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JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 441: A Meeting before a Meeting
Chapter 441: A Meeting before a MeetingIt was Thursday, 8:00 AM. Williams stepped out of his sleek black car, straightening his suit as he glanced up at the EMC skyscraper. The towering glass building gleamed under the early morning sun, a silent testament to power, control, and hidden corruption. Today was not just any day—it was a crucial day. His long-awaited meeting with Liam loomed over him, and although Williams was no stranger to tension, he couldn’t shake the feeling that this meeting could go sideways if they weren’t careful.It had been days since his accident and hospitalization. The injuries were mostly healed, but the consequences of his absence were still unfolding. As he stepped inside the building, a wave of recognition washed over him.As he walked past the reception area, he noticed Sophia Carl, his step-cousin, sitting behind the desk with a sullen, lazy expression. He couldn’t help but wonder when a member of the Carl family had started working at EMC.Several sen
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 442: A Meeting After a Meeting
Chapter 442: A Meeting After a MeetingWilliams stepped into the executive lounge, his sharp eyes immediately catching sight of Alisha Carl at the secretary’s desk. His brows knitted slightly. Alisha? He hadn’t expected to see her here, especially not in this position.“Alisha?” he called, pausing in front of her desk.Alisha looked up from the stack of documents she had been reviewing, a smile breaking across her face. “Oh, Williams!” she greeted warmly. “Good to see you back. I tried calling your hospital, but they said you weren’t taking visitors.”Williams gave a nonchalant shrug. “Yeah, I needed a moment to myself.”Alisha tilted her head slightly, studying him. “Glad to have you back. Hope you’re doing okay now. Sorry about your accident—” she smirked playfully, “—but I have to say, you really do have a habit of getting yourself into trouble.”Williams feigned a smile, though inwardly, he was already irritated. He didn’t have the patience for small talk today. His mind was preoc
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 443: The evidence
Chapter 443: The evidenceThe air in Liam’s executive lounge was thick with tension. Williams sat stiffly, arms crossed, while Mr. Sterling and Morris Huggo remained equally silent, their expressions carefully guarded, waiting for Liam to continue.Across from them, Liam leaned casually against his desk, swirling the remnants of his wine, while Kai stood beside him, arms folded, his sharp gaze never leaving their faces.“You know,” Liam continue, voice smooth but laced with amusement, “I had a feeling you’d try something, but an assassination attempt? That’s bold—even for you, Williams.”Williams scoffed. “This is ridiculous. If you had any real proof aside from these grainy images, we wouldn’t be having this conversation—you’d have us locked up or worse.”Kai let out a low chuckle and pulled out another folder from inside his jacket. With a deliberate motion, he tossed it onto the table between them. “Take a good look,” Kai said, voice deceptively calm.Williams leaned forward slight
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 444: A Web of Deception
Chapter 444: A Web of DeceptionWilliams unlocked his apartment door and stepped inside, exhaling deeply as he shut it behind him. His body still felt tense from the meeting—his ribs ached where Kai had struck him, and a dull headache throbbed at his temples. He set his bag down on the coffee table and loosened his tie, then walked over to the kitchen, pouring himself a drink with shaky hands.The meeting had been deadly—too close for comfort. Liam and Kai were a step ahead now, and that terrified him. For the first time in a long while, Williams felt a sense of powerlessness creeping in. He took a slow sip of his drink, letting the burn of the liquor ground him, then straightened up. No. He wouldn’t let them control him.They had given him an ultimatum: hand over everything about the virus or lose his life. That wasn’t an option. Williams wasn’t the kind of man to accept defeat. If they wanted the virus, he’d give it to them—but not the real one.He sat at his desk and powered on his
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 445: The date
Chapter 445: The dateAs he walked toward the entrance, he spotted Lana sitting at a table near the window. She was scrolling through her phone, her lips slightly pursed, the way they always did when she was pretending to be annoyed but wasn’t actually mad.Williams smirked. She was predictable like that.He stepped inside, the scent of grilled steak and fine wine filling the air. A waiter approached, but Williams waved him off and made his way straight to Lana’s table.Lana was dressed in a sleek, off-shoulder emerald green dress that hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating her curves without being overly revealing. The fabric shimmered subtly under the restaurant’s warm lighting, giving her an effortlessly elegant look. A thin gold belt cinched at her waist, adding a touch of sophistication.Her long, blonde hair cascaded over one shoulder in soft waves, and she wore delicate gold earrings that caught the light whenever she moved. A matching gold bracelet adorned her wrist, comple
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE Chapter 446: Lana at EMC
Chapter 446: Lana at EMCThe morning broke with a soft, golden glow spilling through the sheer curtains, casting warm patterns across the room. Lana Wane stirred from her sleep, stretching lazily as a slow smile formed on her lips. Today marked the beginning of her long-anticipated one-month leave from her beauty and aesthetics company, and she planned to spend it in Greece with Ellen.Although Ellen was still deep in the whirlwind of a pre-presidential election campaign with her parents, Lana looked forward to their time together. She could already picture the sun-drenched beaches, the luxurious resorts, and the much-needed escape from the constant demands of her business.As she lay there, memories of last night’s dinner with Williams replayed in her mind. It had been a pleasant evening—good food, easy conversation, and, for once, no major arguments. The only tense moment came when she brought up James.She sighed, staring up at the ceiling. She still couldn’t understand why William
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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,
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
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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,
Chapter 446: Lana at EMC
Chapter 446: Lana at EMCThe morning broke with a soft, golden glow spilling through the sheer curtains, casting warm patterns across the room. Lana Wane stirred from her sleep, stretching lazily as a slow smile formed on her lips. Today marked the beginning of her long-anticipated one-month leave from her beauty and aesthetics company, and she planned to spend it in Greece with Ellen.Although Ellen was still deep in the whirlwind of a pre-presidential election campaign with her parents, Lana looked forward to their time together. She could already picture the sun-drenched beaches, the luxurious resorts, and the much-needed escape from the constant demands of her business.As she lay there, memories of last night’s dinner with Williams replayed in her mind. It had been a pleasant evening—good food, easy conversation, and, for once, no major arguments. The only tense moment came when she brought up James.She sighed, staring up at the ceiling. She still couldn’t understand why William
Chapter 445: The date
Chapter 445: The dateAs he walked toward the entrance, he spotted Lana sitting at a table near the window. She was scrolling through her phone, her lips slightly pursed, the way they always did when she was pretending to be annoyed but wasn’t actually mad.Williams smirked. She was predictable like that.He stepped inside, the scent of grilled steak and fine wine filling the air. A waiter approached, but Williams waved him off and made his way straight to Lana’s table.Lana was dressed in a sleek, off-shoulder emerald green dress that hugged her figure perfectly, accentuating her curves without being overly revealing. The fabric shimmered subtly under the restaurant’s warm lighting, giving her an effortlessly elegant look. A thin gold belt cinched at her waist, adding a touch of sophistication.Her long, blonde hair cascaded over one shoulder in soft waves, and she wore delicate gold earrings that caught the light whenever she moved. A matching gold bracelet adorned her wrist, comple
Chapter 444: A Web of Deception
Chapter 444: A Web of DeceptionWilliams unlocked his apartment door and stepped inside, exhaling deeply as he shut it behind him. His body still felt tense from the meeting—his ribs ached where Kai had struck him, and a dull headache throbbed at his temples. He set his bag down on the coffee table and loosened his tie, then walked over to the kitchen, pouring himself a drink with shaky hands.The meeting had been deadly—too close for comfort. Liam and Kai were a step ahead now, and that terrified him. For the first time in a long while, Williams felt a sense of powerlessness creeping in. He took a slow sip of his drink, letting the burn of the liquor ground him, then straightened up. No. He wouldn’t let them control him.They had given him an ultimatum: hand over everything about the virus or lose his life. That wasn’t an option. Williams wasn’t the kind of man to accept defeat. If they wanted the virus, he’d give it to them—but not the real one.He sat at his desk and powered on his
Chapter 443: The evidence
Chapter 443: The evidenceThe air in Liam’s executive lounge was thick with tension. Williams sat stiffly, arms crossed, while Mr. Sterling and Morris Huggo remained equally silent, their expressions carefully guarded, waiting for Liam to continue.Across from them, Liam leaned casually against his desk, swirling the remnants of his wine, while Kai stood beside him, arms folded, his sharp gaze never leaving their faces.“You know,” Liam continue, voice smooth but laced with amusement, “I had a feeling you’d try something, but an assassination attempt? That’s bold—even for you, Williams.”Williams scoffed. “This is ridiculous. If you had any real proof aside from these grainy images, we wouldn’t be having this conversation—you’d have us locked up or worse.”Kai let out a low chuckle and pulled out another folder from inside his jacket. With a deliberate motion, he tossed it onto the table between them. “Take a good look,” Kai said, voice deceptively calm.Williams leaned forward slight
Chapter 442: A Meeting After a Meeting
Chapter 442: A Meeting After a MeetingWilliams stepped into the executive lounge, his sharp eyes immediately catching sight of Alisha Carl at the secretary’s desk. His brows knitted slightly. Alisha? He hadn’t expected to see her here, especially not in this position.“Alisha?” he called, pausing in front of her desk.Alisha looked up from the stack of documents she had been reviewing, a smile breaking across her face. “Oh, Williams!” she greeted warmly. “Good to see you back. I tried calling your hospital, but they said you weren’t taking visitors.”Williams gave a nonchalant shrug. “Yeah, I needed a moment to myself.”Alisha tilted her head slightly, studying him. “Glad to have you back. Hope you’re doing okay now. Sorry about your accident—” she smirked playfully, “—but I have to say, you really do have a habit of getting yourself into trouble.”Williams feigned a smile, though inwardly, he was already irritated. He didn’t have the patience for small talk today. His mind was preoc
Chapter 441: A Meeting before a Meeting
Chapter 441: A Meeting before a MeetingIt was Thursday, 8:00 AM. Williams stepped out of his sleek black car, straightening his suit as he glanced up at the EMC skyscraper. The towering glass building gleamed under the early morning sun, a silent testament to power, control, and hidden corruption. Today was not just any day—it was a crucial day. His long-awaited meeting with Liam loomed over him, and although Williams was no stranger to tension, he couldn’t shake the feeling that this meeting could go sideways if they weren’t careful.It had been days since his accident and hospitalization. The injuries were mostly healed, but the consequences of his absence were still unfolding. As he stepped inside the building, a wave of recognition washed over him.As he walked past the reception area, he noticed Sophia Carl, his step-cousin, sitting behind the desk with a sullen, lazy expression. He couldn’t help but wonder when a member of the Carl family had started working at EMC.Several sen
