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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 342
Chapter 342Jaxon was in his dimly lit hotel room at sky suite with Milly cuddling when the silence was broken when his phone vibrated. It was Ken. Jaxon picked up, his voice sharp.“Yeah? What is it?”Ken’s voice was steady but held an edge of urgency. “Bad news, Jaxon. Ben, one of the thugs with us has been taken.”Jaxon stopped pacing. His hand clenched around the phone. “What do you mean, taken? When?”“It happened when he was on that lookout job for your father, Mr. Sterling. He didn’t return. It’s been over a day now.”Jaxon cursed under his breath, rubbing his temples. “And you didn’t tell me sooner?”Ken hesitated. “We wanted to make sure it wasn’t just a delay. But now… it’s pretty clear. He’s not even picking his calls.”“So what do you want me to do now?” Jaxon’s voice was cold, a mix of anger and fear.“We want you to check out if your father is behind it,” Ken replied. “Who knows? The old man might be a lot smarter than we assumed.”Jaxon’s temper flared, and he barked, “
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 343
Chapter 343James had received word from Eric that Gwen had been rescued from one of Mr. Sterling’s properties outside of town.After all, according to Eric, it was James himself who had given him the tip, allowing him to pull together a team of police officers to bring her to safety.The last time he spoke with Eric, James had hinted that he and Gregor had caught one of the kidnappers and promised to tell Eric everything once he sees him at the office.Now, James walked into the dimly lit room where they were keeping Ben. In his hand, he held a tray of food—two sandwiches, a bowl of thick soup, and a bottle of water. He placed it on the small table in front of Ben, whose wrists were lightly cuffed, enough to limit movement without making eating impossible.“This should be enough for now, right?” James asked, crossing his arms and watching Ben closely.Ben didn’t respond; he simply lunged at the food, tearing into the sandwich. The bread was fresh, filled with thick slices of ham and
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 344
Chapter 344As James disappeared down the hallway, Gregor leaned back in his chair, his mind still running in circles around their situation. They needed a solid plan if they had any hope of rescuing the boy and keeping their own intentions hidden.For nearly an hour, he turned ideas over in his mind, but none seemed quite right. The weight of the unknown was pressing on him, making his thoughts feel clouded and heavy. With a sigh, he stood, rubbing his temples, and decided a walk might help clear his head.Gregor stepped out into the open air, taking a long breath as the familiar, gritty scent of Montgomery Street filled his nose.This street held so many memories, though not all of them were good. It was here that he’d grown up, in a rundown apartment building, part of the roughest side of Emerald Falls.His mother had raised him and his younger sister alone in that very apartment, doing her best to scrape by in a place where poverty clung to the streets as thickly as the dust on th
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 345
Chapter 345Gregor hurried back into his apartment, taking in the space with a critical eye. He knew Nathaniel Grey would scrutinize every detail, so he straightened up a few things, carefully arranging them to look natural while hiding anything that might reveal Ben’s presence. The faint scent of the soup from the apartment they kept Ben still lingered, so he opened a window to air the place out, hoping it wouldn’t seem suspicious. Just as he finished tidying, his phone rang.He picked it up, and Kai’s voice was cool on the other end of the line. “I’m at the entrance of your street.”Gregor swallowed, forcing calm into his tone. “Alright. I’ll be there to get you in a minute.” He ended the call, took a final glance around the room, and headed out.Stepping outside, he quickly spotted Nathaniel Grey approaching.Kai cut a sharp, commanding figure as always. He was dressed in a tailored black coat, unbuttoned over a crisp white dress shirt. A dark gray scarf was wrapped loosely around
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 346
Chapter 346After visiting Gregor, Kai drove back to Carter Comb, mulling over the meeting. He hadn’t seen Gregor in several days, which had prompted his visit to see what might be going on.Though he’d hired Gregor as a private investigator, Kai wasn’t particularly confident in Gregor’s abilities to solve the case. In truth, he was using him primarily as a front to keep the authorities at bay. By having a registered investigator on the case, he could prevent the police from getting too involved, which was in his best interest.In Kai’s mind, the list of potential suspects was already narrowed down—he was nearly certain that either Mr. Sterling and Williams or Eric Wood were behind the attacks on Liam Carter. Though he had no hard evidence, his gut told him that one of these players was involved, and he believed it was only a matter of time before he figured out who was responsible.Yet, something about his visit to Gregor didn’t sit right. Gregor had claimed to be unwell, but Kai did
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 347
Chapter 347The doors slid open to reveal the top floor, where soft lighting cast a warm glow on polished wood and glass surfaces.Liam’s office was located at the far end of the hall. As Kai entered, he saw Liam standing by the floor-to-ceiling window, his back turned, a glass of what looked like rare Bordeaux in his hand. The view overlooked the city’s twinkling lights, casting a reflective glow on the glass walls.Without turning around, Liam spoke, his tone edged with impatience. “Where have you been?” He took a leisurely sip of his wine, eyes fixed on the darkening skyline.Kai straightened his posture before answering. “I went to check on the private investigator. He hasn’t been in touch lately, so I decided to see what was going on.”Liam let out a short, dismissive laugh, finally setting his glass down on the table beside him. He turned, fixing Kai with a sharp gaze. “Why waste your time with some low-life investigator when we already know who’s responsible for the assassinati
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 348
Chapter 348“Hmm. I still think you should not let your emotions cloud your judgment,” Kai replied.“You still don’t get where I’m coming from,” Liam said. “The police came to my office today to ask me a few questions concerning the second assasination attempt.”Kai stayed silent, absorbing the weight of Liam’s words. The police were here! Which annoyed him. He leaned forward, looking at Liam with curiosity. “The police were here?” he asked, his voice low and cautious.Liam cleared his throat, his gaze intense. “Yes. While you were out dealing with that so-called investigator, Detective Andrew came to my office,” he began, his voice laced with irritation. “He had a few questions for me.”Kai’s patience wore thin, and he cut in sharply. “Questions about what?”Liam took a measured breath before continuing. “He wanted to know if I had any connections to gang organizations outside of Emerald Falls—specifically, in Red Waters. The detective mentioned they’ve identified the assassin who at
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 349
Chapter 349As the evening descended over Diamond Ville, casting long shadows across the manicured lawns and luxurious homes, Eric and James pulled up to Eric’s sprawling mansion.The place was a fortress of glass and stone, its modern design softened by the carefully trimmed hedges and garden lights that illuminated the pathway. Stepping out of the car, James stretched his legs and took a moment to appreciate the calm of the neighborhood. But his mind was far from at ease; he was thinking about the missing boy, Charles, and the tense, deadlocked situation they faced.Eric, closing the car door behind him, turned to James with a furrowed brow. “Do you think we should let Gwen know about the current situation?” he asked, his voice carrying a hint of worry. “I mean, it's her son. She deserves to know.”James shook his head as they walked toward the house. “I don’t think that’d be a good idea,” he replied, voice low but firm. “If she knew the details—the ransom, the kidnappers—it’d only
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Chapter 474: Finding the Hidden Hand
Chapter 474: Finding the Hidden HandThe EMC headquarters stood like a glass monolith against the Emerald Falls skyline, its mirrored surface catching the late afternoon sun in a blaze of gold.Inside his office, James sat behind a polished mahogany desk, his broad shoulders hunched over a stack of financial reports, their edges curling under the weight of his scrutiny.The room was a fortress of modern luxury—sleek black furniture, a panoramic window framing the city, and a faint hum from the servers tucked in a corner. James’ eyes, sharp and unyielding, scanned the pages, his brow furrowed as he pieced together the puzzle that threatened his reclaimed empire.His dark hair fell slightly over his forehead, a stray lock he brushed back with a quick, impatient flick of his hand. The man who once scrubbed floors at a grocery store was gone; in his place sat the Wane heir, his jaw tight with resolve.The weight of Gregor’s words from his meeting with Kai at the Starlight Diner clung to J
Chapter 473: Secrets in the Sun
Chapter 473: Secrets in the SunThe Wane family estate in Emerald Falls sprawled across manicured lawns, its white marble facade gleaming under the late morning sun. The air hummed with the scent of blooming jasmine and the distant buzz of a lawnmower, a serene backdrop to the opulent mansion that whispered wealth and power. Inside, the grand foyer echoed with the soft clink of crystal chandeliers and the faint murmur of staff moving discreetly through the halls.Ellen Princeton stood at the threshold, her designer suitcase resting by her polished heels, her auburn hair catching the light as she adjusted her sunglasses atop her head. Her tailored cream blazer and matching skirt spoke of elegance, but her hazel eyes betrayed a flicker of weariness—her father Jonathan Princeton’s presidential campaign, now on hold, had left her navigating a storm of public scrutiny and private doubts.The heavy oak doors swung open, and Lana Wane swept into the foyer, her long, curly hair bouncing with
Chapter 472: Whispers of Betrayal
Chapter 472: Whispers of BetrayalThe grand hall of Liam Carter’s mansion gleamed under the soft glow of a crystal chandelier, its light bouncing off polished marble floors and dark oak paneling. The air carried the faint scent of leather, a testament to the wealth and power that defined the sprawling estate in the heart of Emerald Falls.Kai Nakamura stood near a towering window, the night sky beyond framing his lean silhouette. His gray suit was slightly rumpled from the day, but his sharp features remained composed, his dark eyes glinting with calculation. In his hand, he clutched the folded paper Gregor had given him at the Starlight Diner hours earlier—Lana Wane’s Greece itinerary, a key to unlocking the Wane family’s secrets. Kai’s mind churned, replaying Gregor’s words about Williams Jesse and Mr. Sterling’s virus scheme. Someone else knew, and that was a problem.The heavy oak door creaked open, and Liam Carter strode in, his tailored navy suit pristine despite the late hour.
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)
Chapter 470 A Game of Trust (Continued)James glanced at the reports again, his fingers flipping through pages, searching for a clue he might’ve missed. The absence of Kai’s report gnawed at him. “What are you hiding, Nathaniel?” he murmured, his voice barely audible.The door creaked open, and Ana Davies, his secretary, stepped inside, her dark hair pulled into a neat bun, her glasses catching the light. She clutched a tablet, her posture professional but her eyes curious. “Mr. Clarkson, the meeting’s in an hour. Need anything prepped?” Her voice was crisp, but a slight tilt of her head betrayed her interest in his mood.James flashed a disarming smile, masking the storm in his mind. He leaned back, tossing the pen onto the desk with a casual flick. “Just the financials, Ana. And… any word from Patel’s team on the virus cleanup?”Ana crossed the room, her heels clicking softly on the hardwood floor. She stopped at the desk, tapping her tablet to pull up a file. “Nothing official. Mr.
Chapter 469: A Game of Trust
Chapter 469: A Game of TrustThe late afternoon sun filtered through the tinted windows of James’ office, casting long shadows across his polished mahogany desk.The room was a blend of modern elegance and understated power—sleek monitors, neatly stacked files, and a single framed photo of his parents, a reminder of the legacy he was fighting for.James leaned back in his leather chair, his fingers steepled under his chin. His sharp blue eyes, usually calm, flickered with unease as he stared at the muted TV screen mounted on the wall. The news ticker blazed: “EMC VIRUS NEUTRALIZED: COMPANY RESTORED TO FULL OPERATIONS.”James’s jaw tightened. Yesterday’s headlines had been a whirlwind of relief for EMC—customers flooding back, stock prices climbing, and employees celebrating. But to James, it felt too neat, too sudden. He’d long suspected Williams Jesse, the cunning tech manager, and Mr. Sterling, the manipulative head of the board, was behind the virus that had crippled EMC’s systems
Chapter 468: The Hidden Hand
Chapter 468: The Hidden HandThe dawn light crept beneath the heavy drapes of Williams Jesse’s bedroom, painting thin stripes of gold across his neatly made bed. He lay still for a moment, listening to the low hum of traffic outside. On the bedside table, the news channel played on mute, flashing headlines across the screen: “EMC VIRUS NEUTRALIZED,” “CUSTOMERS POUR BACK IN,” and “COMPANY STABILITY RESTORED.”Williams propped himself up on one elbow and reached for the remote, clicking off the TV. He studied the blank screen for a heartbeat, then swung his legs over the edge of the bed and stood. The past few days had been a masterclass in deception, and now the world believed the danger was gone. But in truth, the real virus—silent, undetectable, and far more dangerous—lay hidden in the deepest layers of EMC’s network.He dressed quickly in a crisp white shirt and charcoal slacks, buttoning cuffs with precise motions. His reflection in the mirror showed a calm, confident man. No one w
Chapter 467: The Applause
Chapter 467: The ApplauseThe afternoon sun cast a golden hue over the EMC skyscraper, its reflective glass exterior shimmering like a beacon of triumph. Inside, the atmosphere was electric. An impromptu all-staff meeting had been called by CEO Eric Wood, a rare occurrence that sent ripples of curiosity and anticipation through every department.Employees from all levels gathered in the grand auditorium, a state-of-the-art facility designed for such significant announcements. The room buzzed with chatter, the air thick with excitement and speculation. Whispers of the recent virus removal and the mysterious figure behind it dominated conversations.The middle rows were filled with dozens of staff from departments like finance, IT, customer care, logistics, and development. They whispered, leaned sideways, and shared raised brows as they clapped.“That’s the guy, right?” one whispered to her colleague.“Nathaniel Grey. They say he barely even comes to EMC.”“Well, he shows up and boom—t
Chapter 466: The Ghost in the Code
Chapter 466: The Ghost in the CodeThe sun rose lazily over Emerald Falls, its golden rays piercing through the sleek glass exterior of the EMC skyscraper. Inside, however, the day had started long before dawn. The Control Center’s success had set off a chain reaction that echoed through every floor, every department, and every hallway of the company.By 9 a.m., EMC was alive with celebration. In the reception area of the main lobby, clusters of employees stood huddled around digital screens and glowing tables, their voices buzzing like a swarm of bees. The virus was gone. Just like that. No system crashes, no missing files, and no corrupted data logs. Overnight, the ghost that had haunted their finance sector for months had vanished.Cheers broke out when the first internal memo was released.INTERNAL MEMO – SYSTEM STABILITY REPORT“All affected sectors have been restored. The virus has been neutralized. Full operations have resumed.”The message bore the signature of Liam Carter, no
