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LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 240
While all of this was going on, things were going quite differently for Troy Reece. The film adaptation of Second Chances premiered to critical acclaim. On the night of the premiere, Troy stood on the red carpet, dressed in a sharp suit, surrounded by flashing cameras and excited fans. As he entered the theater, he spotted a familiar face in the crowd. His ex wife Elizabeth was there, sitting beside Liam and Hope, who waved enthusiastically at him. Seeing them filled Troy with a quiet sense of gratitude. As the lights dimmed and the movie began, Troy watched his story unfold on the screen. The scenes were beautifully shot, the emotions were raw and authentic, the actors and actresses displayed their part enthusiastically, it was amazing and well shot. By the time the credits rolled, there wasn’t a dry eye in the theater. When the audience rose for a standing ovation, Troy felt something he hadn’t felt in years, complete and utter contentment. His journey wasn’t over, but
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 241
Damien Volkov had seen many losses in his lifetime, but never like this. As the cold steel of the handcuffs tightened around his wrists, a crushing sense of humiliation settled in. The flashing cameras outside his penthouse, the murmuring crowd, the whispers of his once-loyal allies, everything felt suffocating As he was shoved into the back of the car. Damien exhaled sharply, closing his eyes he muttered; “Damn you, Bentley.” ***** Three Months Later At the high security prison, Damien had spent weeks fighting, making calls, pulling strings, but every lifeline had been severed by Logan’s meticulous planning. The political allies he once owned had abandoned him, the syndicate had turned against him, and his fortune had crumbled. Yet, he wasn’t broken, one bit. He had always known that men like him that were powerful, ruthless, relentless, never stayed down for long. Then, one evening, a guard stopped at his cell, he uttered; “You have a visitor." Damien frowned on h
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 242
Damien sat back in his seat as the private jet took off, the city lights of Moscow fading beneath him. He held the phone to his ear, listening to the deep chuckle of the man on the other end. His favorite uncle, Nikolai Volkov. A legend in business, politics, and the underground, Nikolai wasn’t just a businessman. He was a kingmaker. Damien smirked. "I had some… unfinished business. But I am ready now." "Ready for what?" Nikolai asked, amusement in his tone. "To rebuild… to become untouchable." Damien’s voice hardened and he added; "Logan Bentley crushed me, but he made one mistake." "And what’s that?" "He let me live." Silence followed, then a low chuckle. "Bentley is no fool, Damien. He knew exactly what he was doing." Nikolai Volkov replied. Damien exhaled sharply and said; "Then he underestimated me." "Or maybe he’s giving you a chance to rise on your own terms." Nikolai’s voice was thoughtful and continued; "Power struggles don’t always have to end in destruction.
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 243
It's been almost three years since Logan's ex-wife Bethany came looking for Logan's help but he had turned her away due to the chaos the Bentley's were going through at the time. So Logan thought it was time to fix it. He bought flowers and traced Bethany home, he found her at home working on her computer. He needed to have a one on one conversation with her. “I'm surprised you still know your way here Mr Logan Bentley.” “Hi Bethany, I am sorry for the issues that happened that night you came to me, I couldn't give a helping hand, I had a lot to deal with.” “Of course you did you had the reasons you then I understand that I like to you I cheated on you and all that but I thought we had good all of that behind us when he gave me a job to work at your company I thought maybe one day you will see that I am really truly apologetic I came to you Logan, to help me out with something important. To look for my daughter, Hilary from the hands of kidnappers at the time, but it took you t
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 244
One weekend, they both went to a secluded cabin near the coast. The plan was simple, they were to relax, disconnect from the world and just be together. But nature had other plans for them both. A fierce storm rolled in unexpectedly, trapping them inside as heavy rain lashed against the windows. The power (electricity) kept flickering and eventually it cut out completely, leaving them in darkness. Amelia, who was wrapped in a blanket, sighed dramatically and said; "So, this is how we die." Troy laughed, pulling her closer. "Overly dramatic as usual aren't we?" She looked up at him, her voice softer. "Actually… I love this. Just us, no distractions. Nothing but the sound of the rain." Troy cupped her face, his thumb tracing her cheek. "I love you, Amelia." She inhaled sharply, her eyes searching his. "Troy…" "I know it’s fast," he admitted and continued; "But I can’t fight it. I don’t want to, I just want you to know how I truly feel right now.” Tears welled up in her eye
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 245
One weekend, Troy blindfolded Amelia and drove her to a surprise destination. When he finally removed the blindfold, Amelia gasped. "A cabin in the mountains.” “Yes of course, You’re always talking about how you want to escape the noise. So here we are. No phone calls. No cameras. Just us.” Troy Reece uttered grinning as he looks at how excited she was. “There is only one thing left, this is different from last time, but I wish it would rain even if it's a little bit." Troy grinned and uttered, “that means we will be staying here for a few days, until it rains because I saw your bucket list and I want to help you out.” Amelia giggled and rested her head on his shoulders. The cabin was warm and inviting, nestled deep in the woods. They spent the days hiking, cooking together, and sitting by the fireplace, wrapped in each other’s arms. One evening, a soft drizzle started outside. Amelia stepped onto the porch, closing her eyes as the raindrops kissed her skin. "I love the ra
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 246
***One year later*** Bentley Manor stood grand as ever, bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun. A soft breeze carried the scent of fresh roses from Patricia’s garden, where she sat on the terrace, watching her children play. Seraphina, now a toddler, giggled as she clumsily chased after her twin brother, Alexander. Their little feet padded across the grass, their laughter filling the air. Patricia smiled, her heart full. The past years had been one of healing and renewal. Malcolm D’Cruz was no more,his name never spoken in their home. Looking back at the trials they had faced from friends and for alike and to be in this moment, here with her kids, was miraculous, she was very much proud of the husband she got. Logan walked onto the terrace, rolling up his sleeves. His gaze softened as he watched his wife and children. “They’re growing too fast,” Patricia murmured. Logan chuckled, sitting beside her. “They’re Bentleys. They’re born to be unstoppable. I am sure they wo
LOGAN .H. BENTLEY'S REBOUND CHAPTER 247
As they kept having conversations with each other, they planned their first meeting. It was in a coffee shop, it hummed with quiet conversations and the soft clatter of cups. Tariq sat at a corner table, tapping his fingers against his cup. He had agreed to meet Emma in person after weeks of exchanging messages, but now that she was five minutes late, he was becoming nervous. Then suddenly, the door swung open. Emma walked in, scanning the room before her gaze landed on him. She smiled, it was a warm and genuine one. Tariq stood awkwardly as she approached. “You must be Tariq,” she said, setting down her bag. “It’s great to finally meet you.” “Yeah,” Tariq replied, running a hand through his hair. “You’re shorter than I expected.” Emma chuckled. “And you’re taller than I expected.” They both laughed, the tension from within him began to melt away. Emma took a sip of her latte, then leaned forward. “So, tell me, what made you want to volunteer at the menta
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As the night grew deeper, the table emptied, leaving only Logan, Alexander, Seraphina, and Udinov nursing their drinks. Patricia had gone to check on a renovation project upstairs, giving Logan a rare moment alone with his children. He leaned forward, resting his arms on the table. “You’re all too busy.” Seraphina smirked. “That’s rich, coming from you.” Logan chuckled. “I know. But when was the last time you all sat like this? No boardrooms, no deals, no strategies?” None of them answered and then Logan sighed. “You were raised to be strong, to command, to win. But power without family means nothing.” Alexander exhaled, rubbing his temples. “You’re getting sentimental here, Dad.” “Maybe,” Logan admitted and continued; “Or maybe I just don’t want you three to lose what I fought so hard to build, which was not the empire, but this.” Alexander tapped the rim of his glass. “And what exactly is this?” Logan looked at them, they were his legacy, his greatest creations, he utt
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Udinov got another text from his dad's right hand that the meeting was postponed, so he decided to join Seraphina and Alexander for dinner at their family estate, then he would go back home to his parents after. Besides, the Bentley family are like his first home, he calls Patricia ‘mama’ and she treats him like a second son she never had. They boarded a flight and headed home. The Bentley Estate was standing brightly, in the twilight, its grandeur was untouched by time. The sprawling mansion was an empire in itself, it was where titans were raised. Tonight, however it was not about power or strategy, it was about family. Seraphina Bentley stepped out of her sleek car, a product of her company’s innovation. The estate’s lights illuminated the driveway, which was a path she had walked on since childhood. She didn’t need to knock, the doors swung open as if the house itself knew she had arrived. "About time," a familiar voice drawled. She smirked as Alexander leaned again
CHAPTER 261
Seraphina, Alexander, and Udinov had eliminated The Black Concordat. The world was once again theirs. But power was never still. It was always shifting, always evolving. And now, they had to decide if they would rule the world as it was or if they would reshape it? They didn’t just want an empire, they wanted absolute dominion. Few months later, in a private island in the Mediterranean A meeting unlike any other had been arranged. The most powerful people in the world, billionaires, world leaders, and shadow rulers all arrived in secret, each escorted by heavily armed security. But at the center of it all, inside a grand glass-walled hall overlooking the ocean, stood three figures. They were none other than Seraphina, his twin brother Alexander Bentley and Udinov Volkov. This meeting wasn't one of negotiation, it was a declaration. Seraphina spoke first, her voice steady and commanding. "You are all here because you think you control the world, but let me make something
CHAPTER 260
With the Dominions wiped out, the Bentley-Volkov dynasty had reclaimed its throne. The war between the heirs had turned into an alliance, one built on necessity, respect, and the undeniable truth that they were stronger together. But power never truly rests, the world watched, waiting to see if Seraphina, Alexander, and Udinov would hold their reign, or if a new storm was already brewing. Two months after Dominion's fall, the three heirs met again, this time in Hong Kong, inside a high-rise that belonged to Bentley International Banking. Inside the boardroom, tension crackled like a coming storm. Seraphina stood at the head of the table, her gaze sharp. "Dominion wasn’t the end." Alexander leaned back in his chair, arms crossed. "Go on." She tapped on the table, and a holographic display flickered to life filled with names, locations, financial transactions. "Before Dominion fell, someone else was moving in the shadows, picking up the pieces. They call themselves The Bl
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Over the years, many years later, the world had changed. The names Bentley and Volkov were no longer just synonymous with wealth. They had become something more, they had become an unstoppable dynasty that shaped economies, influenced governments, and controlled the very pulse of power in the world. Logan Bentley and Damien Volkov had done the impossible, they had not only built an empire, but they had ensured its survival. But every empire faces its greatest challenge, because the bigger it becomes the more threats it attracts. And this time, the threat wasn’t from the outside like it used to be, this particular one was from within. Seraphina Bentley grew up to become the Visionary of the empire, she had always been so smart and took her father's brilliance and foresight. She is a strategist, a builder, a force just at the age of twenty-three, she had transformed Bentley Innovations into an empire of the future, dominating artificial intelligence, clean energy, and space exp
CHAPTER 258
The next day, Troy Reece and his son stood by the balcony, he didn't allow him to go back home the night before for fear he would get abducted. There were unspoken words between them For years, Troy had imagined this very moment when he would talk to his son in person again, he had rehearsed apologies in the quiet of his guilt, whispered confessions into thin air, but now, standing before his son, no words seemed enough. Ethan’s fists clenched at his sides, his expression unreadable. There was hesitation in his eyes, a war between the hurt of abandonment and the reluctant gratitude he couldn’t ignore. The weight of Troy’s absence had shaped him in ways no one would hope for, but then the knowledge that his father had, in his own way, protected him from Arthur’s threats, from a darkness Ethan never fully understood. "You left me," Ethan said at last, his voice quiet but razor-sharp. "For years, I told myself I’d never forgive you, I even hoped we would never meet." Troy’s th
CHAPTER 257
Troy’s SUV screeched to a stop in front of the house. He was out before the engine died, his gun drawn. Ethan was right behind him; he was just a young man who hated violence, but he wanted to help them out, since his father did the same. Troy’s worst fear was confirmed when he saw the back door wide open. 'Oh no, no no…’ Troy thought. His blood went ice cold as he couldn't hear any sound, he walked gently into the house. “Amelia!” he shouted, but no one answered, there was silence. Then suddenly, there was a thud from upstairs. Troy moved fast, taking the stairs two at a time. Ethan followed, his heart pounding. The bedroom door was locked, but Troy kicked it open, his eyes widened. What he saw made him freeze, Amelia was there. A man in black had her, one arm wrapped tightly around her throat, the other holding a knife to her stomach. Her eyes widened when she saw Troy. “Troy… I am sorry,” she muttered. The man tightened his grip and uttered; “One more step, and s
CHAPTER 256
Troy and Ethan sat in the back of a black SUV, parked a block away from Arthur’s location. Ethan was scared out of his wits, his hands clenched. “I don’t like this,” Ethan muttered. Troy checked his watch, his expression unreadable. “Son, you don’t have to like it. You just have to follow my lead.” Ethan let out a sharp breath. “Arthur thinks I’m selling you out. What if he catches on that I am lying to him? He will kill me and you.” Troy finally turned to him, his gaze transfixed on him, he uttered; “Then we make sure he doesn’t walk away out of this place tonight.” Ethan swallowed hard, he had always seen Troy as the controlled, sophisticated filmmaker, but now? Now, he was looking at a man who had been in the shadows, in the dark before, a man who knew exactly how to handle threats or who used to give one in the past. Troy’s phone buzzed and it was a message from Author. ‘Warehouse. 30 minutes. Come alone.’ Ethan’s stomach twisted. “It’s a setup, Troy.” Troy smirked
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Troy was in his office when his phone rang. He answered without hesitation. “Ethan?” “We need to talk.” Ethan uttered immediately. Sensing the discomfort and unease in his voice, Troy straightened up and asked; “What’s wrong?” There was a long pause like he was trying to find the courage to speak, then Ethan finally spoke, his voice low and tensed. “It’s Arthur, he is coming for you.” Troy’s blood went cold. Ethan continued. “He wants me to set you up. If I don’t, he’s threatening Amelia.” There was silence. Then, Troy’s voice dropped to something dangerous; “Where is he?” Ethan exhaled shakily. “Troy, you don’t understand. Arthur isn’t just some con man. He’s dangerous. He has people. He won’t stop until…” Troy cut him off. “I don’t care who he has.” His voice was deadly calm. “No one threatens my family.” Ethan hesitated. “So… what do we do?” Troy leaned back, his mind racing. Then, for the first time, he spoke words Ethan never expected to hear. “We set him up firs
