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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 237
Chapter 237Alisha was preparing for work when she heard the news. Fear gripped her, and she couldn't believe what had just happened. It was only yesterday that she had seen him at the hospital when he came to visit her dad.She quickly rushed to the living room to confirm if the news was true. But when she got there, she remembered that her mom had recently broken the TV. She sighed in frustration and turned to head back to her room.Her mom, Kate, was sitting in the living room and noticed Alisha’s distressed state. "What’s the matter, Alisha?" she asked."Nothing, Mom," Alisha replied tersely.Kate looked at her daughter with concern. "How’s your dad? When do you plan on taking me to see him?"Ever since Richard was taken to the hospital for treatment, Kate had been constantly asking Alisha to see him. Kate's sudden change in behavior and newfound kindness towards Richard irritated Alisha, who knew her mom was simply a gold digger.Alisha flared up. "As if you care about him," she
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 238
Chapter 238Kai managed to control himself, suppressing his rage for the sake of Liam's condition."Kai, are you listening to me?" Alisha asked, her voice trembling with concern.Kai's eyes flickered with cold anger as he finally looked at her. "I need to be alone, Alisha," he said curtly. "Just… leave me alone."The coldness in his voice was like a slap to her face. Alisha's tears fell freely now, but she nodded and stood up. She understood that he was in pain and needed time to process everything.Without another word, she turned and left the room, feeling more helpless than ever.As she walked out, she glanced back one last time at Kai, who had already turned away from her, lost in his dark thoughts.She wished there was something she could do to help, but she knew that right now, space was the only thing she could offer him.Back in the hallway, Alisha leaned against the wall, trying to steady her breathing. The weight of the day's events was pressing down on her. She had come her
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 239
Chapter 239Kai remained in his corner, fists clenched, and thoughts swirling. He hated feeling this helpless and out of control. His mind raced with thoughts of vengeance against Williams and anyone else responsible for Liam's condition. But deep down, he knew that acting on those impulses now would only make things worse.Yesterday, he had already put someone in charge and instructed the security guards to look around the company for any signs of evidence against the culprits—CCTV footage and all.He replayed the events in his mind: the fire, the fight, the chaos. It all seemed like a nightmare. His thoughts drifted to Liam, who lay unconscious in a hospital bed, fighting for his life. The anger inside Kai slowly gave way to a profound sense of guilt and sorrow. He had failed to protect his friend, and that failure gnawed at him.After what felt like hours, Kai finally stood up and walked to the window. The sun was beginning to set, casting a warm glow over the city. It was a stark
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 240
Chapter 240Alisha spent the entire evening at Skycare, consumed by worry and anxiety. As night fell, she decided to check up on her father, who was still receiving treatment in a different ward. Though he had almost recovered, the strain of recent events weighed heavily on her mind.Before leaving, she informed Kai, who nodded solemnly. "Take care, Alisha. If anything changes with Liam, I'll let you know.""Thank you, Kai," she replied softly before making her way to her father's ward.When she walked in, she found Richard sitting up on his bed, his face lighting up with a smile as he saw her. "Alisha! It's good to see you, sweetheart.""Hi, Dad," she managed to say, her voice cracking slightly.Richard immediately noticed the strain on her face. His smile faded into concern. "What’s wrong, darling? You look so distressed."Alisha couldn’t hold back her tears any longer. She began sobbing, covering her face with her hands. "It’s Liam, Dad. He’s in a terrible condition."Richard’s eye
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 241
Chapter 241After some more tries, Kai managed to put a call through to a tow truck operator.Alisha could hear him explaining the situation to the tow truck operator. When he hung up, he turned to her. "They’ll be here in about twenty minutes. In the meantime, let’s try to stay warm in my car."Alisha shivered slightly, the cold seeping through her clothes. "Thank you, Kai. I don’t know what I would’ve done if you hadn’t shown up."Kai gave her a small smile. "It’s nothing. I couldn’t leave you out here alone. Besides, I was worried about you."Alisha’s expression softened. "I was so scared, Kai. First Liam, and now this... it’s been a terrible day."Kai reached over and took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "We’ll get through this, Alisha. Liam’s strong, and he’ll pull through. And we’ll find out who did this and make them pay."She nodded, feeling a sense of comfort from his words. "You’re right. We have to stay strong."They sat in silence in the car for a moment, the rai
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 242
Chapter 242After waiting for about an hour, the evening had already started to fade into night. Alisha and Kai sat in the waiting area of the service station, each lost in their own thoughts. Alisha tried to stay calm, but worry etched her features. Finally, the mechanic approached them, wiping his hands on a rag."I'm sorry to inform you, ma'am," the mechanic said, his voice filled with genuine regret, "but there's a part missing that we need to fix your car. We don't have it in stock right now."Alisha's face fell. "Oh no... How long will it take to get the part?"The mechanic shook his head. "I'm not sure. It could be a couple of days before we can get it in and fix your car."Alisha sighed, rubbing her temples. "That's just great. What am I supposed to do now?"Kai, who had been quietly listening, spoke up. "Don't worry about it, Alisha. I'll drive you home myself."Alisha looked at him, relief washing over her. "Are you sure, Kai? It's pretty late, and I don’t want to inconvenie
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 243
Chapter 243Liam flickered his eyes open, his head pounding loudly. He couldn't quite remember anything and didn't know where he was.For a few moments, everything seemed blurred, and there was a beeping sound all around. He looked around and saw himself connected to the beeping machine and then realized he was in the hospital.He relaxed, and the memories began to come back to him. He checked his body and saw the slightly burnt and bruised areas that were covered. He felt pain for the first time.How long had he been passed out? He couldn't tell. He tried to call out to someone, but his voice was really low.After a few minutes, a nurse walked into the room carrying a tray. When she saw him, she quickly placed the tray on the table and called out his name, "Mr. Carter, you're awake!"Liam tried to speak, "How long... have I been out?"The nurse gestured for him to hold on and said, "Don't panic, Mr. Carter. You're alright. Let me get the doctor." She quickly rushed out to fetch the d
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 244
Chapter 244Meanwhile, back at EMC, James was in his office, organizing materials for the upcoming staff meeting, when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and saw it was Doctor Avery calling. Without hesitation, he picked up."Doctor Avery, good to hear from you," James greeted."Hello, sir. I have some good news for you. Liam Carter is finally awake," Doctor Avery informed him.Relief washed over James. "That's wonderful news! How is he doing?""He's stable and showing signs of improvement. He'll need time to recover fully, but he's out of immediate danger," Doctor Avery explained.James got up from his desk and started pacing his office, feeling a mix of emotions. "Thank you so much, Doctor Avery. I know I asked a lot of you, but I really appreciate everything you've done.""It's my job, sir. Besides, you and your family have always been good to me. I’m glad I could help," Doctor Avery replied warmly.James nodded, even though Doctor Avery couldn't see him. "I can't thank you e
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Chapter 473: Secrets in the Sun
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Chapter 472: Whispers of Betrayal
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Chapter 470: Shadows of Deception
Chapter 470: Shadows of DeceptionThe fluorescent lights of the Starlight Diner buzzed faintly, casting a harsh glow over the checkered linoleum floor and worn red booths. The air smelled of greasy burgers, stale coffee, and a hint of cigarette smoke that clung to the walls despite the no-smoking sign.Gregor sat in a corner booth, his broad shoulders hunched over a chipped mug of black coffee, the steam curling upward like a ghost. His hair, neatly combed, glinted under the lights, and his weathered face was set in a mask of calm, though his sharp gray eyes flicked to the diner’s entrance every few seconds. As James Wane’s loyal butler and covert operative, Gregor was no stranger to clandestine meetings, but tonight’s rendezvous with Kai Nakamura felt like walking a tightrope over a pit of vipers.His phone sat on the table, the screen dark but heavy with James’s last text: Give him the itinerary. Push the Sterling-Williams angle. Say you’ve got dirt on their virus scheme. Let’s see
Chapter 470 A Game of Trust (Continued)
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Chapter 468: The Hidden Hand
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Chapter 466: The Ghost in the Code
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