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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 426: Kate’s Visit to SkyCare
Chapter 426: Kate’s Visit to SkyCareKate Carl decided to visit skycare and see if Williams could help even in his hospital bed. He has always helped them in the past, and she thought he would this time around too.She arrived at SkyCare Medical Center, stepping out of her black luxury sedan with a deep breath. The hospital’s glass facade gleamed under the afternoon sun, giving it an air of sterility and wealth. Inside, the lobby was spacious, the scent of antiseptic hanging in the air as nurses moved briskly from one station to another. The soft hum of conversations between patients, doctors, and visitors created a low, almost soothing background noise.Kate, dressed elegantly in a beige coat over a fitted dress, approached the reception desk with her usual poised demeanor. The receptionist, a young woman in a crisp uniform, looked up with a professional smile.“Good afternoon. How may I help you?”“I’m here to see Williams Jesse,” Kate said smoothly.The receptionist glanced at her
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 427: Desperate Measures
Chapter 427: Desperate MeasuresThat evening, Kate Carl returned to her husband’s house instead of the Carl family mansion. It wasn’t exactly home anymore—not since Richard recovered from his stroke.During his illness, she had treated him like an inconvenience, distancing herself while he was at his weakest. Now that he was fully recovered and working at Carter Comb, thanks to Liam Carter’s help, he wanted nothing to do with her. Their daughter, Alisha, wasn’t any better. She had barely spoken to her in weeks, giving her the same cold treatment as Richard.Kate sighed, running her fingers through her hair as she sat in the dimly lit living room. She had spent most of her time at her parents’ house lately, finding comfort in Pa Aaron and Ma Pat and her sister and her family, but she knew Richard is also part of this scheme.Tonight, she had come to tell Richard about it.She glanced at the folder on the coffee table. It contained the list of ghost workers who had been summoned for que
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 428: A Dangerous Bargain
Chapter 428: A Dangerous BargainThe call ended, leaving Alisha feeling uneasy. She placed her phone on Liam’s desk and exhaled heavily, staring at the glass of wine in his hand. The dim lighting of his office, paired with the skyline view through the massive glass windows, gave an almost cinematic feel to the moment. The weight of her family’s predicament pressed heavily on her shoulders.Liam, who had been standing by the window, turned slightly, swirling the dark red liquid in his glass before taking a slow sip. His sharp blue eyes flickered with curiosity as he watched her from the corner of his eye.“So,” he said finally, his voice smooth yet firm, “who was that?”Alisha hesitated, her fingers gripping the edge of the leather chair she was sitting in. She knew Liam wasn’t a man to waste time with pleasantries. He preferred directness, and in truth, that was something she had always admired about him.“It was my father,” she admitted, choosing her words carefully. “He… he told me
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 429: A Ray of Hope
Chapter 429: A Ray of HopeThe early morning air was crisp, with the faint hum of the city coming alive. Richard Carl sat at the small wooden desk in the study, sipping a cup of coffee that had long since gone cold. His mind had been restless the entire night, dreading what was to come. Today was the day they had to face James Clarkson and deal with the ghost worker scandal that threatened to destroy their reputation.His phone suddenly buzzed on the desk, the name flashing across the screen—Liam Carter.Richard’s breath hitched. He hesitated for only a second before grabbing the phone and answering quickly.“Mr. Carter,” he greeted, trying to keep his voice steady.“Richard,” Liam’s deep voice came through, calm yet commanding. “I heard some things. You have a problem?”Richard exhaled, gripping the phone tightly. “Yes, sir. It’s about this ghost worker case at EMC. My name is on the list. I was one before, but I work at your company, Carter Comb now, so I shouldn’t be involved. But
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 430: The Walk of Shame
Chapter 430: The Walk of ShameThe morning air was tense as the Carl family arrived at EMC’s towering glass building. The sunlight reflected off the sleek modern exterior, but their mood was anything but bright. A cloud of anxiety loomed over them, their faces pale and drawn.Richard Carl led the way, his shoulders squared but his expression betraying unease. Kate Carl, his wife, walked beside him, her lips pressed into a thin, tight line. Behind them trailed Lisa Carl, Kate’s sharp-tongued sister, followed closely by Mark Carl and his equally brash daughter, Sophia. Pa Aaron and Ma Pat, the elderly heads of the family, moved slower, their steps hesitant.They all shared the same expression—discomfort mixed with resentment. It wasn’t just the meeting itself that bothered them. It was the way people were staring.Whispers filled the air as employees moved aside to watch the infamous Carl family pass by. Some pretended to be busy with their work, but others weren’t so discreet. They whi
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 431: A Battle of Power
Chapter 431: A Battle of PowerJames sat in his office, adjusting the cuffs of his tailored black suit. His polished leather shoes tapped lightly against the floor as he glanced at his watch. It was almost time. He had been preparing for this moment for weeks, gathering every piece of evidence against the Carl family. Today, justice would be served.His phone rang. Without taking his eyes off the documents on his desk, he answered.“Sir, the Carl family has arrived at the conference room,” his secretary, Ana Davis, informed him.James smirked. “Good. Bring my briefcase. We’re going to make this official.”“Yes, sir.”Ana soon appeared at the door, a woman of sharp features and impeccable professionalism. Her blonde hair was tied in a tight bun, and she carried herself with the air of someone who got things done. Holding the black briefcase filled with files, she nodded at James, waiting for him to lead the way.She used to be Alisha’s assistant but James made her his secretary because
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 432: A New Promotion
Chapter 432: A New PromotionAs soon as James Clarkson was out of sight, the Carl family erupted into celebration. The tension that had once filled the conference room dissipated like mist under the morning sun. They turned to Liam Carter, their faces glowing with gratitude.Kate Carl was the first to step forward. “Mr. Carter,” she began, her voice filled with relief, “we don’t even know how to thank you. You saved us from that power-hungry snake.”Lisa Carl nodded, stepping beside her sister. “Honestly, we thought we were finished. But you came through for us.”Richard Carl, the proudest of them all, took Liam’s hand and squeezed it. “We see you as our savior now, more than even Mr. Sterling himself. You are a true leader.”Even Sophia Carl, who had been skeptical of Liam, folded her arms and smirked. “Alright, fine. I’ll admit it. You did good.”Liam let out a deep chuckle, adjusting the cuffs of his navy-blue suit. “I appreciate the gratitude,” he said smoothly. “But let’s get one
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 433: The Shadows of Recovery
Chapter 433: The Shadows of RecoveryThe bright white light of the hospital room hummed softly overhead as Dr. Avery flipped through the last few pages of William Jesse’s medical chart. Williams sat on the edge of the hospital bed, arms crossed, face set in a mask of mild annoyance. The only thing keeping him from walking out the door himself was the fact that he still felt the dull ache in his ribs every time he moved too fast.“Alright, Jesse,” Dr. Avery finally said, snapping the folder shut, “your scans are clear, and your vitals are stable. You’re free to go.”Williams feigned a scowl, shaking his head. “I told you, Doc, I need not stay a little longer. There’s something I need to—”“Finish a project?” Dr. Avery arched an eyebrow, folding his arms over his chest. “Yes, you’ve told me. And I don’t buy it.”Williams chuckled under his breath. Of course, the doctor wasn’t fooled. That didn’t mean he’d admit that there was no project, only the tangled mess he had left unfinished outs
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Chapter 455: Fractured Loyalties
Chapter 455: Fractured LoyaltiesWilliams stepped into Liam’s high-rise executive office lounge with quiet confidence. The polished marble floors and large glass windows gave the room an air of authority. However, what greeted him was far from the quiet corporate setting he expected. In the middle of the office, voices rose in anger and frustration.At a long, modern table stood Kate, her face flushed with fury. Across from her, her daughter Alisha, with worry in her eyes, tried to calm her mother down. The tension in the room was palpable.“Mother, why are you fighting with a colleague?” Alisha asked, her voice trembling slightly as she attempted to reason with Kate.Kate’s eyes blazed with anger. “Don’t tell me what to do, Alisha,” she snapped. “This is not about you. This is about standing up for myself. Maya called me a ghost worker, and I will not tolerate such insults.”Alisha’s brow furrowed. “But Mother, fighting is not the answer. Why not talk to her instead of this chaos?”K
Chapter 454: The Parasite Deception
Chapter 454: The Parasite DeceptionThat afternoon, the corridors of EMC were unusually quiet. The polished floors and soft hum of distant voices provided a calm backdrop to a storm that was brewing behind closed doors.Williams Jesse strode down the hall with a determined look on his face. Clutched tightly in his hand was his sleek laptop—a tool that had become his constant companion for many sleepless nights. He had been working into the late hours for days on end, perfecting a dangerous piece of software: a fake virus, one that could serve as a mask for their true financial schemes. Now, at long last, he believed he was successful.Williams reached the heavy oak door of Mr. Sterling’s private office. He paused for a moment, taking a deep breath, then knocked sharply. The sound of his knock echoed in the quiet hallway. The door opened, and Mr. Sterling, looked up from a stack of documents on his mahogany desk. His eyes, cold and calculating, studied Williams as he stepped into the r
Chapter 453: The Weighing of Power
Chapter 453: The Weighing of PowerEric Wood sat behind his large mahogany desk in his office, a room filled with soft light and quiet determination.As the CEO of EMC, he carried a heavy burden. He had spent many sleepless nights weighing the conflicting pressures of his role. Today, his mind was occupied with thoughts of loyalty, secrecy, and the dangerous game that was being played inside the company.Eric knew well that he had a secret alliance with James Wane—an alliance that gave him access to confidential information and a chance to steer the company away from disaster. James had told him everything about Liam’s latest move: Liam had sent his personal assistant, Nathaniel Grey, to hire a private investigator to dig into every detail about Lana Wane. Eric frowned as he recalled the conversation. James was convinced that Liam’s agenda was far larger than simply taking over EMC. Liam was obsessed with meeting the true owner of EMC—a title that, in secret, belonged to James himself
Chapter 452: The Breaking Point
Chapter 452: The Breaking PointNoon at EMC’s business department was like any other—employees buried in their screens, answering emails, processing client requests, and ensuring deals were moving forward. Phones rang, fingers tapped against keyboards, and conversations buzzed in low murmurs across the open office.Among them sat Kate Carl, arms crossed, her expression sour as she stared blankly at her computer screen. She had never imagined herself working here, trapped in a dull routine of reports and calls. If things had gone as planned, Liam would have taken care of everything, and she wouldn’t have to pretend to be busy at a job she despised. The thought of James Clarkson still fueled her resentment.“That bastard,” she muttered under her breath, dragging her mouse across the screen, barely skimming the details of an email request before hammering out a quick, dismissive response.She pressed send without a second thought and leaned back in her chair, exhaling heavily.Her phone
Chapter 451: Conspiracies and Counterplots
Chapter 451: Conspiracies and CounterplotsMeanwhile, a few floors below Liam’s high-rise executive office, James sat alone in his own quiet office.The room was filled with the soft hum of computers and the faint rustle of papers as he tried to focus on his work. Yet his thoughts kept drifting back to Lana’s. He remembered her clear tone and the way she had spoken about Liam’s. “He wants to meet with you so bad, cuz. He’s obsessed.” she had said.The words echoed in his mind. James knew very well that Liam’s desire to meet the true owner of EMC was no mere obsession. It was a game—a dangerous one.Ever since Liam became co-owner of EMC. He had sent a couple of emails asking for a meeting with the secret true owner of EMC, who was no other person than James, unknown to him.James leaned back in his chair, staring at the muted light coming through the window. He tried to force himself to focus on the spreadsheets and reports spread out before him, but the memory of Lana’s encounter wit
Chapter 450: The Window of Challenge
Chapter 450: The Window of ChallengeLiam stood alone by the tall, floor-to-ceiling glass window in his office. The cool light of the late afternoon filtered in, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The view of the city below seemed endless, a sea of tiny lights and moving shapes that barely registered in his mind as he paced back and forth. His heart beat fast and his thoughts churned as he replayed the events of the past hour in his head.Just moments before, Alisha had left the office after their intimate moment. That brief encounter, full of heat and passion, had left Liam with mixed feelings. Now, as he paced by the window, his mind was drawn away from the softness of those moments to a much harsher reality: the challenge that had just been thrown at him. Lana Wane’s unexpected visit had sparked something inside him. It was as if her bold defiance had lit a fire that both fueled his ambition and stoked his insecurities about the Wane legacy.Liam’s eyes fixed on the sk
Chapter 449: Beneath the Surface
Chapter 449: Beneath the Surface“Well, well, well, who have we got here?” Liam’s voice broke the silence, smooth and calm, as he slowly turned from his place near the large, floor-to-ceiling windows of his office. He had been admiring the view of the sprawling city below, the lights flickering in the distance. Now, his sharp eyes landed on Lana, standing in the doorway of his sleek, modern office. He flashed her a smile, and despite the well-fitted suit and his polished appearance, there was an unmistakable undertone of calculated ambition in his gaze.He walked toward her, a fluid stride that matched the confident tone of his voice. Reaching her, he extended a hand in a gesture that was both professional and casual, his fingers waiting for hers. “Good morning, Miss Wane. I’m honored to have you in my office.”Lana didn’t hesitate. She took his hand firmly, a practiced and graceful handshake that spoke volumes about her own self-assuredness. Her eyes never left his, her voice calm, t
Chapter 448: Lana meets Liam
Chapter 448: Lana meets LiamJames’ words echoed in the quiet office, thick with skepticism. “You want to meet Liam Carter, why?”Lana didn’t falter, her calm demeanor belying the intensity of the moment. “Yes,” she answered simply, as if her decision was already set in stone, something neither James nor anyone else could undo.“Lana,” James protested, a hint of frustration creeping into his voice. “With everything you’ve been hearing—how he’s bought fifty percent of the company and plans major reforms? I don’t think you should go. He’s proud, and—”But Lana was already on the move. Before James could finish, she was out the door, leaving him in her wake, his protests trailing off in the vast emptiness of the room. The click of her heels against the polished floor was the only sound, punctuating her resolve.Lana moved with purpose, each step a reminder to herself and everyone around her that she was not a woman to be swayed or stopped. Her thoughts were crystal clear. She wasn’t here
Chapter 447: A Growing Suspicion
Chapter 447: A Growing SuspicionLana Wane walked briskly through the marble-floored hallway of EMC Headquarters, the sharp clicks of her heels echoing against the sleek glass walls. A uniformed security officer led the way, his steps measured and professional as they entered the CFO lounge. They walked past his secretary, who was busy organizing some documents. The security officer informed her, “Mr. Clarkson is expecting this lady with me.”The secretary nodded and replied, “Yes, he mentioned it. Go ahead and knock.”Her mind raced as they neared James’ office. The security officer stopped at a set of dark oak double doors and knocked twice.“Come in,” came James’ deep, authoritative voice from within.The officer pushed the door open, stepping aside to let Lana in before closing it behind her.James sat behind his expansive mahogany desk, his fingers interlocked as he studied her with quiet interest. The large office, with its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city skyline,
