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From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 62. Name Your Price
Shaun couldn't believe his eyes. Van actually made a payment of twelve billion. He had hoped that he was a fraud and that he would be able to humiliate him. He never expected things to turn out that way. Simultaneously, Bruce Harper had just received a call from the accountant who reported that someone had just made a deposit of twelve billion dollars, and it wasn't specified what it was for. The man immediately dialed Shaun's number to make more inquiries. "Mr Harper, I was just about to call you,""What is going on over there?" He demanded. "What is this about a mystery deposit I'm hearing?" "Sir, the thing is, a young man claims to be interested in buying your business. Both the hotel and the restaurant! He says that the twelve billion is down payment." Shaun explained. "Are you serious?" Bruce was doubtful about what he heard. "Who on earth would be bold enough to make such a move?"Bruce was always notified by his accountant whenever a significant amount of money entered the
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 63. A Companion
Just like any other man, Van desired wealth, fame, and women; but it wasn't for callous reasons. He wanted to be rich, so that no one would ever look down on him, ever again. He wanted to be respected. He desired fame, well, because most times, no one ever cared about someone they didn't know. Then finally, Van wanted a woman to call his own, he thought he had found a forever friend in Bianca, but she proved him wrong painfully. Now that he had been blessed with a second chance, he was going to make sure he lived a fulfilled life. Of the three things he wanted, Van had been able to acquire two; wealth and a woman to call his own. All that was left was the fame. He wanted to make a name for himself within and outside Brimesville, and the only way he could do that was by growing his business empire all over the city. Even after paying the twelve billion, Van's account balance barely took any damage and he was pleased. Knowing that such an amount of money existed and was available
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 64. New Owner
Shaun only mentioned the higher amount, intentionally leaving out the other part, because he felt that if he told Van that they were willing to accept thirty six million, and he ended up buying it, his life would be over. He had been rude to Van without knowing that was now rich, and he feared that he was going to lose his job. Without taking so much as a second to think about the offer, Van made the payment of the remaining twenty eight billion, making him the new owner of the Golden Touch Series. "When do I get the deed to the place?" He asked with a dry expression on his face. Shaun was shell shocked, for someone to make such payments without even thinking twice, definitely he had two times, or even three times the amount in his account."I-- I'll talk to Mr Harper." He stammered. "Good. Now Shaun, I'm sure I don't need to tell you that your behavior today was very unacceptable," Van's voice was stern, and Shaun's heart was pounding like a jack hammer in his chest. This was i
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 65. Mother And Son
About two hours later, Van was relaxing in the hotel room, Cassie and Shaun had gone back to their posts. Despite his protests, Cassie begged him to let her finish her last day as a waitress before assuming the post of a manager. He didn't understand why, but he gave her his permission. The news that the ownership of the hotel had just changed hands to a new person quickly spread around the hotel and the restaurant. Cassie was never one to gossip, so she didn't say anything about it. Shaun however, could not stop talking about it. "What?! Are you sure of what you're saying?" A waiter asked. The rush hour was over, so they had the time to talk . "That guy who walked in with Cassie earlier bougt the restaurant?""And the hotel!" Another replied. "Damn, that's amazing. But when I saw him, he looked pretty young, and he wasn't even dressed well.""That's why it's so shocking. Another shocker, I heard that he gave Cassie Mr Preston's position." "What?? No way!""Everyone has had their
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 66. Perfect Family
Cassie's heart sank in her chest the moment she heard that. "W-wife?" What was he talking about? "But…but didn't you already end things with Bian–" she immediately cautioned herself. "I mean, I didn't know you were married."Van stared at her for a while, definetly there was something she was hiding from him. "I am." He answered briefly. "You're welcome to stay at the hotel for as long as you want, and while you do, the hotel services are entirely complimentary. Well, I must be on my way home now. See you tomorrow." He started to leave when she suddenly grabbed his wrist. "Is something wrong?'"I…I…" she wasn't sure what she wanted to say. Was she really going to lose her chance again? And without even getting the opportunity to try this time too? "Cassie, what is it?" No! There was no way she was willing to admit defeat so easily. Not within trying. "I just wanted to say thank you…for today. I never thought I'd end up being the manager here.""You're welcome. Have a good night's
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 67. The Deed
"Um Van–uh I mean, Mr Everest. Mr Harper is here to see you." Shaun announced. Not that Van was his boss, he didn't think he had the privilege to address him by his first name any more. "Very well. Where is he?""At the VIP lounge sir.""Alright. I'll join you in a minute." After Shaun had left, Van waited exactly one minute before he left the office. He didn't have anything he needed to do, he just wanted to take his time. "Mr Harper." He said as he got to the lounge. The man looked up and was surprised to find a casually dressed guy standing in front of him. "Van…Everest?" He asked with uncertainty. He was expecting the younger man to laugh and say he wasn't the one but instead he nodded and took the seat across him. "I assume you're here to hand over the deed? Or is there some other contract I need to sign?"Bruce Harper could barely contain his shock. He had never for once thought that the Van Everest that bought the entire Golden Touch Series was a young man in his twenties. "
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 68. Shocking News
Even though they were fairly comfortable around each other, Van and Ivy didn't share a room. She had mentioned it before that she was okay with it but he still felt the need to let her have her own personal space. "Hey," "Hey."The days to their wedding was drawing closer and he felt that she might be under a lot of pressure about the whole thing. Even earlier during dinner, she had been oddly quiet. "You okay?" He asked, moving to join her on the balcony. "Yeah. I was just thinking, our wedding is in two days. I guess I just can't believe this is actually happening.""Oh…well I –""Don't get me wrong Van, I'm not regretting my decision to marry you. I guess I'm just…nervous. Like really nervous."When she said that Van felt the weight in his heart lighten by a lot. He had been worried that he was the one forcing Ivy into a marriage she didn't want and she was only keeping quiet because she wanted to please him. Hearing that she wanted it to happen as well made him feel a whole lo
From Prison Bars To Gold Bars. 69. Desperate Soul
Elaine stared at the pictures she posted, there was no way that Van would remain quiet after seeing something like that. She giggled to herself. "Let's see if you want to see me now or not." She had a wicked glint in her eyes as she sipped on red wine. Not more than five minutes later, her phone rang and she immediately jumped to answer it. "So, you finally decided to–" she paused and checked the ID of the caller. "Ugh what is it?" Disappointment washed over her as she saw that it was her secretary. "You know what, whatever it is, it can wait." She hung up and sat the phone right next to her. "Elaine, what is the meaning of those pictures that you posted online?!" Her father demanded angrily. "Don't you think you're going too far with this stuff of yours?! It was amusing to watch at first but this is just desperation on a whole new level. I can not believe that my daughter would stoop so low to do something so indecent. Where did you even get such pictures?""That is none of your c
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169. More Questions
Ivy's eyes widened in shock as Detective James told her about the mayor's kidnapping. This was getting out of hand."What do we do now?" Ivy asked, her heart racing with fear.Detective James' expression was grim. "We need to find out who's behind this and get the mayor back."Ivy nodded, her mind racing. She knew that she had to do something.As they arrived at the police station, Ivy could see the chaos. Police officers were running around, trying to coordinate a rescue mission.Ivy's eyes scanned the room, looking for someone to talk to. And then, she saw him. The police chief, standing in the corner, looking smug.Ivy's eyes narrowed, her mind racing. What was he doing here? He was supposed to be under arrest.As Ivy approached him, the police chief looked up, a sly smile spreading across his face. "Ivy, I see you're still trying to play hero," he said.Ivy's eyes flashed with anger. "What do you know about the mayor's kidnapping?" she demanded.The police chief shrugged. "I don't
168. A decision
Moses's face contorted into a deep frown as he stared at his phone. He groaned and tossed the device aside. "What's wrong?" Greg asked, noticing the change in his demeanor. "Bianca. She said she wants to see me, that it's important. If I'm being honest with you Greg, I'm done with this relationship.""Why? She did something again?""Are you seriously asking me that? What the hell is the meaning of that nonsense she posted online the other day? Asking that son of a bitch to see her, and I bet the bastard ignored her too!""Just listen to her, Moses," Greg urged. "You never know what she might have to say, it could actually be important."Moses sighed, but eventually agreed to meet with Bianca. They agreed to meet at L'amor Del Rosario, a first class restaurant popular for their steaks.Bianca was already seated when Moses arrived, sipping a glass of wine. She looked beautiful, there was no doubt about that. The beauty that attracted him to her from the start was still there but Moses
167. Live Video
Bianca had tried different ways to get Van's attention but all to no avail. It felt like no matter what she did, he was unmoved, almost like he couldn't even see her at all. And she hated that. She tried sending text messages but she didn't know if he had blocked her number or maybe he changed his but it didn't go through. She also couldn't go to his house because she had no idea where he lived currently. The only other way she could reach out to him was through social media, but either he wasn't active or he had blocked her there as well. So her last resort was this. If she couldn't reach him personally, then she might as well reach out to the whole world. If he didn't see it, surely someone around him will. As soon as the live video started, Bianca's face filled the screen, her eyes cast downward in a gesture of remorse. She took a deep breath before speaking, her voice trembling with emotion."Hello, everyone. I would like to apologize for my behavior at the restaurant the ot
166. What Next?
"You said you have new updates for me?" Moses had been eagerly waiting ever since Greg called him that he was coming over with big news. Finally, he would get enough proof that Van was a criminal and he would use it to ruin his life, maybe even send him back to prison. "Yes. Is Bianca here?""Bianca? I don't understand, what does that have to do with the update you have?""Nothing. But the news I have is very big, and Bianca being here might jeopardize whatever plans you might have for Van. For confidentiality sake, I think it's better if it's just us.""Whatever. I still don't understand but she's not here. I sent her home early this morning. That woman is nothing but a headache to me lately, if it wasn't for what you said, I would have called off the wedding.""What is she doing?""We can talk about that later. Just tell me what you found.""Right okay. Remember the last time we spoke, I mentioned something about Dev?""Yeah?" He could never forget. The person who bought the hotel
165. Hidden Enemy II
Ivy and her uncle were taken to a safe house, where they were questioned by the police. Ivy told them everything she knew, from the mysterious messages to the chase through the streets.As they spoke, Ivy couldn't shake the feeling that there was still someone out there, watching her. She kept looking over her shoulder, expecting to see Rachel or one of the men.But as the hours passed, Ivy began to feel a sense of relief. They had caught Rachel and the men, and they were finally safe.Or so she thought.As the police were leaving, one of the officers handed Ivy a folder. "This was found on Rachel's person," he said. "We think it might be important."Ivy took the folder, her heart racing with anticipation. What could it be?As she opened the folder, Ivy's eyes widened in shock. Inside, she found a series of documents, detailing a sinister plot to take down her family's company.But that wasn't all. The documents also revealed that Rachel was just a small part of a much larger conspira
164. Hidden Enemy
Ivy's eyes strained to see through the darkness, her heart racing with anticipation. The footsteps were getting closer, and she knew she had to act fast. She slowly backed away, trying not to make any noise. But as she moved, her foot knocked against a chair, sending it crashing to the floor. The footsteps stopped, and Ivy held her breath. She knew she had to get out of there, fast. Suddenly, the lights flickered back on, and Ivy saw a figure standing in front of her. It was a woman, dressed in a black coat, with a sinister grin spreading across her face. Ivy's eyes widened as she realized who the woman was. It was the same woman who had been watching her at the airport. The woman took a step closer, her eyes gleaming with malice. "You're quite the detective, Ivy," she said. "But you'll never take me down." Ivy stood her ground, her heart racing with fear. She knew she had to stay calm and think clearly if she was going to get out of this alive. The woman took another ste
163. A Sinister Plot
Ivy and her uncle arrived at the police station, determined to finally uncover the truth. They were greeted by Detective James, who looked grim."What's going on?" Ivy asked, her heart racing with anticipation.Detective James hesitated before speaking. "We've received a tip that Margaret is planning to leave the country. We need to act fast if we're going to catch her."Ivy's eyes narrowed, her mind racing. They couldn't let Margaret get away."What's the plan?" Ivy asked, her voice firm.Detective James nodded. "We're going to set up a sting operation at the airport. We'll catch Margaret as she's trying to leave."Ivy nodded, her heart racing with excitement. This was it. They were finally going to catch Margaret.As they arrived at the airport, Ivy's nerves were on edge. She knew that this was a high-risk operation, but she was determined to see it through.Detective James gave the signal, and the police officers moved in. Ivy watched as they surrounded Margaret, who was trying to
162. Family Betrayal
Ivy's eyes locked onto Langley's, her heart racing with anticipation. What did he have that she would do anything to protect?Langley smiled, a sly smile spreading across his face. "You'll do anything to protect your family's company, won't you, Ivy?" he said.Ivy's eyes narrowed, her mind racing. What was Langley talking about?But before she could respond, Langley dropped another bombshell. "I have evidence that your family's company is involved in the embezzlement scheme," he said.Ivy's eyes widened in shock, her heart racing with fear. What was Langley talking about? Her family's company was not involved in the embezzlement scheme.But Langley just smiled, a triumphant smile spreading across his face. "I have documents, Ivy. Documents that prove your family's company is involved in the scheme."Ivy's eyes narrowed, her mind racing. This was a lie. Her family's company was not involved in the embezzlement scheme.But as she looked at Langley, Ivy saw something that made her blood
161. A Deep Connection
Ivy's eyes were fixed on Emily's face, her mind racing with the implications of what Emily had just told her. Richard Langley, one of the city's most powerful businessmen, was connected to Margaret's embezzlement scheme."What do you mean?" Ivy asked, her voice firm.Emily hesitated before speaking. "I've been going through some financial records, and I found a transaction between Margaret's company and Langley's company. It looks like they're working together."Ivy's eyes narrowed, her mind racing. This was a major breakthrough. If they could prove that Langley was involved in the embezzlement scheme, they might be able to take him down.But as Ivy thought about it, she realized that it wouldn't be easy. Langley was a powerful man with a lot of connections. He would stop at nothing to protect himself."We need to be careful," Ivy said, her voice firm. "Langley is not someone to be trifled with."Emily nodded, her expression serious. "I know. But I think we have a good chance of takin
