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Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 183: Luis Is Hospitalized
The conference room was silent for a minute as everyone waited for the director's decision. If he was going to leave or swallow his pride and remain in the meeting.Levi didn't bat an eyelid when the director cowered in front of everyone and took his seat. The projector displayed some words immediately indicating the commencement of the meeting.But before Levi could talk, the directors spoke up. One said, "This time you saved us and it was our mistake for choosing to believe other analysis mindlessly. Thank you."Another affirmed, "Young master, we owe you and the boss lady a huge thanks for averting that crisis.""From today onwards, I won't counter the boss lady's decision on our stock investments. She knows best.""Yes, we won't make the same mistake twice."Although there was no reaction on Levi's face, his eyes curved with smiles behind his shades and he nodded.Through the stock mishap, he has managed to at least gain the trust of most of the directors. This means Brooklyn woul
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 184: So Gullible
When Levi got to Luis' VIP ward, the latter was throwing a fit and there were some unpleasant guests with him.Levi frowned at the sight of Larry Rockefeller standing beside Yolanda. It was an image of an ideal family gathering."I told you to take these away! I'm not ill! I don't need them!" Luis yelled at the poor nurse carrying a tray of fruits for him.If it wasn't because he was confined to the hospital bed, he would have surely pushed the nurse.Larry stepped in, acting like a peacemaker. "Uncle, don't be upset. These fruits are meant to revitalize your lost strength. You will be out of the hospital in no time.""Yes Luis, listen to what Larry has said. The money you lost in that investment isn't worth losing your health over," Yolanda pulled her chair closer to his bedside and spoke just like a typical doting wife would."If uncle wants, I can refund all you have lost in the investment after all, I was the one that encouraged you to invest. I only hope uncle forgives me. I was
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 185: Run Into Death
After half a day of being ignored, Lincoln couldn't take it anymore. He directly marched up to Levi who had acted like he was invisible ever since he came to the ward."You... Are you so cold-blooded? We are still family after all. Can you quit acting like a block of ice?" Lincoln pointed at him exasperatedly.May, who had long since noticed something was wrong between the cousins, slowly shrunk backwards into the book she was studying, hoping to make her presence less noticeable.Her fragile heart couldn't take two men with god-like appearances together in one room not to mention witnessing their strife.Levi gave Lincoln an indifferent gaze but finally spoke to him, "Why haven't you left San Jose yet?""You... are impossible!" Lincoln gritted his teeth. He didn't think when this brat would finally speak, he would choose to say these words.He turned his attention to Thomas who was sleeping on the bed and voiced out his suggestion,"Let uncle return home. We have skilled family docto
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 186: Death And Beyond
"Do you know anyone by the name Lloyd?" Micheal dropped the cup on the terrace and turned to her. "Think. He is the one that made the headlines by acquiring those three print media companies."Zoey's eyes widened. She had heard the news of the Chronicles, NewsQuill and the Continental Times being acquired within a short period of time by one person.It caused quite a sensation but she didn't follow up the news. Now hearing the unknown buyer is named Lloyd, she didn't know how to react.Seeing her lack of response, Micheal let go of her and tugged his hair."I don't understand how I offended him. I have never even had any sort of association with anyone named Lloyd. Who could he be?""Could it be—" Zoey made a wild guess and shook her head. It couldn't be. But Micheal urged her, "Did you remember someone?""Yes but it couldn't be," Zoey stroked her tummy with a puzzled look. "Remember my good-for-nothing husband.""The one who is now married to Brooklyn Hernandez?""Yes," Zoey nodded.
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 187: Once And For All
The car was in the water and could no longer be controlled. James lifted his hands off the steering wheel and made eye contact with Levi.The car was sinking at a terrifying speed with no sign of stopping. Cold sea water was seeping in and threatening to cover their mouths and noses.James understood Levi's silent signal and began to reach towards the neck pillow of the car seat. There was still a way to save themselves.Levi patted Lincoln's face and his eyes flickered open. He struggled to say, 'I'm fine' but the sea water flooded his senses and that horrifying terror was back.Seeing him falling out of consciousness, Levi decided this won't happen. The deeper the car sank, the higher the water pressure would be. They had to break out of the car and he had to save Lincoln before he went completely limp.If only this stubborn rascal had agreed to leave San Jose earlier, he wouldn't be caught up with him in this mess.Levi reached forward and assisted James in pulling the small pillow
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 188: Autopsy Reports
"Boss," James walked up to Levi as soon as he stepped out of Lincoln's ward. Thankfully, the rascal wasn't in a severe situation and they managed to revive him.He couldn't handle the shock underwater and had fallen unconscious according to the doctor. They also got out the excess water that had managed to flow into him so he was now safe and sleeping."There's news from the autopsy," James handed over a file to Levi. "They found traces of illicit hard drugs in the chauffeur's body system and suspect he died of a cardiac arrest."Levi didn't look at the file. He had little sympathy for the man that almost got them all killed. What was more important now was—"Did you manage to find out his identity? Who hired me? Where was our chauffeur when the car was being tampered with?""Sir, our chauffeur was found knocked out in a pool of blood in the garage by some security guards. He is currently being treated and isn't in a state to explain what happened. The hospital's CCTV system has also
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 189: Exclusive News
The next morning, Levi had to attend an early meeting with CEO Davis, the acting CEO of the Chronicles.Every employee was now used to the new change of ownership and didn't dare act towards Levi like they used to in the past. He was welcomed with utmost respect and led to the top floor where CEO Davis was waiting for him."Good day, young master. I apologize for not receiving you. I was on a call," Davis greeted politely.Levi shook his head to indicate it was nothing and took a seat. Davis arranged some paperworks in front of him."Sir, here are the monthly reports from each department like you requested. It has already been audited and only needs your approval."Levi nodded and picked up a file. He sat back leisurely and flipped through the pages.A secretary walked in with a cup of coffee on the tray and set it down but Levi paid no attention to this. Davis walked around the table and gingerly informed him."Young master, there is a little issue with a case in the investigative de
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 190: Call Me Cousin
"Old master, it's been confirmed. The man was dead before he was brought out of the water," An inked huge man walked into the bedroom where Noah Lloyd was meditating on a mat gingerly.There wasn't an immediate response because of this but the man waited patiently.After some minutes, Noah opened his eyes and looked at him. Receiving this sharp gaze, he continued his words, "Old master, the young master Lincoln was also in the car when the incident happened."Noah's eyes darkened and a scowl appeared on his face. "Why hasn't that little bastard left San Jose yet?""Thankfully, he is out of danger and currently at the hospital."Noah facepalmed and stood from the mat."I want you to find out what my nephew is doing here. I don't believe my father would let him stray in this foreign city all alone for too long. He must have come for an important reason. Find out what it is.""Understood sir," The man nodded his head.Noah stroked his beard. Before he didn't care what Lincoln was doing h
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235: The End II
Juan is right. He really owes Laura even in the next lifetime. She trusted him, loved him but he tore their family apart and couldn't even cherish the one person she left behind. Did he still deserve to live? __________ A few weeks later after the news of what had befallen the madam of Hernandez family broke out, Levi was in the ward speaking to his father who was about to be taken away to the Wales by Cyrus, Marie and Lincoln when a guard walked in. "Sir, the young madam's father has come for a visit. He is currently with her." Heading this, Levi brows furrowed and he stood. He looked down at his father who didn't even react like he had heard his words and sighed. "Father, be good, okay? I'll come with Brooklyn to visit you sometime when she has fully recovered. Bye." He turned to his uncle, aunt and cousin with a grateful look. They all shared a hug and he told them, "I wish you a safe trip and please tell grandfather I sent my greetings." With that, they bade farewell and h
234: The End I
Juan simply gave Luis a look that made him feel like he was a fool and walked around him, going straight to Yolanda and completely ignoring him. "Should I tell them about the aphrodisiac or you will?"When he said these words, Yolanda's eyes widened in fear and she panicked. He didn't stop there, "Or I should talk about the vitamins instead. I'm sure my brother will like to learn more about Andy."Yolanda's knees turned weak and she almost collapsed if it weren't for the cops holding her. Seeing her reaction, Luis walked up to them. "What are you talking about?"Juan finally gave him attention and pointed at him, "You are such a fool. I can't believe you cheated with this thing on Laura. You should atone for your sins at her grave for the rest of your life!"Luis gritted angrily and his fingers balled into fists but he knew he stood no chance against Juan if he attempted to strike."That's enough Juan," Grandfather Hernandez stepped in. "What's all this fuss about? Ask the cops to l
233: Game Over II
"Here are records of her purchasing many illegal drugs from this black market trader. They managed to track her transactions and realized that besides purchasing a potent poison within different time frames and a few other drugs yet to be identified, she also purchased a strong aphrodisiac that has been banned for years."Levi's expression turned rigid upon hearing this. Aphrodisiac? He looked at the hospital bed where Brooklyn was sleeping peacefully wrapped in bandages and suddenly remembered the first time he had met her.She had run down the street trying to escape from Larry. He could still remember how strong he had felt the scent of the aphrodisiac from her.All those times, he used to think Larry was the one behind the aphrodisiac but what if he had an accomplice.Larry might have wrongfully listed after Brooklyn but Levi knew he was too chickenhearted to purchase that contraband himself.So it must have been someone who gave it to him and that person could be Yolanda."Uncle,
232: Game Over
Gunshots suddenly rang out in the warehouse and the guns in the thugs hands began to fall to the ground one after the other as they cried in pain,"Argh!""Ah!!!!""Argh!!!!""Ow!!!"Noah's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as he watched all his men fall to the floor and writhe in pain. "You bastard!" He yelled into the microphone as he watched cops emerge. "Are you so foolish? Do you think your wife will go Scot free now? Just a word from me and her mutilated body parts will be sent to your doorstep!"Levi's eyes darkened at his words. He looked around because he knew Noah could see him. "Do you know what has become of your accomplice, Billy? Just surrender now or your term will be worse."Noah laughed and the warehouse echoed with his laughter. "That was all my plan, you fool! He was after my ring too so how could I let him remain with me?! He is no longer useful so I tossed him out.""You have gone against me and I can see you value the ring more than your wife. That is w
231: Come Get It
As the chaos subsided, Juan received a call and stepped away from the gathering. He found a quiet place and answered the call just before it was disconnected."Hello, did you find out anything?" He was a bit anxious about what the other person was going to say. If Luis is really declared guilty, he won't spare him."Sir, we tracked his call records and his bank records even deleted transactions but found nothing unusual."Juan didn't know why he released a sigh of relief. He wasn't wrong after all. Luis might be temperamental and easily pissed off but he won't do anything to hurt his own family. Then who tampered with the vitamins? Because Juan had a bit of knowledge in medicine, he knew the vitamins were manufactured by a popular pharmaceutical company and they were original products.Which means someone must have tampered with the vitamins after they were purchased? He had almost forgotten that he was on a call until the person spoke again."Sir, we also checked the call records of
230: Lloyd's of Wales
"She's missing," Hector announced as he walked into the sitting room where the cops were handling Billy and the bloody mess he had causedLevi was on a sofa with an oppressive expression that showed one shouldn't come closer to him."Oh no! Our poor Brooke! She only just got released and she's gone again!" Yolanda was on the other side of the room crying her eyes out.This sound made Levi's fingers clench with every passing second. Why act like she cares?"Mr Lloyd, do you know who could be behind this?" A cop was asking Levi for the umpteenth time yet was receiving no response.Luis walked up to them furiously and pointed at him. "How dare you act nonchalant?! Officer, hold him responsible if anything happens to my daughter!"Levi's face hardened but he refused to say a word and just sat there listening to Luis' rants. Images of Brooklyn's current state kept on running through his mind and he almost couldn't breathe."Levi!" The door the cops were entering and leaving through suddenl
229: End Of You
Brooklyn was walking down the hallway to her room when she felt someone sprinted across the hallway. She didn't think too much about it as she was still upset about what had happened in the sitting room.She has never seen her father so angry and that too at his own brother. These days, she feels her father is gradually turning into someone they all don't know anymore.Not to mention the cold war he has been engaging with these days.Tap!She halted when she saw the shadow of the person sprinting across the hallway again. She was suddenly scared and called out, "Who is there?!"No one answered her and she turned around. The hallway was silent. "Maybe I'm just being paranoid," She mumbled to herself.No one could get into this house anyway. But as she shook her thoughts away and took another step, someone suddenly strangled her from behind."Ah—" Her shout was muffled as a cloth was put over her nose. Her body went paralyzed with fear as she realized what was happening.She wanted to s
228: Don't Dare Me
"This wasn't what we both agreed to. I don't agree to this," Billy kicked a chair as he flared.Noah Lloyd didn't bat an eye at his actions. He simply said, "If you want to get Levi, this will be your only way.""Why do I have to go in there and get his wife himself? You have so many men they could easily carry out the job. Why me? It feels like you are sending me straight to the enemy's trap."Billy hated to admit it but he was a bit scared about facing Levi. Now he has to find a way to sneak into the Hernandez family residence himself, knock Brooklyn out and find a way to sneak her out.Noah's plan didn't sound feasible to him and he wasn't a fool. No way will he do that.Noah smiled craftily. He knew it. Billy wasn't as foolish as he thinks so there was no way he could keep him now. He just has to get rid of him.Besides, the dumbo also wants his ring. All the more reason for him not to survive but first he had to convince the fool."Your first attempt at the hospital was a complet
227: Familial Ties
"I'm certainly not a tour guide now."Levi chuckled at Juan's words but waited for him to continue. He relished the taste of the first food he grabbed and wondered if Brooklyn had her dinner yet."I think... I should keep what I do as a secret but it has nothing to do with our family's business.""That's not fair uncle. What's with the suspense?" Levi frowned and Juan laughed.The former was quite curious about this eldest son of Hernandez's family that has managed to evade the discerning eyes of paparazzi for years.Although Juan was estranged from the family, he appeared to be living better than his younger brother, Luis.Heck if they were to stand together one wouldn't be able to judge who was the younger one or the older one."Let's keep that aside now. Maybe someday... What I just want to say is whatever my brother does, just know he means no harm. He is ambitious and all but doesn't take it to heart. Go easy on him."Levi paused and swallowed the food in his mouth. One would hav
