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From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 276
Neil tried to speak, but his mouth went dry. The memory of Marcus’s broken body, the torture they had inflicted on him, flooded his mind. He had assumed Marcus was long gone, buried under the weight of their cruelty. But no no. He was dead wrong. And now, here stood Marcus, alive and burning with vengeance. Marcus looked like he was about to rip off the head of a beast. Marcus walked around Neil, circling him like a predator stalking its prey. "All these years, I’ve dreamed of this day. The day I could watch you fall, see that smug face crumble into fear and regret. And now… look at you." Neil opened his mouth to protest, to beg, but Marcus wasn’t done. He stopped, standing face to face with Neil, his eyes dark with rage. "You thought you could just do whatever you wanted. But you forgot something, Neil. People like you… always get what’s coming to them." The police officers remained silent, observing as Marcus vented years of pent-up fury. He leaned in close, his voice a low wh
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 277
Alex’s hands were almost vibrating, but he did not pick the call. No, not now, not ever. Neil had been caught and he would have to suffer everything alone. He was smart to have detached Brymid from his legal possession. Now, he would be free and only Neil was going to suffer the consequence of their actions. “Alex looked at Vanessa. She too was tense, but not as tense as he was. The atmosphere in the reception was too thick for them to breathe properly. They were about to meet Mr. Frost as they had agreed, and there were so many things on their plates. Firstly, Alex would have to answer why he used inauthentic materials for a project as huge and important as The Genesis project. He had used the money for his personal benefit. Now, he was short on capital and was literally in a big mess. Secondly, Mr. Frost has asked him to come along with Kamsi. But why? How could he tell Mr Frost the truth? That Kamsi, the teenager whom he came on with just a few weeks ago, was dead? Killed by
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 278
Nathan, sitting behind that enormous desk like a king on his throne, watching Alex with those cold, calculating eyes. “Alex,” Mr. Frost said, his voice smooth but with an undercurrent of danger. “I’ve been waiting.” Alex swallowed again. He couldn’t find his voice, so he nodded instead. Mr. Frost gestured to the chair across from him. “Sit down.” Alex did as he was told, feeling like a child about to be scolded. Mr. Frost didn’t speak right away. He just watched him, his fingers steepled under his chin. The silence was unbearable. This was a psychological hack used by smart, powerful people to instil fear into their opponent’s heart. And it always worked. Finally, Mr. Frost spoke again, his voice casual, almost friendly, but Alex wasn’t fooled. “I heard you brought Vanessa with you. That’s good. But where is Kamsi? I asked you to bring her.” The question hung in the air like a death sentence. Alex’s mouth went dry. His palms were sweating again. ‘What could he say? What c
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 279
Nathan raised an eyebrow, his expression inscrutable. “Hmm... right, space. But you did mention she was doing exceptionally well. I find it hard to believe that someone so talented would just abandon a project like Genesis, especially with the kind of funding we’re talking about.” He leaned in, his voice low and laced with an intensity that made Alex's skin crawl. “Unless, of course, there’s something else going on. Something you’re not telling me. Perhaps you’re feeling the heat from the recent news surrounding Brymid? The hospital you’ve so conveniently distanced yourself from?” At this point, Alex was sure that he was peeing himself. He could hear the droplets of water cascading down from his pants and hitting the marble floor. A bead of sweat trickled down his back as he fought to maintain his facade. “Brymid is... it’s a separate entity, sir. I have no involvement with their operations anymore. That’s Neil’s problem now,” he stammered, but even he could hear the desperation
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 280
Vanessa strolled in, looking as confident as a cat that had just devoured a canary. Her presence filled the room with a mix of tension and relief, like a cool breeze on a sweltering day. She wore a tailored suit that hugged her figure perfectly, her hair cascading in soft waves that framed her face. “Alex,” she said, her voice smooth and melodic. “What’s going on?” Vanessa shot Alex a look, one that could only be described as a blend of concern and curiosity. “Is everything okay? You look pale.” “Yeah, just… just a little overwhelmed,” Alex managed to say, forcing a smile that felt more like a grimace. He knew the façade was thin, but he hoped Vanessa would understand the gravity of the situation. The expression on his face was screaming ‘Help my ass. This man is holding me in prison!’ Beatrice interjected, her eyes narrowing as he locked onto Alex. “Overwhelmed? Alex should be. After all, he was talking about the Genesis Project with my boss. I did my findings and Alex here has
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 281
Vanessa shifted uncomfortably in her seat, unsure of how to respond. The confidence that had radiated from her just moments ago now seemed to have evaporated. She had dealt with powerful men before, but Mr. Frost was different—there was something about him that made her feel vulnerable, exposed. “Let’s cut through the theatrics, shall we?” Nathan continued, his voice icy but controlled. “So, I received a complaint about the ongoing project, Alex Reed. it was reported that you used fake and substandard materials for the Genesis Project,” Nathan continued, his eyes never leaving Alex. “Materials that put lives at risk, and more importantly, jeopardize my reputation.” Alex squirmed in his seat, but before he could open his mouth to respond, Vanessa interjected, trying to regain some control of the situation. “Mr. Frost, with all due respect, there must be some mistake. Alex has always been meticulous with his work—” “Quiet, Vanessa,” Nathan snapped, his eyes flashing with barely cont
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 282
“Listen honey. I am sorry for cheating on you. I am Alex Reed, head of the Reed Consortium and I am rich and powerful. It is only natural for women to be attracted to me. But that is not even the problem. The problem is that Megan is not just ‘any’ woman. If she were to be endangered, I would be in a lot more trouble than you realise." Alex finished, his voice lowering with a sense of foreboding. He straightened his collar, avoiding Vanessa's piercing gaze. Vanessa’s smirk faltered, replaced with something darker. "Trouble? You think protecting Megan is what’s going to save you? She's not worth the risk, Alex. You have bigger things to worry about, like Mr. Frost. He’s not someone you can play games with." Alex turned to face her fully, his frustration mounting. "I know that, Vanessa. But this... this is different. If something’s happened to Megan, it will come back on me. And if Mr. Frost gets wind of it, my whole operation could collapse." Vanessa scoffed, crossing her arms. "Li
From Teardrops To Billions CHAPTER 283
“Mr Frost, I assure you that I am not…” “Shh… you look scared, Vanessa. Calm down. Okay?” Nathan smiled and leaned back. The way he shushed Vanessa was both calming and alarming at the same time. She felt like a kid, a child under scrutiny. “Now, what was your reaction when you found out your fiancé was cheating on you with Megan? Did you ever get to meet her one on one?” Nathan asked with a sly on his lips. Vanessa was tougher than Alex, but she was still humbled. “I do…” “Remember, I am all seeing and hearing. Do not lie to me, Vanessa,” Nathan finished, his voice dropping to a whisper that felt colder than ice. His eyes, piercing and unyielding, bore into hers, as if peeling back every layer of her defences. Vanessa swallowed hard. She was used to being in control, manipulating situations to her advantage. But standing before Nathan Frost, she realised that every calculated move could backfire disastrously. Still, she had to maintain her composure. He could smell fear,
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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
