use against her. "Then how would I run the company if I don't understand a single decision made on its behalf?"Lisa was ca
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“You’re an illegitimate child,” Richard sneered, his voice dripping with disdain. “No matter what, you’d have to donate your blood anyway. It’s not like you have a choice. Don’t act like you’re doing us a favor.”Gerald added, “Yeah, Ottis is in trouble because of you. It’s time you stepped up.”“It's something that you must do,” Tina added, her grin widening since the others were taking her side. “The illegitimate child has to support the legitimate children.”Nodding her head, Evelyn liked how things were going. She even wished that Tedmond could donate his blood so that he would lose tons of blood. It reminded her of the time in the past when she had taken a certain person's blood for no valid reason.The mere thought of it brought a sinister smile on her face.“You know it is the right thing to do, right?” Evelyn said. “Ottis is in critical condition, and you have to donate the blood to him.”Harold remained silent, watching the exchange unfold. He wanted to see how Tedmond would
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At the same time, Tedmond was led into the doctor’s office by a nurse. She held the door open, nodded politely, and left without a word.He narrowed his eyes as she walked away. Odd. No greeting, no explanation. Just silence.Before he could dwell on it, a voice snapped him back.“You’re here, Mr. Tedmond,” the head doctor said, glancing up from a file.Tedmond gave a small nod.“Have a seat,” the doctor said, gesturing to the chair across his desk.Tedmond sat, posture relaxed but gaze sharp. He didn’t like surprise meetings, especially not from anyone connected to the Griffins.If Thomas had known the doctor would call him, he would’ve warned him. The silence meant one thing—this was orchestrated by the Griffins.“This isn’t just a friendly chat,” Tedmond said dryly. “What do you want?”The doctor offered a faint smile. “It’s about Ottis.”Tedmond waited.“You’re listed as one of the emergency blood matches in our system, based on an old check-up. You’re one of the few who can safel
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While other things were going on, Tedmond stood outside the hospital with one hand in his pocket. He considered heading back home since he had nothing to do at the hospital.However, on second thought, he changed his mind.He was certain his men had beaten up Ottis, but not so severely that it would require a blood transfusion.'Ottis must have done something else to make himself bleed that much.' Tedmond thought.He couldn’t help but wonder if Ottis had intentionally worsened his injuries to get back at him.Pulling out his phone, Tedmond dialed Thomas’s number. Since he didn’t have the bodyguards’ contacts, he couldn’t reach them directly. If he’d known he’d need to contact them again, he would’ve gotten their numbers. But now, it was too late.“Young master,” Thomas answered on the second ring.“Did you see the report from the bodyguards?” Tedmond asked, his voice low and calm.“Yes, young master. I was about to contact you—something seems off. According to the report, Ottis only s
CHAPTER 237
In the hospital ward where Vivian and Adeline sat, the beeping of machines provided the only rhythm in the heavy silence.The faint scent of antiseptic lingered in the air—sharp and cold.Vivian sat hunched at the edge of her seat, her hands clenched tightly in her lap. Her gray hair, once neatly tied back, had begun to come loose, with strands falling messily around her temples.Her eyes were red—not from crying, but from sheer exhaustion.Adeline paced near the window, arms folded tightly across her chest. Outside, the sun shone brightly, and she could see people moving about—some in wheelchairs, others deep in conversation with family members.The hallway beyond the door was quiet, save for the occasional shuffle of nurses’ shoes or the distant echo of a cough.Adeline had just told Vivian about Ottis’s current condition. Hearing that her grandson was in danger made Vivian panic.Her memory might not have been the sharpest, but she still felt pity for him.For him to be beaten that
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The sound of approaching footsteps caught his attention, and he turned his head toward the noise. There, he saw Tina storming toward him, a scowl darkening her face.Before he could process what was happening, she grabbed him by the collar and yanked him down to her height, her hand raised threateningly.“I asked you a question! How dare you ignore me?” she snapped, swinging her hand toward his face.But before she could land the slap, Tedmond caught her wrist mid-air. He hadn’t expected the attack, but there was no way he’d let her hit him—not anymore.He wasn’t the same person who used to stand still and take it.“What the hell is this supposed to be?” Tedmond demanded, a deep frown forming on his face."You—!" Her scowl deepened. “How dare you grab my hand? Do you have a death wish or something?!”“Death wish?” he echoed with a bitter chuckle. “No. I’ve just finally learned to stop letting people treat me like trash.”Tina’s eyes widened, taken aback by the calm defiance in his voi
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Max crossed his arms and leaned against the wall, glaring at Tedmond from the side. None of them could believe that Vivian was the same woman—they could tell she now cared about little things she never used to bother with.Adeline’s fist clenched. Ottis had told her everything that happened, and she wasn’t about to let Tedmond off the hook. But first, she needed to make sure Ottis got the blood he needed to recover. She could come back for Tedmond later.“Let’s go, Mother,” Adeline said, holding Vivian’s hand. “The doctor's office is over there. Let's get you tested.”Vivian nodded. “Alright. Let’s go.”As Adeline and Vivian headed off, Adeline turned around to give the others a subtle sign. A grin spread across her face when they nodded in response.They had understood her signal. Once she took the old lady away, Tedmond would be alone—and they could teach him a lesson.Tedmond, who had been watching, noticed Adeline’s signal. A sly grin tugged at his lips.‘I can’t wait to see wh
CHAPTER 234
Hearing that question was enough to make Max boil with anger. He knew Tedmond was taking advantage of their grandmother’s favoritism, but he hadn’t expected it to go this far.Max’s lips parted, ready to retort, but before he could get a word out, Vivian cut him off.“There’s no need to argue. Like Tedmond said, he’s your little brother, and you have to take care of him,” she said. “Instead of letting him drive, you’ll drive.”That was when Max remembered this had happened before—only back then, he had been the one in the backseat while Tedmond was asked to drive.Biting his lip until it bled, Max couldn’t hide his frustration. Now the roles were reversed, and he was the one being asked to drive.As far as Max could recall, his grandmother had always treated him better than anyone else in the family. It had always felt natural for her to take his side. But now that her attention had shifted to Tedmond, it seemed like she no longer cared about him.‘I’m not going to accept this,’ Max t
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Tedmond had seen Max angry before, but never this angry. This was the first time Max had yelled so much that he didn’t let anyone else speak.‘Was it because Grandma said she was going to give me the heir position?’ he wondered.“You think you’re better than me?” Max seethed. “You think you can just smile and pretend you’re the good guy? You’re not. You’re a snake. A bastard. A nobody trying to take my place.”Max took another step forward, now just inches from Tedmond’s face.“If you think I’m going to let this go… you’re dead wrong,” he said in a low, venomous tone. “You better watch your back, because I swear—I’ll make you regret ever stepping into this family.”Vivian, who was standing beside them, glared at Max, furious that he was saying things completely against her wishes.“That’s enough, Max!” Vivian scolded. “Go back to where you were standing.”Max whipped his head toward her, eyes bloodshot. “No! You don’t get to silence me! You started this—you betrayed me! Don’t expect m
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Silence filled the room. No one had expected the grandmother to offer the position of heir to Tedmond so casually—just a few words, and everything changed.Max’s eyes widened in disbelief, his face draining of color. He knew his grandmother suffered from amnesia, but he hadn’t imagined she’d go this far—handing over his rightful place to someone like Tedmond.Not only was she willing to give away everything he had worked for, she was also casting aside her own grandson.Lisa was just as stunned, her mouth hanging open. She had never imagined this would be how Max lost everything.“You can’t do that, Grandma!” Max suddenly shouted, rising from his seat. His face was livid. “How could you give my position to him like that?!”Even Tedmond, the man at the center of it all, looked taken aback. He blinked, his lips parting slightly. Sure, he knew Grandma Vivian liked him now—thanks to the amnesia—but he hadn’t expected this. Not in a million years.“That’s right!” Lisa added quickly, standi
