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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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 407
Chapter 407Scarface’s chuckle sent a chill through the room. It wasn’t the kind of laughter that put people at ease—it was the kind that made them uneasy, the kind that meant something dangerous was about to happen.He leaned forward slightly, placing his glass on the table with deliberate slowness. The ice clinked against the sides, the only sound in the room aside from Blood Hound’s groaning as he lay on the ground, beaten and humiliated.Kai stood still, his body loose but ready. He could feel the weight of every gaze in The Pit pressing down on him. The tension in the air was thick, electric. Lina clutched his arm tightly, her fingers digging into his sleeve, but he didn’t look at her. His eyes were locked on Scarface.Scarface’s scarred face twisted into something that was neither a frown nor a smile. His dark eyes flicked between Kai and Blood Hound before he exhaled through his nose and leaned back again.“That was quite the show.” His voice was smooth, yet there was a roughne
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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
