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From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 19
Getting back to the company, Tedmond couldn't stop grinning. His plan for revenge was going smoother than he had expected.At first, he had thoughts about revenge, but he had no idea that the Griffins would be connected to the first company he visited.Their presence made it easier for him to deal with them, but so far, nothing had been accomplished yet.“You're grinning so much, brother,” Bianca said. “Is it because of those crazy people from before?”Tedmond froze and glanced down at Bianca, seeing her curious blue eyes staring at him.He hadn’t expected her to be awake. What did he expect? They had been too loud, and their voices had woken her.“No, it's not because of them,” Tedmond replied.“Who are they? And why did you lie that you’re my father?” she questioned, her brows furrowing as if she was about to scold him.“Mommy said that it isn’t good to lie, and all liars aren’t good children. Does that mean you’re a bad child?”Tedmond peered down at her, worried about how to answe
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Hours passed, and soon all the tests were concluded. Tedmond stretched his arms in delight and checked his phone to see the time and contact Bianca. It was almost time for him to pick her up, and he wanted to be punctual.The students were still murmuring about him submitting the test early, and the top student couldn't help but feel jealous because everyone was paying attention to Tedmond instead of him.Usually, he was always the first student to submit his exams. He was Finn, the most intelligent student in the class and the class president.“He must have submitted nonsense or an empty sheet of paper,” Finn said. “There’s no way he could have passed if he was that bad in the past.”The others nodded in agreement.“As expected of Finn. He knows right away that Tedmond isn’t a smart student.”Tedmond paid no attention to them; their voices were just background noise.Just then, a student walked into the class. She glanced at Tedmond for a moment before walking past him to get to Finn
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 21
In less than ten minutes, the news of Tedmond's cheating had spread throughout the university. Through the school forum, everyone learned about his alleged cheating in the exams.That was the talk of the school, and although they had no idea how the cheating occurred, all the influencers were ready to take their shot at broadcasting the whole incident.“I knew he cheated,” a student from Tedmond’s course said to another. “He was the first to submit the test, and I thought he knew what he was writing.”“He doesn’t look like someone who would cheat, though.”“Do they write it on their faces?”Kyle frowned on the other side of the building as he read the post after hearing others talk about it.He knew Tedmond was not a smart student, but from the game they had played earlier and his interactions with Tedmond, he believed Tedmond wouldn’t be stupid enough to cheat.Even though he didn’t like Tedmond, he was convinced that Tedmond didn’t cheat. After all, Tedmond didn’t even cheat in a si
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 22
Upon entering the office where the other professors were gathered, Tedmond noticed them casting disdainful glances his way. On the other hand, Finn couldn’t stop grinning, clearly eager to see the outcome of his actions.“Hello, professors,” Tedmond greeted with a curious expression.He could already tell that this meeting was about the test. Lisa had claimed he got perfect scores, but he didn’t understand why that would lead them to believe he had cheated.“Hello to you too,” a male professor responded, tossing a sheet at him. “Can you explain how you got a perfect score?”Catching the sheet, Tedmond glanced at it, seeing a solid 100 staring back at him. He looked up at the professor. “I studied for the test and passed,” he replied. “Isn’t that how you’re supposed to pass a test?”The professor scowled. “You studied?”Tedmond nodded. “Yes.”“How many days did you study?” Scarlett asked.“Two days,” he answered.The professors' eyes widened in shock and disbelief. They had never heard
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 23
“Shut the hell up, you cheater,” Finn snapped. “Not only did you cheat on Lisa with your baby mama, but you also cheated on your test. I guess cheating runs in your blood.”Tedmond grinned. “So, it was Lisa who put you up to this, and that's the excuse she gave you? How interesting. If you were as smart as you think you are, you'd know that if I were a cheater, it would mean I cheated on my baby mama, making Lisa the mistress.”Finn scowled. “There’s no way Lisa would ever be a mistress to someone as worthless as you. You broke her heart and pretended to love her. She did the right thing leaving you for someone better.”Leaning closer, Tedmond whispered into Finn’s ear, “She didn’t completely leave me. She chose my brother, who only married her to spite me. In three to six months, she’ll receive divorce papers, and Max will marry someone else. It’ll be a repeat of my situation.”“What are you talking about?” Finn demanded.“Mark my words,” Tedmond replied calmly. “Max will divorce Lis
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 24
“I apologize for accusing Tedmond of cheating when he didn’t. I overheard the teacher telling Finn Barker that Tedmond had gotten a perfect score, and I got jealous. I thought he must have cheated and intended to prove it to others, but I was wrong—he never cheated; he studied and worked hard for that score.I hope Tedmond can forgive me for the trouble I caused him, and I hope you all stop seeing him in a bad light. It was all my fault. I have received my punishment and have been suspended for a few months. I will think about my actions before returning to school. Thank you for reading, and I am sorry.”Just as he thought, the fake witness said nothing about Lisa and Finn being part of the plan. He had taken all the blame on himself.Tedmond was about to move to the comment section when someone's hand wrapped around his shoulder.“Why are you still looking sour when everything has been cleared up?” Kyle questioned. “The people talking bad about you have stopped, and now you’re being
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 25
Looking at the doll, was a large teddy bear with the word 'Love' written in the center of its chest. The teddy bear had sparkles in its ears and looked incredibly girly.“Of course, I can get it,” Tedmond replied, his eyes scanning the stall to see several parents competing for the same teddy bear. “But we could easily buy another one instead of competing for this one,” he added, not wanting to join the battle for a teddy bear.Bianca’s bright eyes fell, and her shoulders slumped. “But I want it.”“We can order it online. I can take a picture of it.”Pouting, she stomped her foot on the ground. “I want to see you shoot the arrow and win,” she insisted.Eyes widening, Tedmond cleared his throat, his cheeks flushing. “Alright, I’ll get you the teddy bear.”As he pulled her along to pay, her lips curled into a smile.“$5,” Tedmond said, placing it on the stall table. “I’ll play the game now.”At the same time, a man with a much bigger hand slammed his money on the stall table. “$5,” he s
From Illegitimate To A Zillionaire Heir CHAPTER 26
The stall owner's eyes widened at the accusation, and he tried to defend himself. “I did nothing to the bow,” he denied.Tedmond showed the bow to the stall owner. “You made the strings so loose that others couldn’t shoot many targets. Do you do that all the time?”Tedmond’s words caught the attention of the other people who had been watching him shoot. They all glared at the stall owner.“So, that’s why we couldn’t hit the target,” one muttered.“He messed with the bows.”“He never intended to give out the teddy bear in the first place.”“Are you sure you’re telling the truth?” a bald man asked. “He messed with the bow?”The bald man was impressed with Tedmond’s archery skills. The way Tedmond held the bow was just like a professional, and the man wondered how Tedmond had acquired such skills and from whom he had learned.“Why would I lie about something like that?” Tedmond asked the bald man.Seeing the serious look on Tedmond’s face, the bald man turned to the stall owner, his gaze
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Looking at the manager, Tedmond smirked, tilting his head slightly to glance at the employee who had been mocking him moments ago.Her face had gone pale. She had been the one to make it seem like he didn’t have the money to be in the VIP room, even though he had clearly stated that his friend was waiting for him.“Didn’t you say you’d quit if I was telling the truth?” Tedmond asked smoothly.The employee immediately panicked, scrambling to think of what to say. If she made a mistake and slipped up, she was going to lose her job.“I made a mistake,” she blurted out. “Your shirt made me think you wouldn’t be able to afford the VIP section. There have been tons of people who came in here claiming they could afford it, but they couldn’t.”The manager turned to her, but Tedmond stopped him with a raise of his hand.“You said you would quit if my shirt wasn’t cheap, like you claimed,” Tedmond muttered.She nodded, starting to feel relieved. She had only mentioned quitting if his shirt was
CHAPTER 214
Hearing them, Tedmond sighed. He hadn't expected it to take so long to be allowed into the restaurant's VIP section. It wasn’t as if checking the list of guests in the VIP room and confirming who had invited him was a big deal.The employee, emboldened by the others’ reactions, smirked. “I was just telling him that the VIP section is for important guests only.”Tedmond remained unfazed, his expression blank. He had dealt with worse before. If they thought they could embarrass him, they were mistaken. Casually, he took his phone from his pocket and scrolled through his messages.“I don’t need to prove anything to you,” he said smoothly, not sparing them a glance. “My friend is already inside the VIP room.”Walsh raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. “Oh? And who might that be?”As soon as the question left Walsh's mouth, the employee was about to speak when Tedmond cut her off.“Kyle Krishin,” he replied, finally meeting Walsh’s gaze, his lips curling into a smirk.The moment the nam
CHAPTER 213
Realizing that Tedmond had recorded the entire conversation, they all began to panic again. They had just managed to convince Duncan to let them off, and now Tedmond had another piece of evidence to use against them—one that could involve the cops, as it contained proof of their kidnapping attempt.“We didn’t mean it that way!” Adeline yelled, completely panicked since she had also agreed to it. “We were just talking. Of course, there was no way we would actually kidnap your daughter—she’s our family.”“Adeline is right,” Harold immediately added. “We only wanted to meet her since you wouldn’t allow us to.”Tedmond tilted his head to the side. “Really?” he asked, his eyes softening as if he were considering their words.Adeline and the others nodded quickly, desperately hoping he would buy their excuse, even though it was so weak that no one would believe it.“Do you all think I’m dumb?” Tedmond demanded, his eyes darkening. His sharp tone made them flinch. “I don’t care how you come
CHAPTER 212
Everyone in the room froze as they saw Tedmond. His presence alone was enough to make them panic. They hadn’t expected him to be in the house at that moment, and now, he hadn’t just overheard them talking about him—he had heard all of their plans.Adeline began to panic, certain that he wouldn’t let them off now that he knew everything.“What are you doing here?” Harold asked, his brows rising in confusion.He had changed the combination code at the front door and was sure that no one had told Tedmond what the code was. How had he gotten in?Tedmond’s gaze swept over the room, his expression unreadable. Then, in a voice so calm it sent chills down their spines, he said, “Say that again.”His voice, though soft, carried a quiet menace that thickened the air with tension. No one spoke. His eyes landed on Adeline, who immediately looked away. Then on Harold, who shifted uncomfortably. His patience thinned.“Did you not hear me?” he asked, his tone still even. “I said, repeat what you jus
CHAPTER 211
As soon as the words rolled out of Richard’s lips, everyone present turned their heads to glare at him. Although he spoke about himself, his words sounded more like he was defending Tedmond, and they couldn’t stand hearing such a thing.“What do you mean you wouldn’t give it back?” Adeline demanded, her face twitching with anger.The others also wanted to hear Richard’s answer. How dare he say that when they were trying to figure out how to force Tedmond to let go of the shares and return them?“Like I said,” Richard began. “We’ve always told him how useless he was and made sure he felt worthless. Now that he has the shares—something even his father doesn’t have—he will never give them up, no matter what we do. So, it’s all a waste anyway. We should give up right here.”The others tried to speak, but Richard cut them off, unwilling to let them interrupt before he finished. He had already thought it through and was sure of his conclusion.From Tedmond’s behavior earlier, it was clear t
CHAPTER 210
At the Griffin Mansion the next morning…The Griffin family slowly gathered in the living room. Harold, on the other hand, looked at each of them in confusion. He had no idea why they had all shown up at his house.They had arrived at midnight, leaving him no chance to ask them their reason for coming.This time, Max was home, but he would soon be heading out for his lectures.“So, tell me why you’re all here,” Harold said once everyone had settled in. “Did something happen?”With a frown on her face, Adeline parted her lips.“Well, we wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for that bastard son of yours!”At the mention of Tedmond, Max’s brows furrowed.‘Tedmond again?’Max hated whenever Tedmond was the topic of discussion. It was either them mocking Tedmond or comparing the two of them.“You mean Tedmond?” Harold asked, his brows knitting together.“Which other bastard son do you have?” Evelyn questioned.Harold glanced at her. “I had to ask since there was no way you would have run into Ted
CHAPTER 209
Looking at Persis, Tedmond couldn’t help but wonder what she was talking about. She had just mentioned his father's company, and he had no idea what might be wrong with it.Since Duncan's silence had been bought with shares and the other external family members had intervened, the company was safe.For now.Tedmond still had a debt in the company’s name, and the interest would keep rising to the point where they wouldn’t be able to pay it back.When that time came, he would claim the company like it was the natural thing to do.On second thought, he realized he should have gone to the family home to see the expression on his father’s face. But it was better for him not to go while the others were there.That would be too much noise and trouble. He didn’t think he could stand all of them at once.“What interesting thing is about to happen?” Tedmond asked Persis, his brows furrowing in curiosity.“Harold is trying to make Max and Kyle friends again,” Persis replied, the look on her face
CHAPTER 208
“Did you just mention my mother?” Tedmond demanded, glaring at them with sharp intensity.He had considered ignoring them and walking away, but he hadn’t expected them to bring his mother into the conversation. It wasn’t the first time, yet it never failed to make his blood boil. How dare they bring her up after everything they had done to her?And why was it that he and his mother were the ones blamed for his existence, while Harold got to walk around free, untouched by their judgment?The look on Tedmond’s face made Frank and the others flinch. It was the first time they had seen him like this. In the past, he would have been the one looking terrified, avoiding their gaze.Feeling annoyed that she had flinched at Tedmond’s glare, Adeline opened her mouth to speak, but he didn’t give her the chance.“Did you just bring my mother into this discussion?” Tedmond repeated, stepping forward, his glare unwavering. “Didn’t Max tell you what happened the last time he mentioned my mother?”
CHAPTER 207
Duncan’s gaze shifted to Tedmond, a silent question in his eyes. Was he going to back down, or was he finally going to stand his ground? He had no idea why Mr. Washington had asked him to hand the shares to the members of the Griffin family.To Duncan, the first time he had heard about Tedmond was when Mr. Washington mentioned him. When he went to meet the Tedmond in question, he was surprised to find how similar they looked. The first thing he noticed was the familiar blue eyes and height.For a moment, he wondered if Mr. Washington was affiliated with the Griffin family. But on second thought, he dismissed the idea—he didn’t want to doubt Mr. Washington. If Mr. Washington had wanted his help, he would have told him.Tedmond met Tina’s gaze, then slowly stood up. “You’re right. I don’t have a place in this family,” he said, his voice calm but firm. “But I do have these shares now. And whether you like it or not, that makes me a part of this company.”A tense silence filled the room.