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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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 388
Chapter 388The door slammed shut behind Kane, leaving Dorian and Tom alone with Jaxon in the dimly lit room. The faint smell of sweat and mildew clung to the air as Dorian moved with a calculated calm, his boots echoing against the concrete floor.Dorian approached the table at the corner of the room, where the array of sharp, gleaming tools lay neatly arranged. Without a word, he picked up a pair of pliers and inspected them, their metallic sheen catching the faint light.Jaxon’s eyes widened as he realized what was coming. His breathing quickened, and he began to thrash against the ropes. “Wait, wait, wait!” he stammered, his voice cracking with desperation.Dorian turned, his face impassive. “You think we’re playing games here?” he said, his voice low and cold. “You think this is some kind of negotiation?”Tom leaned casually against the wall, munching on the apple he’d brought in, watching the scene unfold with detached interest. “I don’t know anything!” Jaxon shouted, his voice
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 389
Chapter 389As soon as Kane received the message from Tom that Jaxon had finally broken under the pressure and confessed, he immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Williams. His tone was sharp, clipped, and direct as he relayed the crucial information.“He finally talked,” Kane said without any preamble. “He’s given up Jack’s location—some bunker near the old docks.”Williams, on the other end of the line, didn’t respond right away. The faint sound of tapping, likely his pen against his desk, filled the silence. “Good,” Williams finally said, his voice steady but tinged with calculation. “Did he say anything about how many men Jack has with him?”“Yeah,” Kane replied. “Three, including Jack himself. He said one of them ran away. It’s a small crew.”Williams let out a low hum of approval. “That’s manageable. We’ve got the numbers, four to three. Here’s the plan,” he said, leaning forward in his chair. “You’re going to prep Jaxon to lead you straight to the bunker. He’s our key. Ma
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 390
Chapter 390As soon as Mr. Sterling ended the call with Williams, he hurried to his closet, throwing on a sleek navy suit and matching tie. His hands trembled slightly as he adjusted the knot, but he steeled himself, taking a deep breath.This wasn’t just a favor for Williams; it was a calculated move to get his two sons back. Grabbing his keys, he rushed out of his mansion, the elevator ride to the ground floor feeling agonizingly slow.When he finally stepped outside, the cool morning air bit at his face, but he paid it no mind. His black sedan waited at the curb, and he climbed in, starting the engine with a growl. As he sped toward Sky Suite, he rehearsed the lies he might need to tell to retrieve Jaxon’s car.The towering Sky Suite hotel loomed ahead, its modern glass facade gleaming brightly under the early morning sun. As Mr. Sterling approached the entrance, his stomach tightened. The sight of two patrol cars parked near the lobby entrance made his pulse quicken. Uniformed off
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 391
Chapter 391Andrew’s pen hovered over the page. “Eric Wood? The CEO of EMC?”“Yes,” Sterling said, his voice steady now, laced with conviction. “He’s had a vendetta against my family for months. He’s jealous of our success, our influence. And now, with everything happening at EMC, I wouldn’t put it past him to stoop this low. My two sons were kidnapped in a sparse of a few weeks. Is it not strange?”Andrew tilted his head, his expression skeptical. “That’s a serious accusation, Mr. Sterling. Do you have any evidence to support this?”Mr. Sterling sighed heavily, as though burdened by the weight of his own claim. “Not concrete evidence, no. But think about it. He has the resources, the motive. And I heard through some… private channels that he’s been meeting with unsavory characters lately. People who could easily pull off something like this.”Andrew jotted a few notes, his pen moving quickly. “I see. I’ll look into it. But you understand we can’t act on hearsay alone.”“Of course, of
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Chapter 420: Alive?
Chapter 420: Alive?Liam Carter was leaning casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, his expression unreadable.He had been watching the fight.Observing.Calculating.And now, he had chosen the perfect moment to interrupt.Liam’s smirk was slight, but there was amusement in his eyes. “Well, well,” he drawled, his voice smooth. “I knew you had a personal vendetta, but I didn’t think you’d go for it this quickly.”Kai’s grip on the dagger didn’t loosen. His breathing was steady, but his anger was still boiling beneath the surface.“This isn’t your concern.” His voice was cold, sharp.Liam chuckled softly. “Oh, but it is. Everything that happens in this company is my concern now.”Williams coughed weakly, blood dripping from his mouth as he tried to push himself up.Kai’s hand twitched, but before he could make another move, Liam straightened, his eyes darkening just slightly. “That’s enough, Kai.”It wasn’t a suggestion.It was a command.And for the first time, Kai hesitated.Bec
Chapter 419: The Shadow behind him
Chapter 419: The Shadow behind himAs soon as they left Liam’s executive office Lina walked beside Kai, her eyes flickering over the sleek office layout of EMC. The company was undeniably impressive—modern, efficient, and filled with professionals who looked like they had their entire lives figured out.Yet here she was, a former college dropout, now working in the corporate world among men like Liam Carter and Kai Nakamura. Mysterious. Dangerous. Powerful.She exhaled softly and adjusted the strap of her handbag. “So,” she finally said, glancing at Kai. “What exactly is my job here? Because as far as I know, I have no official title, no formal role, and no one’s given me a job description.”Kai smirked, hands tucked into his pockets as he walked. “You assist me. That’s your job.”Lina raised a brow. “Assist you how? Like your personal secretary? Your bodyguard? Your emotional support human?”Kai chuckled, shaking his head. “You wish. I don’t need emotional support.”Lina snorted. “Ri
Chapter 418: A secret between us
Chapter 418: A secret between usAs soon as the meeting ended, Alisha had barely settled back into her office when her phone rang. She glanced at the caller ID—Mrs. Jenkins.Taking a deep breath, she answered. “Good afternoon, ma’am.”“Alisha,” Mrs. Jenkins’ voice came through, calm but firm. “I need you in my office immediately.”Alisha’s stomach twisted slightly. Had something gone wrong during the meeting? She quickly grabbed a notepad and made her way to the HR Director’s office.Inside, Mrs. Jenkins was seated behind her desk, reviewing documents. She looked up and gestured for Alisha to sit.“You’ve been chosen to show Liam Carter around the company,” she stated, setting the papers aside.Alisha blinked, surprised. “Me?”“Yes. Since you oversee the junior staff and know the company well, it makes sense.”Alisha hesitated, unsure how to respond. She wasn’t nervous about the task itself, but why hadn’t Liam told her about this whole acquisition before today? They had been secretly
Chapter 417: The meeting
Chapter 417: The meetingThe atmosphere in the boardroom was thick with tension. The long mahogany table, polished to a shine, was occupied by the most powerful figures at EMC. At the head sat Mr. Sterling, his sharp eyes scanning the room as if he could bend the situation to his will by sheer force. Across from him sat Liam Carter, relaxed but in full control, his presence commanding attention.Eric Wood, standing at the front of the room, cleared his throat. His fingers clutched the stack of documents in his hands, but despite his professional demeanor, there was something off about him—something weighed down by an invisible force.“As you all know, we are here to finalize the acquisition deal,” Eric said, his voice steady but lacking its usual authority. “Liam Carter has made an offer to purchase fifty percent of EMC, and after thorough discussions, we have decided to proceed with this agreement as it meets the company’s and the government’s requirements.”The murmurs started almos
Chapter 416: A Morning of Surprises
Chapter 416: A Morning of SurprisesThe morning sun spilled through the curtains, casting soft golden light across Alisha Carl’s bedroom. She lay still for a moment, her body relaxed beneath the sheets, when her phone vibrated on the nightstand.Blinking against the light, she reached for it, her lips curving into a slow smile when she saw the name on the screen. Liam Carter.She answered, bringing the phone to her ear.“Good morning, stranger.”His deep, smooth voice greeted her. “Morning, beautiful. Hope I’m not waking you.”Alisha stretched lazily, still curled up in bed. “Not really. I was about to get up.”“Liar. You sound too comfortable.”She smirked. “Maybe.”A soft chuckle rumbled through the speaker. “Did you sleep well?”“Mmm… kind of.”“Bad dreams?”“No, just… thinking too much.”Liam hesitated, then his voice dropped slightly. “About what?”She bit her lip, debating whether to tell him. But instead, she dodged. “Nothing important.”“Lies.”Alisha sighed. “Fine. I was thin
Chapter 415
Chapter 415The Wood residence in Diamondville was silent except for the ticking of the clock on the wall. The usually cozy living room, filled with soft lighting and warm-colored furniture, felt suffocating under the weight of frustration and desperation. A storm was brewing, not outside, but within the hearts of the people gathered there.Eric Wood sat on the edge of the couch, his hands clasped together, eyes fixed on the coffee table as if searching for answers within its polished surface. Beside him, his wife Mary leaned back against the cushions, her arm wrapped around Gwen Greene, who sat stiffly, her fingers tightly gripping the fabric of her jeans. Her red-rimmed eyes were proof of the battle she had been fighting—one that she was losing.James Wane stood near the window, his arms crossed, his sharp gaze observing the street outside as if expecting trouble at any moment. Unlike the others, he wasn’t drowning in emotions. He was thinking, calculating, waiting for the right mom
Chapter 414
Chapter 414Fifteen minutes later, The Sterling estate loomed in the darkness, its iron gates already open, waiting for Williams’ arrival. The driveway was lined with expensive cars, the polished surfaces reflecting the dim glow of the outdoor lights.Williams parked near the entrance, killed the engine, and sat there for a moment. He could see Mr. Sterling standing at the top of the steps, flanked by two of his men, Morris Huggo and another unknown guard.Taking a deep breath, Williams stepped out of the car. The cool air hit his face, but he didn’t flinch. He walked around to the back and yanked open the door.“Come get him.”The two guards moved quickly, lifting Jaxon Sterling from the backseat. He groaned as they dragged him toward the house. Williams watched with mild amusement.Mr. Sterling’s gaze followed his son before settling on Williams. His expression was unreadable, but the tension in his jaw was clear.“How bad is it?” Sterling finally asked, his voice low.Williams shru
Chapter 413
Chapter 413Meanwhile, that Sunday evening, Williams called Mr. Sterling to transfer the money for Jaxon’s release.He was inside the Range Rover car Mr Sterling had given him to avoid Kane, Tom and Dorian to know what’s going on. The phone rang twice before Mr. Sterling’s sharp voice came through.“Tell me you have my son.”Williams smirked, glancing out the window over at the unconscious Jaxon, who was slumped against the wall, his wrists loosely tied in front of him. His face was swollen, a deep cut above his eyebrow still fresh.“I have him,” Williams said, his voice smooth.There was a pause on the other end, then the cold reply. “Good! It’s done.”Williams exhaled slowly. “Good? Now, listen—I barely convinced the kidnappers to let him go. They weren’t happy about it, saying you messed with their boss, but luckily I knew one of them and gave them the money you sent. They took it and agreed to drop it. No loose ends. Although a few wanted more money.”Mr. Sterling’s voice was unre
Chapter 412
Chapter 412Liam Carter stood on the balcony, swirling the amber liquid in his glass as he watched the Rolls-Royce glide smoothly into the driveway below. The headlights cut through the evening dimness, casting long shadows across the estate’s stone-paved entrance. He exhaled slowly, leaning against the railing.Kai had already told him over the phone how things had gone down in Red Waters. The mission was completed, and somehow, Kai had decided to bring a girl back with him—an assistant, he had said. Liam found that strange. Kai wasn’t the type to get involved with anyone, much less take someone under his wing. But then again, Kai was full of surprises.He downed the rest of his drink, placed the glass on a nearby table, and made his way downstairs.By the time he stepped outside, Kai was already out of the car, standing beside a young woman who looked hesitant, almost as if she wasn’t sure whether to move or stay put. She had wide eyes, taking in the mansion with an expression that
