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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 399
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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 400
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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 401
Chapter 401Mr. Sterling sat in his study, his fingers drumming anxiously against the polished mahogany desk. His jaw clenched, and his sharp, piercing eyes darted toward the phone lying in front of him. He had just gotten off the call with the police, and his mind was in turmoil.Furious. Curious. Paranoid.He didn’t understand how the police had found out so quickly. Just hours ago, his son was rescued, and now, suddenly, Gwen was demanding custody of Charles. How did they even know? Who told them? Has someone leaked information?His chest rose and fell with deep, heavy breaths as his frustration boiled over. His knuckles turned white as he slammed his fist onto the desk, making a few papers and a crystal pen holder topple over. His study was filled with silence except for the ticking of the grand antique clock mounted on the wall behind him.“Damn it,” he muttered under his breath.He ran a hand through his neatly combed hair, trying to steady himself. The last thing he needed was
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 402
Chapter 402Meanwhile…Charles lay in a grand bedroom, wrapped in soft blankets on an enormous bed. The room was big—lavish, spacious, yet suffocatingly cold. He barely felt the warmth of the silk sheets beneath him.Earlier, the maids had bathed him, their hands gentle but distant as if afraid to touch him too much. They had dressed him in fresh clothes, fed him a warm meal, and now a doctor was attending to him, checking his pulse and murmuring to himself as he scribbled notes on a small pad.Charles barely paid attention. His mind was still tangled in the horrors of the past few days—the rough hands that had grabbed him, the muffled voices, the threats whispered in the dark. And now, after everything, he was here.In his father’s house.He had asked about his mother.“You won’t be seeing her anytime soon,” Mr. Sterling had said, his voice cold and final.Charles’ chest had tightened at those words. He had wanted to argue, to demand to see her, but he knew it was pointless. His fath
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 403
Chapter 403Mr. Sterling led them through the grand hallway, their footsteps echoing against the polished marble floors. He could feel Gwen’s impatience behind him, her breath quick and shallow.When they reached Charles’ room, he knocked lightly before pushing the door open.Inside, Charles sat on the large bed, his small hands resting on his lap. His eyes lit up the moment he saw his mother.“Mom!” he cried, scrambling off the bed and running into Gwen’s open arms.Gwen clutched him tightly, pressing kisses to his hair as tears welled in her eyes. “Oh, baby, I missed you so much.”Charles sniffled. “I missed you too. I—I thought…” He hesitated, glancing at his father.Gwen pulled back slightly and cupped his face. “It’s okay. You’re safe now.”Mr. Sterling watched the scene unfold with cold detachment. He had expected this emotional reunion, but he wasn’t moved by it. All that mattered was ensuring that Gwen didn’t start asking too many questions.Detective Andrew observed the boy c
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 404
Chapter 404After several days of searching for Scarface, Kai and Lina finally got a lead. Before now, Kai had been using Lina as bait to lure gang members who could share information about Scarface’s whereabouts. But the men who often fell for the traps were useless or didn’t know anything. Still, they had managed to gather small pieces of useful information. Each night, they would return to *Mr. Wibblebottom’s Hotel* to rest. It wasn’t romantic between them, but they had spent enough time together to understand each other better. As promised, Kai had paid off Lina’s mother’s hospital bills, and she was finally due for treatment. Overwhelmed with gratitude, Lina was head over heels and promised to do anything for him. Kai told her, “When this is over, I want you to work for me.” Lina blinked. “Work for you?” He nodded. As my PA at a big company in Emerald Falls.” She didn’t hesitate. “I’ll do it.” It was those little bits of information they had gathered that led them
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 405
Chapter 405Scarface was hard to miss. His face, covered with scars that crisscrossed from both sides of his cheeks, gave him a feral, menacing look. His eyes were dark and cold, like two black stones, and his smile, if it could be called that, was cruel and twisted. His reputation preceded him—his brutality, his ruthlessness, the way he ruled The Pit. His presence made people move aside, like water parting for a storm.Behind him were five men—his inner circle, his trusted men. Each of them was imposing in their own right, dressed in expensive, sharp suits, the kind of men you wouldn’t dare cross unless you had a death wish.The first was tall, with a thick neck and arms like tree trunks, his face as hard as stone. The second, smaller in stature, but with an intensity in his eyes that spoke volumes, was the one who looked the most alert, scanning the room with a kind of hunger. The third was a broad-shouldered man with dark, slick hair, his grin widening as he scanned the club. The f
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 406
Chapter 406The moment the bulky man’s hand rose, ready to strike Lina, a blur of motion cut through the thick air of *The Pit*. In an instant, Kai was there. With precise speed, his fingers wrapped around the man’s wrist, halting the slap just inches from Lina’s terrified face. Lina barely had time to flinch, her arms half-raised in a futile attempt to protect herself. She whimpered, curling in on herself, her breath coming out in quick, shallow gasps. She had seen violence before, but never this close, never aimed at her. A sharp gasp swept through the club, rippling through the onlookers like a shockwave. All eyes locked onto Kai, the stranger who had dared to defy one of Scarface’s top men. A murmur ran through the crowd. *"Who the hell is that?"* *"Does he have a death wish?"* *"He just stopped the Blood Hound."* The name carried weight, a menace that sent shivers down spines. Blood Hound—the man Kai had stopped—was one of Scarface’s most feared lieutenants, a brutal e
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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
