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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 380
Chapter 380Denver stepped out into the cool night air, where Jack stood leaning against the rail in the open space outside the bunker.The faint glow of a cigarette hung between Jack’s fingers, casting small embers that flickered in the dark. He was wearing a plain white singlet, his muscles tense, his face hardened as he exhaled a plume of smoke into the night. Jack’s sharp eyes caught Denver approaching, and he raised an eyebrow.“What now?” Jack muttered, flicking ash off the end of his cigarette.Denver hesitated for a moment but decided to press on. “Ben called me.”Jack’s expression shifted, his glare tightening. He turned to fully face Denver, letting the cigarette dangle from his lips. “You still have that bastard’s number? Are you sick in the head? Wasn’t he the one who said he was no longer interested in this job? He walked out on us, Denver.”Ken, who was nearby sorting some supplies into a duffel bag, paused and glanced up. “Ben? That spineless idiot? Forget him. He’s no
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 381
Chapter 381Meanwhile, Williams got back to Sky Suite to inform Kane, Tom and Dorian of the plan to abduct Jaxon, which will lead them to Charles and Jack.The hotel was awash in dim golden light, the glow from the city below creeping through the wide windows. Williams paced the room slowly, a tumbler of whiskey in one hand and a tablet in the other. Sitting around him were Kane, Tom, and Dorian—each man ready to carry out the task ahead.“Alright, listen up,” Williams said, his voice calm but commanding. “This operation needs to be clean. No mess, no loose ends. We’re not just grabbing some random guy off the street; this one is precision work.”Kane leaned forward, his sharp features illuminated by the faint light. “Who’s the target?”Williams tapped on the tablet, and an image appeared on the large screen. It was a clear photo of Jaxon, wearing casual attire, sitting at a café. “This is the target. Mid-twenties. Luckily for us, he’s currently staying at this same sky suite Hotel. R
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 382
Chapter 382Williams stayed by the window for a moment longer, watching as the city lights glimmered far below. The room was quiet now, save for the muffled sounds of Kane, Tom, and Dorian preparing their gear in the adjacent suite.He could hear the occasional murmur of conversation and the soft clicks of latches and locks being secured. He let out a slow breath, his mind racing with possibilities. This plan had to work. It wasn’t just about Charles—it was about keeping control of the entire operation.In the next room, Tom zipped up a black duffel bag and slung it over his shoulder. “So, what do you think the odds are?” he asked, turning to Dorian, who was meticulously checking the lock on a sleek case containing the sedative vials.Dorian glanced up, his expression impassive. “Odds for what?”Tom leaned against the table, smirking. “That Jaxon gives us trouble. You know, kicks and screams, makes a scene. Kid like him probably thinks he’s invincible.”“Doesn’t matter what he thinks,
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 383
Chapter 383The three men moved in tense, synchronized silence as they navigated the winding hotel corridors. Kane led the way with a steady, confident stride, his sharp eyes scanning ahead for any signs of trouble. Tom pushed the room service cart, his hands steady on the handle, while Dorian trailed behind, his movements deliberate, his gaze darting to every door and corner. The soft hum of the hallway’s dim lighting buzzed in the background, almost drowned out by the pounding of their hearts.When they reached room 1905, Kane paused, raising his hand in a silent signal for them to stop. He turned his head slightly, whispering into his earpiece.“We’re in position,” he murmured. “No sign of anyone in the hall. Proceeding.”From the other end of the line, Williams’s voice came through, low and sharp. “Keep it quiet. Don’t rush. If anything feels off, pull out immediately.”“Got it,” Kane replied.Kane approached the door, motioning for Tom to bring the cart closer. The metallic wheel
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 384
Chapter 384The area was quiet, save for the hum of a vending machine and the faint rumble of a distant engine. His grip tightened on the cart, the unconscious Jaxon strapped beneath the innocuous tray of drinks and snacks.“Clear,” Dorian whispered, motioning to Tom and Kane. They wheeled the cart forward, their movements careful but quick, boots scuffing lightly against the concrete floor.The SUV sat idling just close to the garage's exit, the exhaust curling like smoke in the chilly night air. Williams was behind the wheel, his silhouette faintly illuminated by the dashboard’s glow. The faint thrum of the engine filled the air as they approached.Dorian moved to the back of the SUV and opened the rear hatch, revealing a compartment lined with padded tarps. The trio worked efficiently, lifting Jaxon’s limp body from the cart and maneuvering him into the space. His head lolled to one side, his chest rising and falling steadily under the sedative’s effect.“Strap him in,” Kane ordere
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 385
Chapter 385The sharp shock of cold water sent Jaxon lurching forward, his breath catching in his throat. The metal chair beneath him groaned as he moved, and his arms strained against the rough ropes binding him to it. He gasped, water dripping from his face and hair, the freezing sensation jolting him fully awake.“Wake up, sleepyhead,” a gruff voice taunted.Jaxon blinked rapidly, his vision blurred. Three figures loomed before him, their faces coming into focus like a hazy nightmare.Dorian stood front and center, the empty metal bucket still in his hand. He was tall and broad-shouldered, with a thick, dark beard that framed a face hardened by years of rough living.His piercing eyes carried an unsettling mix of humor and menace, and a jagged scar ran down his right cheek, disappearing into the scruff of his beard. He wore a faded leather jacket over a gray shirt, its collar frayed, and his boots were scuffed and dirty, telling the story of a man who rarely cared for appearances.
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 386
Chapter 386An hour passed before the heavy, metallic door creaked open again. Jaxon’s head snapped up, his body stiff from hours of being tied to the chair. The dim light of the room seemed brighter after the isolation, and he squinted as three figures entered. It was clear that the men had left to report to Williams, most likely to inform him that Jaxon was now awake. There was no other reason for their hasty departure. They would undoubtedly update him on the current situation, explaining that Jaxon had regained consciousness and was now aware of his predicament.The previous day, when they delivered Jaxon to the safe house, he made it clear that his involvement would be limited. He had insisted on leaving before Jaxon could lay eyes on him, as it was crucial that Jaxon remained unaware of his identity. The entire operation relied on maintaining this layer of anonymity, and he wasn’t willing to risk jeopardizing that.With that in mind, he left the situation entirely in their han
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 387
Chapter 387The heavy door creaked again hours later, and Jaxon tensed instinctively. His wrists ached from the tight ropes, and his throat was dry. His body screamed for rest, but his mind refused to yield. He could hear footsteps approaching—measured, deliberate. It wasn’t all three of them this time, just one. Kane stepped into the dimly lit room, his expression colder than before. He carried a small, battered toolbox, which he placed on a table by the wall. He opened it slowly, each click of the latches echoing in the silence. “Had time to think, kid?” Kane asked, his voice calm yet menacing. Jaxon’s jaw tightened. “I already told you everything,” he replied, his voice hoarse but steady. Kane chuckled dryly, pulling out a pair of pliers from the box and inspecting them with an air of detachment. “See, that’s the problem,” he said, twirling the tool in his hand. “You haven’t told us anything useful.” Jaxon’s stomach twisted, but he forced himself to meet Kane’s gaze. “You
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Chapter 400Minutes later, Mary returned, Gwen trailing behind her. Gwen’s face was pale, her eyes wide with a mix of exhaustion and worry.“What’s going on?” she asked, her voice shaky.Mary quickly filled her in, and Gwen’s eyes darted nervously between the group. “You want me to call Sterling? Pretend the police told me Charles is with him?”“Yes,” James said firmly. “You’re the mother of his son. He won’t ignore you, and your mention of the police will rattle him.”Gwen hesitated, biting her lip. “What if he calls my bluff?”“He won’t,” Gregor said. “Not immediately. He’ll be too busy trying to cover his tracks.”After a long pause, Gwen nodded. “Alright. I’ll do it.”Eric handed her phone to her. “Call him now. Put it on speaker so we can hear.”Gwen took a deep breath, her fingers trembling as she dialed Sterling’s number. The phone rang twice before his sharp voice came through.“Gwen? What do you want?”Gwen steadied herself, her voice firm despite the nervous quiver in her ch
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Chapter 399Eric heard the knock and opened the door cautiously, peering out before recognizing James and Gregor. His brows furrowed at the sight of them—dusty clothes, unshaven faces, and exhaustion etched into their features.“You two look like you’ve been through hell,” Eric said as he stepped aside to let them in.James walked in first, brushing past him, while Gregor followed, giving Eric a curt nod. They both slumped into the nearest chairs, the weariness in their movements making it clear they had been running on fumes.“Any update?” Eric asked, his voice heavy with concern. He remained standing, arms crossed as he studied their tired faces.James rubbed his temples before speaking. “Williams has Charles now.”The words hung in the air like a thunderclap. Eric’s eyes widened in shock. “What? Williams? Are you sure?”Gregor leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees. “We saw it ourselves, Eric. Last night, near the bunker. It was chaos.”James took a deep breath and started
Chapter 398
Chapter 398The sound of the engine echoed through the long driveway as Williams brought the sleek, black sports car to a halt in front of the imposing Sterling mansion. The mansion loomed like a fortress, its high walls and heavy gates a testament to Mr. Sterling’s wealth and status. Williams exhaled, fixing his face into a mask of control. Beside him, Charles stirred slightly, his small face pale and gaunt, his once bright eyes clouded with exhaustion and fear.The grand double doors of the mansion swung open as soon as Williams stepped out, carrying Charles in his arms. Mr. Sterling emerged, flanked by several members of his household staff. His sharp suit was slightly disheveled, and his face betrayed a mix of relief and anxiety.“Charles!” Mr. Sterling’s voice broke with emotion as he hurried down the steps.The boy flinched at the sound, burying his face into Williams’ chest. Williams tightened his grip, his movements calculated and deliberate as he handed the boy over. “He’s sa
Chapter 397
Chapter 397Morning broke with a dull glow, illuminating the quiet safe house nestled deep in the woods. Inside, tension hung thick in the air. Williams was standing near the window with a phone pressed to his ear, speaking in a calm but calculated tone.“We’ve got your son, Charles,” he said, his voice steady. “But we haven’t located Jaxon.”On the other end of the line, Mr. Sterling’s voice cracked with emotion. “Charles? Is he safe? Are you sure?” Relief flooded his tone, but it was quickly shadowed by anxiety. “What about Jaxon? Did you find him? Is there anything—anything—leading up to him?”Williams let out a quiet sigh, one that sounded more like practiced patience than genuine concern. “That’s all we could manage,” he replied. “The men who took Jaxon still have him, and from what we’ve gathered, they plan to kill him if there’s any interference.”Mr. Sterling was silent for a beat, processing the grim news. Then, his voice rose, tinged with panic. “What do I do now? How do I
Chapter 396
Chapter 396James and Gregor stepped out of their concealed position in the underbrush as the taillights of the SUV disappeared into the darkness. The cool night air was eerily silent now, broken only by the faint rustling of leaves and the muffled sounds of wildlife in the distance. The ground beneath their boots crunched softly as they moved toward the aftermath of the chaos they had just witnessed.Gregor’s eyes scanned the scene, his face expressionless as he took in the lifeless bodies sprawled across the area. Three of them, including Ben they once held, lay motionless, their weapons discarded and their blood staining the dirt beneath them.Gregor crouched beside one of the bodies, briefly checking for a pulse, though he already knew there was none. Standing, he shook his head and muttered, “Well, that’s the life they’ve chosen for themselves.”James, standing a few steps behind him, remained silent for a moment, his sharp eyes darting around the scene. The faint glow of the moo
Chapter 395
Chapter 395The shadows of the dilapidated bunker stretched long under the moonlight as Williams and his team lay in wait. They had taken up position hours earlier, tucked inside Jaxon’s sleek sports car, the dark, polished metal blending seamlessly into the night. The air inside the vehicle was stifling, thick with tension and the faint metallic tang of gun oil. Every man was armed and ready, their nerves wound tight, waiting for the right moment to strike. Williams sat in the driver’s seat, his hands resting casually on the steering wheel, though his eyes never left the rearview mirror. Beside him, Kane sat rigid, one hand gripping Jaxon’s arm firmly while the other rested on the stock of a shotgun lying across his lap. In the cramped sports car, Tom and Dorian crouched uncomfortably in the trunk, their weapons at the ready, waiting for Williams’ signal.The silence inside the car was shattered when headlights cut through the darkness. A single car approached, its rumbling engine e
Chapter 394
Chapter 394The dense canopy of the forest loomed overhead, casting long shadows over the makeshift campsite where James and Gregor had been holed up for days. The air was damp, thick with the earthy scent of moss and pine, and the distant call of nocturnal creatures echoed through the stillness.Gregor sat cross-legged on the damp ground, his eyes glued to the small tablet in his lap. A blinking red dot pulsed steadily on the screen—the nano tracker they’d planted on Ben’s phone.For three grueling days, they’d followed that dot from one hideout to another, staying just far enough away not to be detected. They’d spent their nights in the car or in the bush, catching only brief moments of sleep between shifts of surveillance.Tonight was no different, and Gregor’s tired eyes burned as he watched the screen, hoping for any sign of movement.James lay stretched out on the ground beside him, his jacket pulled over his face to block out the faint moonlight filtering through the trees. Hi
Chapter 393
Chapter 393Jack paced back and forth in the dimly lit room, his gun laid out on the table as he meticulously assembled and armored it. Each metallic click echoed in the stale air, punctuating the tense atmosphere.They had to switch hideouts when Ben rejoined them, in case he was being tailed. Jack carefully considered the situation and concluded that bringing him back into the operation as an additional resource would be a wise decision, just in case they encountered any unexpected challenges but he made sure they switch hideout from time to time. But their main exchange point was still the old bunker because it has a lot of escape routes and underground tunnels.Ken was nearby, double-checking their supply of ammunition, while Denver and Ben lounged on an old, battered couch, their excitement barely contained.“Finally, we’re getting out of this shithole with a bundle of millions,” Denver said to Ben, leaning back with a smug grin. He flicked a discarded cigarette butt into the cor
Chapter 392
Chapter 392The evening sky was a dusky orange, streaked with long trails of purple as the sun dipped below the horizon. Williams parked the sleek, black car that Mr. Sterling had secured for him—a high-profile Lamborghini that was both remarkable and practical for what was about to go down.The tinted windows gleamed faintly in the fading light as he stepped out, dressed in a dark hoodie and jeans. He adjusted the baseball cap on his head and pulled it lower to obscure his face further.Kane was already waiting near the edge of the gravel lot, leaning casually against a rusted lamp post that barely flickered to life. His stance was relaxed, but his eyes darted around, sharp and alert. A few paces away, Tom and Dorian lingered by the entrance to the abandoned warehouse, their conversation low but punctuated with short laughs.Williams approached Kane with purposeful strides. Without a word, he gestured for Kane to follow him a short distance away from the others.“They ready?” William
