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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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
JAMES WANE THE SECRET BILLIONAIRE 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
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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
Chapter 465: Control Protocol
Chapter 465: Control ProtocolThe glass elevator hummed softly as it descended into the lower chambers of EMC, its view revealing the underbelly of one of the most secure buildings in Emerald Falls.Liam stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his posture relaxed, but his face was painted with that same smug satisfaction that often made people unsure whether to admire or hate him. Beside him, Kai stood silent, his sharp eyes flicking down to his laptop screen as he made last-minute checks to his code. He had double-checked everything already—but he enjoyed looking busy, especially when people were watching.When the elevator doors opened, they stepped into a dim, sterile corridor lined with gleaming silver panels. At the far end stood a massive, armored gate bearing the seal of EMC. Mounted beside it was a tall humanoid figure—an android security guard that looked like something out of a dystopian dream. It had no visible face, just a smooth metallic mask with a glowing blue str
Chapter 464: The Test of Control
Chapter 464: The Test of ControlLiam Carter walked into his office with the slow, confident gait of a man who believed the world was just one move away from kneeling. His tailored navy coat swayed with each step. He had just finished a meeting with Eric Wood.At the far end of the room, Kai Nakamura sat cross-legged on the edge of a sleek glass desk, a laptop balanced on his thigh. His posture was casual, too relaxed. Kai always carried himself like the room belonged to him—even if it didn’t.Liam didn’t look at him. He was already pulling off his gloves, tossing them carelessly on the table. “Eric folded faster than I thought,” he muttered. “His spine’s made of jelly.”Kai didn’t look up. He tapped a few keys, scrolling through rows of code that glowed green against the black screen. “Shocking,” he replied flatly. “You threatened to expose him to the court. That tends to do the trick.”Liam pressed the intercom. “Alisha, get Mr. Arjun Patel here. Now.”“Yes, Mr. Carter,” came the cr
Chapter 463: The Balance of Power
Chapter 463: The Balance of PowerThe morning sun was barely up when Liam Carter stepped out of his black SUV, surrounded by two bodyguards in dark suits. The air around EMC headquarters was thick with tension, though the usual buzz of employees trying to look busy filled the halls. In his office on the top floor, Eric sat behind his desk, sipping black coffee and flipping through reports. He looked tired, his hair a little messier than usual and his tie loosened. His secretary, Cara Hart, tapped on his glass door and entered without waiting for a response.“Sir,” she said, a little nervously, “Liam Carter is on his way up to see you.”Eric’s hand paused mid-turn on a report page. He looked up slowly. “Now?”Cara nodded. “He didn’t book a meeting. Just said he’s coming. Should I let him in?”Eric exhaled and leaned back in his chair. “Of course you should,” he muttered. “Let him in.”A few seconds later, the door opened, and Liam walked in like he owned the place. His suit was sharp,
Chapter 462: Voices of War
Chapter 462: Voices of WarThe night air was heavy, still laced with the tension of the exchange that had just gone down. The warehouse was cold and dimly lit, the air thick with smoke and silence. Rusted metal beams lined the ceiling, and old crates were stacked against the cracked walls.Williams stepped inside, his black coat dragging slightly on the concrete floor. Kane, Tom, and Dorian were already there, seated around a battered steel table, waiting for him like wolves ready for the hunt.William tossed the duffel bag onto the table and unzipped it.“This is a lot of cash,” he said, glancing around at the others. “It’s not smart to walk around with this much money. I’ll take it to the bank, make a deposit, and then transfer your cut to each of you.”The others nodded in agreement.“You said you had the man who killed Sasha,” Kane spoke first, his voice low and impatient, his fingers drumming restlessly on the table.Williams said nothing at first. He walked to the center of the
Chapter 461: Smoke and Shadows
Chapter 461: Smoke and ShadowsWilliams stepped out of Mr. Sterling’s office with his hands buried deep in the pockets of his coat. The soft click of the door closing behind him felt like a seal on a conversation he had no intention of honoring. His steps were steady, but his mind was racing. The hallway was quiet, only the muffled sounds of chatter from distant rooms echoing faintly. None of it concerned him. Not now.He made his way down the elevator, the polished metal doors reflecting his cold stare. As the numbers ticked down floor by floor, he exhaled slowly and murmured to himself, “They really think I’m playing by their rules…”The elevator doors opened, and he walked into the underground parking lot. He moved like a man with a purpose. His driverless black sedan waited where it always did. He slipped inside, started the engine, and drove off without a second thought.The sun outside was beginning to set, bathing the streets of Emerald Falls in golden light, but Williams wasn’
Chapter 460: A Perfect Plan
Chapter 460: A Perfect PlanInside Mr. Sterling’s office, the atmosphere was tense. The air smelled of dark roast coffee and expensive cologne, but under it all was a scent of fear—muffled, but present. The lights were dimmed, casting long shadows across the wooden floor and walls lined with books and polished glass cases. It was supposed to be a place of quiet intellect, but today it was a battlefield of ideas and schemes.Mr. Sterling paced behind his desk, arms folded tightly behind his back, jaw clenched. His face was hard to read, but his silence spoke volumes. Across the room, Williams sat comfortably on the leather sofa, legs crossed, hands folded casually on his knee. There was a slight smirk on his face, a glimmer of confidence that hadn’t been there a few days ago.“I’ve delivered the fake virus to Liam,” Williams said, breaking the silence. “He didn’t suspect a thing. He even agreed to test it. That buys us enough time.”Sterling stopped pacing and turned, brows furrowed. “
Chapter 459: A Death Wish
Chapter 459: A Death WishThe car had just come to a stop near the tall glass building, its surface reflecting the last golden light of the evening. The hum of the engine faded as Kai’s hand reached for the ignition, but before he turned it off, his eyes narrowed. His gaze locked onto the rearview mirror. Something wasn’t right.Lina shifted in her seat, noticing the change in his expression. “Why did you stop?” she asked, her voice calm but curious, her head tilted slightly in his direction.Kai didn’t answer immediately. He unclipped his seat belt slowly, keeping his eyes on the mirror.“Someone’s been following us,” he finally said in a low voice, not taking his eyes off the vehicle parked just a few feet behind them.Lina followed his gaze and turned to look through the back window. A dull gray car sat silently behind theirs, engine still running. Its windows were tinted too dark to see inside clearly.“What? How do you even know?” she asked, surprised. She hadn’t noticed anyone d
