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From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 118
Nathan’s mind raced, trying to remember when and where he could have possibly signed such a document. Elon continued, his tone measured but firm. “Nathan, this document gives Vanessa full managerial control over the Genesis project. I have nothing against you personally, but your signature is on that paper. We have to abide by it. And it is a permanent seal!” Nathan’s face flushed with a mix of anger and disbelief. “This is a mistake! I never signed this willingly. There must be some misunderstanding! Is this some kind of joke?” Vanessa stepped forward, her expression calm and collected. She cleared her throat. “Mr. Reed, we were together last night. Perhaps you don’t remember, but you did sign the papers. I didn’t force you to do anything. You seemed quite sure of your decision.” Nathan’s thoughts flashed back to the previous night. The drinks, the laughter, the intimate moments. Hold on, hold on, hold on… He tried to replay the scene from last night with the vague memory he ga
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 119
Fred's heart sank as he listened to Garret's ominous words. Nathan, noticing the shift in Fred's expression, quickly took the phone from him. "Garret, what's going on? What do you mean Alex is coming after me?" Garret's voice was steady but urgent. "Sir Nathan, Alex has filed multiple lawsuits claiming that he's entitled to a significant portion of Reed Empire. He's alleging mismanagement and fraudulent activities. From the documents I've seen, he's prepared a strong case.” “This isn't just a family feud; it's a full-blown legal battle. And he's not stopping there—he's already taken steps to freeze some of your assets." Nathan felt a wave of nausea wash over him. "How did he gather so much evidence? And why now?" Garret sighed. "He's been planning this for a long, long time, Nathan. It looks like he's been building his case for years. The timing is strategic, especially with the turmoil surrounding the Genesis project. He wants to strike when you're at your most vulnerable. I go
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 120
“I say you strategize. Play it like a chess game, big brother. You’ve always been good at that. After me, you are the next best." Nathan smiled through his tears, feeling much better. Little she was, but her impact on his heart was priceless. He swore to do anything to protect his sister. “You’re right, Kamsi. I’ll handle this like a chess game. Thanks for reminding me.” Kamsi’s soft giggle on the other end of the line was like a balm to his troubled heart. “I know you can do it, big brother. You’ve always been the best.” “I’ll visit you soon, Kamsi. We’ll have another chess match, and this time, I’ll win.” She laughed again. “We’ll see about that. Take care, big bro.” Nathan ended the call, feeling a renewed sense of purpose. He couldn’t let Alex, Vanessa, or anyone else destroy what he and Kamsi had worked so hard to build. He needed to think strategically, like he always did in chess. He walked over to his desk and pulled out a notepad, scribbling down everything he could r
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 121
Nathan took a deep breath, grateful that Dave was finally hitting the nail on the head. Dave had wasted so much of his precious time. “When you were being jailed you mentioned knowing Alex Reed. I want every single information about him! What do you know and how can I get him? What are his weak spots?” Nathan asked, hoping that Dave would know one or two things. Suddenly, Dave began to laugh maniacally again. His laugh was that of mockery mixed with pity and a tiny bit of humour! “That bastard. So, Red Wolf finally did it! Let me guess, Nathan, he scares the shit out of you, yeah?” Dave smiled. “I know he messed me up, broke our deal and left me here to rot, but I take my hats off to that dude. He is the literally scariest villain I have ever laid my eyes on. You are screwed, Reed!” Those words from Dave’s mouth made matters worse. If someone as cold hearted as Dave should make such remarks about Alex, then Nathan was truly in a hot bowl of soup. “Wha.. what do you mean? He
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 122
Nathan's blood ran cold. "Alex Reed?" he repeated, gripping the steering wheel tighter. "When did this happen, Emma?" "Just this morning," Emma replied, her voice trembling slightly. "The letter said I was to leave immediately, and new management would take over. I didn't even get a chance to clear out my things." Nathan's mind raced. How had Alex moved so quickly? He hadn't even had time to confront him yet, and already his step brother was making bold moves against him. "Alright, Emma. Stay safe. I'll handle this." He hung up and took a deep breath, trying to control his rising anger. It was clear Alex was playing hardball, and Nathan needed to be prepared for anything. He stepped out of the car and approached the security guard again, this time with steely determination. "I'm Nathan Reed, the rightful owner of Witanhurst Estate. If you don't let me in, I will call the authorities and have you all removed from my property." “Oh, so you are the Nathan guy. You know, our boss Ale
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 123
The next morning, Nathan found himself on the bed of his hotel room. He had slept in his clothes, unable to summon the energy to change. The clock read 8:29 am, but the idea of facing another day filled him with dread. His body ached from tension, and he felt grimy from not having showered. He wished nights were longer than days. He was getting to scared to face the world again. He sighed. His body was smelly as he had not taken his bath last night. Alex, Alex, Alex. His half-brother haunted his thoughts, turning his life upside down. Nathan’s mind swirled with anxiety and fear. Alex had already claimed Witanhurst Estate, and now it seemed he was making another bold move. First, it was Vanessa and now, it is Alex. They truly did him dirty.Nathan turned on the TV, hoping to distract himself. Instead, a news headline caught his eye, making his stomach drop. He quickly dashed into the bathroom, splashed water on his face so he could see clearly and then, he returned back to watc
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 124
“Young master? Are you.. He has hung up.” Fred gently his head on the wall. ‘Think Fredrick, think. There has to be a loophole, a pit. Something, anything.” he roared and scattered the books and files on his table. But there was nothing Fred could do at this moment. All he could do was sit down in his chair and sigh in disappointment. How could he have let this happen? He could have put more pressure on Nathan or he would have derived a backup plan. He just sat there and watched everything unfold right under his nose. There was still one thing that bothered Fred and frightened him. When he was newly appointed as P.A to the Reeds, he was treated like family and Fred found so much joy and satisfaction serving the Reeds that he signed a contract to work for the ‘Reeds’ until he retired at age 80. In the document, he did not state that he would serve Nathan or his father. He said he was going to serve the ‘Reed Empire’ no matter who becomes the head, he has to serve. There was
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 125
Nathan walked forward towards Alex and Fred. His sudden appearance surprised everyone. His confidence and charisma was not as strong as before, but some of his staff still respected him. “Look who’s here. Well, hello, stepbrother. Are you here to kneel before the almighty Red Wolf?” “Okay, okay, I’m just kidding. You are already down on your knees and you have lost. Tell me, brother, how does it feel to be on the losing side?" Alex’s voice dripped with mockery, a twisted smile playing on his lips. Nathan stood his ground, his eyes narrowing. “This isn’t over, Alex. You might think you’ve won, but the fight is far from finished.” Alex chuckled, shaking his head. “Oh, Nathan, always the optimist. You see, the difference between us is that I make things happen. You, on the other hand, are too soft-hearted. That’s why you lost everything.” Fred looked between the two brothers, feeling the tension crackling in the air. He knew Nathan was in a vulnerable position, but he also knew t
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CHAPTER 430 (THE END)
“What now? You’re gonna leave me here to die away? Huh? Is that how you forgive? And I don’t need your fucking forgiveness, you hear me?” “You are still a loser. Look what it took you to get here! You lost Fred, lost your employees, lost your wife, lost your sister! You are a loser, Nathan, and it will always be that way! Go on, walk away like you always do, but what I said just now is the truth, okay?” Alex roared out in agony and pain, trying to break free. His words kept opening a wound in Nathan’s heart. A wound that he was trying to heal, a wound he would spend a trillion dollars to completely close up. But Alex did not give a damn! He needed to lash out his own anger and cries. “I would kill you over and over again, brother. Our father was an asshole just like you. He hated me, he could not bear the responsibility of a son from his janitor. And I am the product of that disgusting intimacy, Nathan.” Alex’s voice broke. He didn’t want it to, but it did. His entire body shook,
CHAPTER 429 (GRANDE FINALE)
Alex Reed struggled to breathe as hard as he struggled to see. He looked around and could barely see a thing. He was in a dark room and whoever the fuck put him there was merciful enough to place a dim light above his head, just enough for him to see his own breath. He tried to move, but his body was numb, and yes, he was tied to a chair, so he could not move. He had been captured. He tried to recall the last incident that happened to him. He was in his car, driving to the airport for his departure, and then he was drinking… Yes. He was poisoned by a man who was not Mark, his driver. Someone had ambushed him, and now, he was tied up to a stupid chair when he was supposed to be on the seat of his private jet. Clearly, it was Megan. Alex had been humiliated to the core already. He had Vanessa slap him ruthlessly in public, diminishing his pride, lowering his esteem in front of the whole world. Then, he had Emma threaten him. This was not right. This was not the Alex he had envision
CHAPTER 428 (FINALE)
Marcus’s breath hitched. His heart pounded in his ears, drowning out the sound of the wind rustling through the trees. His fingers curled into fists, and for the first time in years, he felt something he had long buried—fear. His lips parted slightly, but no words came. April, oblivious to the storm brewing within Marcus, stared at Neil’s grave with a mixture of shock and grief. “Neil…” she whispered, her voice cracking. “I—I didn’t even know he was buried here. I mean, I heard he was killed. And whoever did it, death to the person.” Mr. Frost said nothing. He simply stood there, his hands in his coat pockets, his head slightly tilted, watching Marcus the way a lion watches its prey—patient, unhurried, and inevitable. “You seem shaken, Marcus,” Mr. Frost finally said, his voice smooth, almost amused. “Why?” Marcus forced a dry chuckle. “I just… I wasn’t expecting this,” he lied. “It’s just bringing back memories.” “Ah,” Mr. Frost nodded, taking a slow step toward Neil’s grave.
CHAPTER 427 (FINALE)
“You said you wanted to see me?” Asked Marcus, panting. He had been running. He dared not disappoint Mr. Frost or make him wait. Especially because Mr. Frost had been cold towards him for a while. Marcus was not sure why Mr Frost would tell him to meet him at the cemetery. He literally just returned from a journey, not a vacation trip, a work trip to Dubai and he had been there for over 1 month, alone and away from all social connections, online and offline. “Did you bring your girlfriend as I requested?” asked Mr. Frost. “Yes I did, sir.” Marcus responded and signalled for April to come over. This was yet another strange thing. Why did he request for April too? April walked up to them and greeted Mr. Frost respectfully. Mr. Frost looked into her eyes and smiled, the type of smile that came from past lives and would live on for millions of years. His smile was so endearing, thought April, the very first day she met him. There was an aura he exuded that was so… so familiar, so
CHAPTER 426
Mr. Frost stood there, silently allowing the breeze to softly kiss his tender skin. Tender? No, more like rough and craggy. In this context, many people would say he had been through hell and back. But this was not the case for Mr. Frost. He lived in hell, ate in hell, cried in hell, burnt in hell, revived, burnt again, defeated demons, defeated the devil himself, and took over control. But he was close. He was this close to losing it, this close to becoming the very thing that destroyed him. His life had been a mystery, a story that could cover over 2,000 pages and 400 chapters. If only he had been writing a story of his life, or at least just documenting some specific events or even writing a journal, then it might probably be the best selling book in the New York Times or even in the entire world. Maybe he would title it, “The Man Who Survived Hell and Ruled It.” or “A Man Called Revenge!” He scoffed. He gulped down his bottle of wine as he reminisced back to early orphan
CHAPTER 425
“I… I’m sorry, Loulou. But this is it! You remember when you I used to carry that firewood back in Egypt? And then, I would… I would, um, fall and trip over? Then you would say, ‘Abni, adhhab wastriha. ead ghadan wasawf takun 'aqwaa’?” “Then I would run back home and cry. Ha!” Alex sniffed in. “I think this is the time, Loulou. I am falling. I am tripping over, and I cannot stand by and watch all that we have built crumble. I have no one left, Loulou. Vanessa has left me, Megan she… she is a fucking snake and had been a betrayer.” “All the people I called friends are fucking leeches. Parasites. I will be returning back to Egypt, Mom, but not for long. I will be back. Stronger and better.” Cozbi just lay there, eyes shut, breathing slow and paced. Alex was not sure when she would wake up or if leaving her was the right decision. But he smelled danger. First of all, Vanessa had actually been around all those times, and then Megan, whom he thought was going to be his salvation, turned
CHAPTER 424
“Sir! Someone is here to see you!” George, his right hand man said. Donald was raging. He had been grinding his teeth for days now. What was going on? Him, Donald Arthur, one of the most feared men in the city, lost a fight to his useless son and to a little girl. He felt like a laughingstock. He had built his empire with blood, sweat, and absolute ruthlessness. He had crushed men who dared to stand in his way. He had destroyed families without blinking. And now? He had lost to them? To a boy who once cowered before him and a girl he never even considered a threat? Unacceptable. His fingers curled into fists, his knuckles turning white as he forced himself to breathe. He had been grinding his teeth so much that his jaw ached. "Who is it?" Donald snapped, his voice sharp as a blade. George hesitated. "He… uh, he didn’t give a name, sir. But he said you'd want to see him." Donald exhaled sharply, rubbing his temples. "If this is another damn journalist or some lowlife trying
CHAPTER 423
Alex’s body went numb for two reasons. Firstly, her stomach was bloated. Secondly, it was Vanessa. His eyes bulged out, and he looked to Megan, who gave him a sly smile. Finally, their eyes interlocked. Alex could breathe her anger. It was like he was standing next to a fire, a hot lava, and one push from an inauspicious wind could lead to an untimely death. “You!” he said to Megan before taking slow steps to his ex, who was not official. Finally, they were sharing the same oxygen and staring eyeball to eyeball. “V.. Vanessa. I… Look, I know that…” Slap! Alex held his face. He felt humiliated. But he had to try one more time. “Vanessa. Whatever you think is not true. I…” Slap! Slap again. Slap the fourth time. This got onlookers making videos of the lady slapping the man at the airport. Alex could do nothing. He was trapped. His security guards were not with him, and he was in an open space; he could not raise hand or voice against a pregnant woman. “5 months, Alex Reed. 5
CHAPTER 422
2 Weeks Later ‘Beep’ ’Beep’ ‘Beep’ The machines hymned rhythmically, echoing into the four walls of the hospital room. Cozbi’s situation did not seem to be getting any better. It was, in fact, worsening. Alex thumped his head on the wall repeatedly. “I told her! I fucking told her! I fucking told her not to meet with Mr. Frost. Now she has a fucking heart attack.” Alex roared, curled his fist into a ball, and punched the wall. But it only left him with a pulverised hand. “She will be fine,” said Megan to comfort him. “Do not tell me she will be fine. It’s been two weeks now, and my mother had not even lifted a finger. I knew her coming to the UK was a big red flag. And you,” Alex continued, focusing his attention on Megan, “You knew she was going in to see Mr. Frost, that… that god… or whatever his fucking title is. Yet you not only approved of it, you even went in with her. All of that without my consent!” Alex roared. Then Megan stood up and walked to him. “Alex, do not
