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Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 108
The dawn following the conflict was stark and somber. The battlefield, once a frenzy of steel and blood.The victorious Davin surveyed the scene with a heavy heart, his mind racing with what life would mean now placed upon him. His thoughts, however, were interrupted by the sound of approaching footsteps and the clanking of chains.Michael, still bound and disheveled, was being led by Lord Puttin and his guards. The once-proud leader’s defiance was now reduced to a bitter resignation, his shoulders slumped under the weight of his defeat. Puttin’s smile was anything but reassuring as he escorted the prisoners through the wreckage of the battlefield.“Get hold of them, ensure that none of them gets to escape!” Davin commanded sharply, his voice cutting through the uneasy silence.The soldiers quickly moved to comply, securing the remaining prisoners with tight bindings. Their faces were a mixture of fear and fatigue, reflecting the toll of the battle and the uncertainty of their futur
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 109
Davin’s thoughts were a tumultuous storm as he sped through the frostbitten landscape toward Arctic City. The victory on the battlefield felt hollow in light of the urgent news he had received. His mother, Lady Helena, was gravely ill, and he needed to be by her side. Each bump of the carriage seemed to echo his growing anxiety.The city loomed ahead, a stark contrast to the desolation of the battlefield. Arctic City, with its towering buildings and bustling streets, appeared unusually quiet beneath the snow-covered expanse. Davin alighted from the carriage, the cold air biting at his face as he rushed up the steps of his family estate.Inside, Elizabeth, his ever-dedicated maid, greeted him with a somber expression. “My lord,” she said, her voice tinged with worry. “I’m glad you’re here. Your mother’s condition has deteriorated quickly. The doctors are doing all they can.”Davin’s heart clenched at the sight of her distress. “Show me to her,” he demanded, his voice urgent.Elizabeth
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 110
The crisp Arctic City air did little to alleviate the heaviness Davin felt as he left the café with Isolde. The unexpected appearance of Malachai Voss had shifted his priorities sharply. The presence of Voss was a stark reminder of the rival threat that loomed over his newly reclaimed success. Davin's thoughts were turbulent, and he needed a plan to handle the escalating danger, but first, he had to address the matter of his personal life.Davin walked Isolde to her carriage, their conversation interrupted by the pressing reality of the threat. “We should keep in touch,” Davin said, his voice firm. “This situation is more complicated than I initially thought.”“I’ll be here if you need me,” Isolde replied, her concern evident. “And Davin, be careful.”As Isolde’s carriage departed, Davin returned to the estate. He had barely stepped inside when Elizabeth approached him with an urgent expression. “My lord, there’s been a development. Lady Maya is here to see you.”Davin’s heart sank. M
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 111
Davin's return to the helm of his business empire brought with it a renewed vigour. The chaotic period of imprisonment and confrontation had ended, but the effects were still felt. With his brother Michael and the scheming villains behind bars, Davin’s focus shifted to resurrecting his company and solidifying his place in the realm.The morning after securing his brother and the conspirators, Davin arrived at his grand office in Arctic City. The building, a towering symbol of his success, was a stark contrast to the turmoil he had faced. The staff, inspired by their leader’s return, buzzed with renewed energy and anticipation.Davin walked through the corridors, greeted by nods and murmurs of admiration from his employees. His presence alone was enough to inject a sense of purpose and direction into the office.As he entered his spacious office, Richard, his trusted aide, was waiting with a stack of reports and a determined look on his face. “Good morning, my lord,” Richard said, hand
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 112
Davin exited the room, his slow gaze lingering on Helen as if he had more to say. But he said nothing, disappearing into the hallway. He emerged onto the balcony, waiting for his car to arrive. A guard approached, "Master, we're ready to leave."As he emerged from the room, he headed straight to the exit door, and sat at the balcony, waiting for the driver to bring the car from the garage so he could head for the next meeting he had for the day. The cars pulled out and a guard hurried to him, “master, we are set to leave.” he announced. Davin stood up with his shoulders high, heading towards the car, when he was close, the guard flung the car door open, and he docked into it. Some minutes later, they arrived at 6 crescent Avenue, a place he called the home line office, he dropped from the car and marched in. It was no ordinary day, as it was a meeting of the board’s group of directors. “You all can wait for me here.” he said to the guards who nodded in unison. To think of it, he
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 113
The hall’s atmosphere shifted drastically from lively to tense as Maya's outburst reverberated through the room. Davin, who had been basking in the thunderous applause, now stood with an aura of calm authority, his demeanour unflinching despite the sudden commotion. The speaker, a poised and elegant woman gestured for silence, her gaze sweeping across the room as the guests shifted uncomfortably in their seats.Maya’s voice, tinged with a mix of fury and desperation, rang out again. "I am saying that this man is not who he claims to be!" Her eyes wide, her face flushed with a combination of anger and embarrassment. "He’s an imposter, and you’ve all been deceived!" She yelled. The room was quickly filled with loud murmurings, growing louder as the guests began to exchange glances, their curiosity piqued. The speaker, maintaining her composure, approached Maya with a measured pace. She was a tall and curvaceous woman, her steps commanding respect. "Excuse me, Ma’am," she said, her
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 114
Maya leaned against the cold metal of the car, her expression a blend of anger and humiliation. The laughter of the security guards echoed in her ears as they snickered and exchanged glances. The night had turned bitterly cold, and Maya shivered despite her anger.As she stood waiting, she watched the lights of the event hall flicker through the glass doors. The glittering facade seemed a stark contrast to her own mood. She felt the weight of her actions crashing down on her, her cheeks burning with embarrassment. Derek had stormed off, and now she was left alone to face the consequences of her rash behavior.The minutes dragged on, and Maya’s patience began to wear thin. She glanced at her phone, hoping for some kind of communication from Derek or anyone who might be able to offer her an explanation or a way out of this situation. But the screen remained stubbornly dark, devoid of any notifications.Finally, the doors of the hall swung open again, and a group of well-dressed guests
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 115
The next morning, Maya awoke to a grey and dreary sky, mirroring her own sense of dread. She barely slept, her mind replaying the events of the previous night with excruciating clarity. In the kitchen, she brewed coffee, but it offered no comfort, only a bitter reminder of her mistake.Sitting at her kitchen table, Maya stared at her phone, dreading the headlines she knew awaited her. She hesitated before unlocking the screen. The top story was about her. The headline read: “Business Woman Causes Scene at Board of Directors Meetings." Maya’s face went pale as she read the article. The accompanying video clip showed her shouting at Davin, her face flushed with anger, and the ensuing commotion as she was escorted out by security. The video had gone viral, and the comments were a harsh mix of mockery and disdain.“Oh, this is a nightmare,” she muttered, her hands trembling.Her phone buzzed with an incoming call, jolting her from her spiral of despair. The caller ID read “Margaret.” May
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While Helen was at the cafeteria, she ordered for a bottle of water for Davin, then for herself she got coffee and sandwich which she had to eat there. She already felt tired and a little bit shaken by the travel they had taken to get all the way to the hospital, nevertheless she didn’t like hospital that much because it brought back memories of her past. While eating, Davin phone began to ring in her bag, he had given it to Helen to keep it safe in her bag. She had thought at first that it was one of Davin’s associates calling because of business but her thoughts were wrong when she brought out the phone from her bay to see that it was an unknown caller with no caller ID at all. It wasn’t her phone neither was it her call so she saw no reasons to pick up the call, her plans was to quickly finish up the sandwich and then head to the waiting room to give Davin his call, she resumed eating her sandwich will the phone kept ringing until it stopped ringing. There was no way of her kn
Chapter 165
Helen and Davin both had unsaid words that lingered but they were most especially weighed down by Davin’s mother current situation. They sat at the waiting room quietly while Maya had excused herself to the cafeteria. The sedative were still kicking in Margrets’s blood stream as she slowly recovered from it, the sudden news of her sickness and then the transfer from one to hospital to another even made them question the severity of her sickness, was she deteriorating in health yet the doctors kept it a secret? Many thoughts ran through Davin’s mind, what did the nurse mean by she was only stable for a while? “Davin-I guess we should go eat something” “I am not hungry” Davin replied absentmindedly and then returning to his thought “You won’t seat there and tell me that-I won’t watch you keep thinking about thing you can’t change” Helen objected in a calm and soft way “I could changed all of this, by not allowing it to happen in the first place” Davin replied looking H
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“Davin! Helen!” she called out, her voice loud enough to attract the attention of other visitors. “I heard about Mom. Is she okay?”“Maya,” Davin said, keeping his voice steady. “What are you doing here?”“I came to support my family,” she said, tilting her head slightly. “Isn’t that what family does?”Helen shot Davin a look, and he felt the tension rise between them. “Support?” he echoed, doubt lacing his tone. “Or to make sure everyone knows you’re here?”Maya laughed, a sound that felt more like a challenge. “Oh, come on. I know you’re not happy about my wedding plans, but can we not turn this into a competition? This is about Mom.”“Right. Let’s just focus on her,” Davin said, frustration boiling beneath the surface. “But don’t pretend that you aren’t looking for attention.”“Seriously, Davin?” Maya shot back, her voice sharp. “You think I’m here for a show? I’m worried about her too, you know.”“You have a funny way of showing it,” he replied, crossing his arms.“Enough,” Helen
Chapter 163
Davin sat at the dinning table, a half-finished cup of coffee in front of him, flipping through a stack of paperwork from work. The morning sun streamed through the window, casting a warm glow, but a sense of unease gnawed at him. Just then, Helen burst into the room, her face a mix of urgency and concern.“Davin! We need to talk,” she said, her voice tight with anxiety.He looked up, instantly alert. “What’s wrong?”“It’s your mother. I just got a call from the hospital. She’s seriously ill,” Helen said, her words tumbling out in a rush. “They’re flying her out of Arctic City for specialized medication.”Davin’s heart sank. “What do you mean, ‘seriously ill’? What’s going on?”“They didn’t give me all the details, just that she needs immediate treatment,” Helen replied, her eyes brimming with concern. “They’re arranging a private jet to get her to the mainland for the best care.”“Why didn’t they call me?” he asked, rising from the table, the papers scattering as he stood.“I think t
Chapter 162
As they finished their ice cream, Mia let out a satisfied sigh, her face smeared with chocolate and mint. Davin couldn’t help but chuckle at her delight. “You’ve got a bit of ice cream on your nose, kiddo,” he teased, reaching over with a napkin.Mia giggled, swiping at her nose with the back of her hand. “It’s part of the experience!” she declared with the seriousness of a gourmet critic. “Then I suppose I’m not allowed to clean you up,” Davin replied, exchanging a knowing glance with Helen. The sun shone brightly overhead, and the market was a riot of colors and sounds. Families milled about, vendors called out their wares, and the laughter of children filled the air. The moment felt suspended in time, a perfect snapshot of happiness that Davin wished could last forever.“Let’s take a stroll down by the river after this,” Helen suggested, finishing her ice cream. “I heard they have a small arts and crafts fair set up along the walkway.”“Great idea! Mia, what do you think?” Davin
Chapter 161
The next morning, Davin stirred awake, his thoughts drifting back to the previous night’s adventures. He felt a warmth in his chest, a comforting reminder of the laughter and connection he had shared with Helen. As he stretched and yawned, he could hear the faint sounds of Mia playing in the backyard.After quickly showering and dressing, Davin made his way to the kitchen. The rich aroma of fresh coffee greeted him, and he poured himself a cup, savouring the first sip. Just then, Helen appeared, her hair tousled and eyes still sleepy.“Good morning, sleepyhead,” he said, a smile breaking across his face.“Good morning,” she replied, stifling a yawn. “Last night was amazing. I can’t believe how much fun we had.”“I know! We need to do that more often,” he said, taking another sip of coffee. “It was nice to reconnect.”Helen smiled, the warmth of his words wrapping around her like a cozy blanket. “So, what’s on the agenda for today? More adventures?”“Definitely! I thought we could take
Chapter 160
It was weekend already and the sun dawned bright and sunny, reflecting its warm glow through the window as Davin awoke, feeling refreshed. After the previous evening’s eventful drive and the satisfying dinner with his family, he was eager to embrace the day and make it more eventful. He glanced over at Helen, still peacefully asleep, and smiled at how lucky she was.Once dressed, Davin tiptoed into the kitchen to make coffee. As the rich aroma filled the air, he thought about how to surprise Helen later. It had been a while since they had a proper date night, and he wanted to change that. He’d plan something special, just for them.After breakfast and a lively chat with Mia about her upcoming school project, Davin turned to Helen, who had just finished her coffee. “How about we have a date night tonight?” he suggested, a playful grin spreading across his face. “Just you and me.”Helen raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Really? That sounds wonderful! But you know we can’t just leave Mia a
Chapter 159
The evening air was cool as Davin drove home, the satisfaction of the day’s meeting still buzzing in his mind. He replayed the conversation with the senior management team, feeling a cautious optimism about the potential for change. But just as he was beginning to relax, a sudden jolt from behind interrupted his thoughts.He slammed on the brakes, heart racing. The sound of crunching metal filled the air. Davin glanced in the rearview mirror, realizing he had been rear-ended. He exited the car, already feeling the adrenaline coursing through him.As he stepped out, his heart sank when he recognized the sleek red Ferrari that had collided with his SUV. Emerging from the driver’s side was Derek, Mia’s boyfriend, his face twisted with anger.“What the hell!?” Derek shouted, his voice cutting through the evening calm. “Why would you let your driver bump into my car?”Davin’s driver, a calm and seasoned man named Richard, was already trying to de-escalate the situation. “I’m sorry, sir. It
Chapter 158
The next day came with a feeling of its own. After the successful town hall meeting, he felt invigorated, ready to tackle the challenges ahead. Sunlight streamed through the window, illuminating the room and hinting at a promising day.As he made his way to the kitchen, the sounds of breakfast filled the air. Helen was already bustling about, preparing pancakes while Mia sat at the table, her homework spread out in front of her.“Good morning, family!” Davin announced, pouring himself a cup of coffee.“Good morning, Dad!” Mia replied, her head buried in her math workbook. “Can you help me with this problem? I’m really confused.”“Of course,” he said, moving to her side. “What’s stumping you?”“It’s this one about fractions,” she said, pointing at the page with a furrowed brow. “I don’t get how to add them.”Davin knelt beside her, explaining the process step-by-step. He loved these moments of connection, the way teaching Mia helped him solidify his own understanding of concepts. After