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From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 229
The lady looked into Megan’s eyes to give her heartfelt, teary response. “My name is Sara and I am from Egypt. I was the caretaker of Alex when he was young. When Alex’s mother and her young son arrived many many years ago, my family was hospitable enough to house both mother and son, feed them for many years and my father took Alex as his own son because the boy did not have a father. They became life family.” “But Alex was a really bad child. He caused trouble wherever he went and my father could no entertain his behaviour. Instead, I was paid to look after young Alex and fulfill all his needs. He joined a bad gang at an early age and threatened me to stay with him and his mother as their caretaker. He…” the lady paused, tears swelling in her eyes. “He used me for many years, night after night after night, even though I was way older then him. And if I dared say a word, he would cut me and bruise me. His mother was not any different. They were ungrateful souls. Alex is a murder
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 230
“Anita, where the fuck are you?” Enrique counted his words angrily, shoving his anger into Anita’s ears through the phone. “Your own mother is in the fucking hospital, the family is breaking apart and I am here trying to keep things together. Henry keeps asking questions I cannot possibly answer. Do you know what would happen if he loses interest?” There was a momentary silence on the other end followed by a sharp sigh. “I said I am with friends. We don’t always get to visit London like this. So allow me to…” “Listen here kid. I am your older brother and the head of this family after mom and I can tell you when to sit and when to stand because you are my fucking responsibility. I am the eldest son. So, I want you to return your ass back here by dawn.” Enrique charged. But Anita was unfazed. She simply neutralised Enrique’s anger by giggling lightly. “Come on ‘big bro’. Stop acting like you care about me. You only care about your fucking self and all the assests of the family.”
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 231
Enrique straightened up, forcing a calm expression onto his face. "Send him in." Henry walked in, his usual self-assured demeanour slightly tempered by a hint of concern. "Hey man. What’s up?” Henry shook Enrique. “You look tense. Did your company lose money? Or the weight of your single life is fucking with your head?” Henry asked, followed by a smirk. Enrique forced out a laughter from his depressing mind. He needed to act just right when in front of Henry. “Come on man. I would get married someday. I just want to fuck all the bitches in this city first. I hear pussies are calories in this city.” He replied. “You are a bad dog. A really bad dog! But of course. There are hundreds of them in my contact list. You might want to play around.” Henry then slapped a little packet of weed on his table. “You can have that. The finest in the city.” Their conversation was enveloped in a deep silence as Enrique tried to empty the content of his weed into a piece of paper and wrap it up.
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 232
Megan’s heart nearly stopped. She quickly snapped the box shut and scrambled to her feet, trying to mask the panic in her eyes. "Alex! I... I was just... looking for something I dropped earlier," she stammered, forcing a nervous smile. Alex’s eyes narrowed as he stepped closer, his gaze shifting from Megan to the box in her hand. "And you thought it might be under the bed?" His tone was calm, almost too calm, which only heightened Megan’s fear. She nodded, trying to keep her voice steady. "Yes, I wasn’t sure where it could have rolled off to, so I was checking everywhere. Didn’t mean to intrude." Alex reached out, gently taking the box from her hand. He opened it, his expression unreadable as he saw the empty interior. "Strange place to look for something, don’t you think?" Megan swallowed hard, her mind racing for a plausible explanation. "I know it seems odd, but I’ve been scatterbrained lately. Thought I might have put it there without realizing." Alex studied her for a momen
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 233
The night wore on beautifully. The stars were out and shining brightly. Like Anice Feeny said, ‘Stars don’t shine without darkness.’ And how right she was. The night was really really dark. But the bright stars and moon accentuated the beauty of the night. To some, the stars were simply a beautiful sight to behold. Looking at those adorable burning balls many miles away was breathtaking. To others, it was a marvellous moment for constellations, especially for astronomers. To some, it was a romantic moment where their partners would hold their hand under the bright reflection of the moon, looking deep into their eyes like they were about to rip their soul out with a kiss. But to some, the stars were a reminder of some certain memories. Past memories that they held dear to them. Sad ones. “He was… Neil was right. Nathan was too soft. He just wasn’t meant for this world.” Marcus said lightly as he stared at the grave which he had buried Nathan. April sighed, tears dropping down h
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 234
“Ouch… that’s enough. Fuck!” Alex screamed as his doctor tried to clean his wounds as usual. The effect of the bullet that Kamsi pierced into his skin was not funny. He had to undergo some painful treatments. “But sir. If you don’t…” “I said enough, asshole. You wanna kill me? Come on. Just give my drugs to Sara and you can leave. I can’t stand this pain.” Alex argued, rubbing the spot where the pain reverberated. ‘Kamsi, you little bitch. I hope you are actually dead. If you aren’t, you better kill yourself before I find you. Ouch!’ Alex whispered out loud. Sara, whose heart was still pounding in her chest, took the medicine from the doctor. Ever since that Megan lady stepped into the house, her heartbeat had not remained the same. Every single time she stood in front of Alex, her heart would leap. What if Alex knew that she was the one who helped Megan find that box? What if Alex knows that she was trying to escape and go back home to her people? “Why are you standing ther
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 235
“Welcome back ma’am.” “Welcome back home ma’am.” Vivian looked at the security guard, looking tired and frustrated. “I have told you before, do not call me ma’am. Call me mama. I am yo mama. Is that clear?” The security guard quickly saluted and bowed his head in agreement. “Your wish is my command ma’am. How was your trip mama?” He asked. “That is none of your fucking business. You are just my security guard and nothing else. So, stop standing there staring at me like I’m a statue and get my stuff inside!” Vanessa shot rudely. And then she walked away, leaving her gigantic bags and substantial items. “Just a three days journey and she went with all these?” Asked the security guard to his fellow who helped him raise the hefty bags. “You act as if this is your first time dealing with Mama,” the second guard chuckled, shaking his head as he grabbed one of the bulky bags. “You should know by now, she never travels light. Every trip, it’s like she’s moving her entire wardrobe.
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 236
Alex quickly slid the knife back into pocket, carving a smile on his face as he turned to Vanessa. "Oh, nothing to worry about, babe," he said smoothly, walking towards her with a casual ease that belied the violence of moments earlier. "Just had to deal with some idiots who don’t know how to keep their mouths shut." Vanessa raised an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued but not enough to press further. "I heard some yelling. Sounded serious." Alex chuckled, brushing off her concern. "You know how it is. Some people just need a little reminder of their place. It’s all taken care of now." She gave him a sceptical look but decided to drop it. "Alright, if you say so. So, how has your life been without me? I am sure your dick must be calling my name every night.” Vanessa began walking towards Alex seductively, gradually pulling off her clothes. Truth was that Alex no longer had the romantic zeal he once had for Vanessa anymore. He was tired of her and had wished her trip would have exte
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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
