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Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 198: Diana's Performance
"Hello?" As soon as Levi got away from the auditorium, he answered the call. His other hand slipped into his pocket gingerly as he waited for a response."Hello, Mr Levi."His creased brows eased when he heard Nate's voice."I wanted to call you before I turned my phone off. I'm finally going to England.... Mr Levi, I'll be participating in the tournament... Although others have gone far, I am confident I can still catch up... How do I start thanking you?"Levi could hear the tears in Nate's voice as he rambled. He smiled, "I didn't expect our champ to be so timid and easily shaken. You should be filled with so much vigor not thinking about unpleasant things... You are going to England to win that trophy home.""I'm not crying... I promise I'm not crying... I just want to say thank you... You don't know..." Nate apparently couldn't complete his words because his throat was clogged with tears.If it wasn't for Levi's assistance, he would have gone to jail for a crime he didn't commit.
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 199: Opposing Results
"Welcome back everyone. We have come to the end of this event and it is time for the judges to relay the result of the contest to us."The crowd clapped as the microphone was given to Oliver Brooks. He was the oldest amongst the judges and had been given the opportunity to reveal the result.Levi waited a bit impatiently as he called names of lucky contestants who had made it to the top ten.However, he had already called the names of seven runner-ups but Diana's name hasn't been mentioned."The winner of the third position of this musical contest is—" He called the name of the first contestant that had played the violin and the crowd cheered."I told you... Sister-in-law is going to win the first position. I have to capture this moment," Brooklyn nudged him excitedly before switching on her phone."The winner of the second position who has managed to dazzle us all with her outstanding performance is Diana Campbell!""Yay, that's my girl!" Hannah cheered loudly."I thought the first p
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 200: Who Is He?
"It's just a small contest and some tricks have already been pulled. I wonder what would happen at a bigger contest," Levi snorted."Sir, we have sent for Miss Evelyn and her niece. We apologize. We will resolve this matter immediately," The college Dean pleaded.If this matter was to escalate and get to the public's knowledge, the college's reputation would be affected."Brother, why are you—" Diana's whispers were cut off with a fierce gaze from Levi.Shortly afterwards, the door opened and a staff member stepped in with Evelyn sashaying. Sophia was behind her.Diana actually liked Evelyn and didn't want to throw a fuss and damage her image in front of her idol but Levi wasn't having any of that."Dean, what's wrong? We were almost leaving when—""Miss Evelyn, I apologize for the inconvenience caused but one of the contestants has demanded the result be reviewed again."Sophia already noticed Diana and rolled her eyes. 'Why is it you again?'"And who dares to doubt our judgment?" Ha
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 201: Bait
"Why did you suddenly stop?" Brooklyn suddenly turned around and noticed he was far behind. A little smile appeared on his lips as he shook his head and moved to catch up with her."Nothing... I just felt like I met someone I knew."Brooklyn looked behind him to the elevator. That person was dressed so conservatively one couldn't even see his/her face.She shrugged and let him whisk her away._________"Great, you have done well," Noah Lloyd patted Billy who was gulping down a cup of water."Now we only have to wait for a perfect time to strike."Billy panted and his fingers gripped the armchair tightly as he gritted. "I hope that time comes soon. You should know how much I had to resist from throwing my hand around his neck and choking him to death!""Patience my friend," Noah laughed. "Patience... I guessed right. He couldn't recognize it because of your weight loss. If I didn't help you out— Don't act so rash and spoil our plans.""He took my life away from me and is having the bes
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 202: Marital Conflict
"Ma," Zoey looked down with a frozen smile and accepted the credit card the salesgirl was returning to her.She turned to her friends and put on an expressionless face. "I guess there must be something wrong with my credit cards. I'll have to leave to return home and ask my husband right away.""Okay," Her friends nodded, pretending to be understanding. They even collected the bags of things she had bought at the mall."We understand. We'll return this for you. There's nothing embarrassing about not being able to buy them now. We can simply come here some other time.""Yes... You should leave early to ask your husband. It's better to know if the problem with your cards is temporary or... permanent."Zoey watched as they exchanged gazes and her fingers curled into fists by her side.They were acting so caring but how could she not understand the hidden meaning in their words.Ungrateful bitches... Had they forgotten how she used to pay for all the things they'd bought at malls and thei
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 203: Where's Her Husband?
"It's an invitation to the city's exclusive auction," James announced. "It was specially designed for you."Levi's gaze fell on the envelope on the desk. He had heard about the auction as it was the hottest topic amongst the high class these days but he had dismissed the issue since he wasn't interested in any auction."They want me to attend the auction... With which identity?" Levi's eyes displayed a little smile as he took the envelope and read through the golden plated invitation card.He was aware his reputation had improved greatly after the acquisition of Tyson's Group and his name was the talk of the town.Everyone wanted to know about the mysterious big shot that has been operating in secret."As the owner of NewsQuill, The Continental Times and The Chronicles."Levi squinted upon hearing this. He thought they definitely wanted him to attend as the son-in-law of the Hernandez's family."I heard young missus also received an invite too."Levi nodded and studied the invitation
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 204: The Auction
"So handsome and obscure. He must be some kind of hidden big shot.""Quick, take as many pictures as you can. We can't miss out on exclusive news when his identity comes out later."While the paparazzi went crazy taking as many pictures as they could, the other door of the car opened and Lincoln stepped out.The crowd was awed. Too much gorgeousness dazzled their eyes."There's another one and he's equally handsome. I'm glad I accepted this assignment!" A reporter professed joyfully."Wait, why does this person look so familiar?" Someone pointed out."He... He does look familiar," another affirmed.Someone quickly did a quick research and exclaimed, "Oh my God, it's the legendary heir of the Lloyd's family.""What? The Royal family from Wales?""Yes. When did he come to San Jose?""Does that matter? He's here now... Besides, that man beside him looks a bit similar... Could they be brothers?""I can't imagine the excitement that would take over the web tonight... Lloyd's heir and his c
Levi Lloyd: Race To The Top 205: Subtle Auction War
"We urge you all to have your seats as the event is about to begin!" The host continued as people were still moving around."Sorry... I was speaking with one of grandfather's old associates," Brooklyn apologized with a smile.Her eyes darted to Evelyn who was staring at them with a look of disbelief and her smile turned polite."Good evening, Miss Carter," Her tone was formal although it was obvious Evelyn was familiar with her but she didn't remember ever meeting this woman besides that musical contest.Evelyn nodded awkwardly and glanced at Levi whose full attention was on Brooklyn. Flustered, she turned to the podium.Isn't Brooklyn meant to be married? When she came in earlier, there was no man beside her indicating her husband didn't attend the auction with her.Why does she seem so close with Levi then?"We are happy to have you all here for the auction and we assure you won't be disappointed by the amazing items up for sale. Thank you."The crowd clapped and waited for him to c
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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
