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Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 142
The morning after the attack, the atmosphere in the facility had settled. Helen and Davin’s team worked relentlessly, coordinating with external agencies and preparing for their next critical move. She has always been on her husband's side. The information extracted from Nicholas had provided a crucial lead, but it was clear that the path to dismantling the network would be anything but straightforward.Helen stood by a large map of the city spread out on a conference table, her fingers tracing various locations and routes. Davin entered the room, his expression serious as he carried a folder of intelligence reports.“Any updates?” Helen asked without looking up.Davin set the folder down beside her. “Carter’s team has managed to make some headway. They’ve identified a few possible locations that might be connected to Nicholas’s network. One of them is a warehouse on the outskirts of town. It fits the profile of a safe house.”Helen glanced at the map and nodded. “We need to priorit
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 143
Two weeks after the demolition of Paulus Company, Helen and Davin faced a new adversary: the Sheridan Group, a powerful conglomerate whose dark dealings had only become more entrenched with time.Davin had witnessed the destruction wrought by the network’s designs, but the Sheridan Group represented a different kind of threat for his companies. The conglomerate's vast empire of influence spanned finance, technology, and infrastructure, providing fertile ground for corruption at its highest levels.In their temporary operations center, the walls were lined with maps, financial records, and intelligence reports. Helen was at her desk, her eyes scanning over the latest findings, while Davin joined her, carrying a stack of new intelligence briefs. Helen focused as she sifted through a pile of documents, her fingers drumming against the wooden table.Davin set the briefs down with a deep sigh. “We’re making progress, but it's slow. The Sheridan Group has infiltrated every corner of this
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 144
The morning after the shareholder meeting dawned, but Helen and Davin barely slept. They gathered in the operations center, the dim glow of monitors illuminating their faces as they sifted through the aftermath of their presentation.Helen rubbed her temples, the tension from the meeting still gripping her. “We need to capitalize on the momentum we’ve created,” she said, her voice firm but laced with exhaustion. “But I can’t shake the feeling that the Sheridan Group will strike back hard.”Davin leaned against the wall, arms crossed, a contemplative look on his face. “They’re wounded, but they won’t go down without a fight. We need to stay vigilant.” He glanced at the messenger, who had been a crucial part of their campaign. “What’s the public sentiment like today?”The messenger, who had taken a seat at the table, tapped on her tablet. “There’s a surge of support on social media. People are sharing our evidence, and local news outlets are beginning to cover the fallout from yesterday
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 145
Helen and Davin collapsed into the car, the doors slamming shut like a final barrier against the chaos. They both took a moment to catch their breath, the weight of what they’d overheard still pressing heavily on their minds.“Did you get any footage?” Davin asked, his eyes sharp and intent as he turned to Helen, his earlier bravado replaced by a focused urgency.Helen nodded, pulling her phone from her pocket. “I recorded everything… If we can expose that…” Her voice trailed off, realization dawning. “We could turn the tide.”Davin nodded, already strategizing. “We need to get this to the media, but we have to be careful. If the Sheridan Group catches wind of our plan, they’ll try to silence us for good.” he muttered slowly. “Then we need to find a safe way to share it,” Helen said, her fingers trembling slightly as she tapped through her phone. “What about Ian? He’s been connected with some investigative journalists. If anyone can help us get this out without getting caught, it’s
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 146
Helen and Davin collapsed into the car, the doors slamming shut like a final barrier against the chaos. They both took a moment to catch their breath, the weight of what they’d overheard still pressing heavily on their minds.“Did you get any footage?” Davin asked, his eyes sharp and intent as he turned to Helen, his earlier bravado replaced by a focused urgency.Helen nodded, pulling her phone from her pocket. “I recorded everything… If we can expose that…” Her voice trailed off, realization dawning. “We could turn the tide.”Davin nodded, already strategizing. “We need to get this to the media, but we have to be careful. If the Sheridan Group catches wind of our plan, they’ll try to silence us for good.” he muttered slowly. “Then we need to find a safe way to share it,” Helen said, her fingers trembling slightly as she tapped through her phone. “What about Ian? He’s been connected with some investigative journalists. If anyone can help us get this out without getting caught, it’s
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 147
Meanwhile, Maya was in the kitchen, the scent of garlic and simmering tomatoes filling the air as she prepared dinner.She savoured the quiet, but it shattered with a loud scream from her youngest sister, Isabella.“Maya! Maya!” Isabella rushed into the kitchen, her face flushed with excitement. “You have to see this!” She thrust her phone in Maya’s direction, a triumphant grin plastered across her face.“What is it?” Maya asked, trying to maintain her composure despite the dread pooling in her stomach. She leaned closer as Isabella played the live stream featuring Davin and Helen.Maya’s heart sank as she watched the two of them, their passion radiating through the screen. “Hello, everyone. We’re here to talk about something very important…” Helen’s voice rang out, filled with conviction. Beside her, Davin’s strong presence amplified the message, a stark reminder of everything Maya had lost.Isabella smirked, “Can you believe this? They think they’re some kind of heroes. Look at all
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 148
Peter drove through the busy streets of Arctic City, the weight of his decision pressing on him. As he sped the car, he replayed the conversation with Maya in his mind. He glanced at the rear view mirror, catching a glimpse of Davin’s laughter, his easy confidence reflecting on his face. He had recounted all that happened between Maya at their last meeting to his Boss. “Did you hear her?” Davin chuckled, leaning back in his seat. “Maya really thinks I am a man she could get at whenever it pleases her, right?”Peter forced a smile, but inside, he felt a storm brewing. “Yeah, it’s surprising how far some people will go to feel important.”Davin glanced sideways, sensing something amiss. “What’s on your mind? You seem a bit off today… is there something else you didn’t tell me?” he asked playfully. “...Just thinking about how people can surprise you,” Peter replied, keeping his tone light. “Like Maya. She’s got this whole thing in her mind, I wonder who eats her cake and gets it back.”
Mysterious Billionaire: The Son-in-Law They Never Wanted Chapter 149
The atmosphere in The Pinnacles Spot shifted dramatically as police officers also approached Maya. Laughter and casual conversation fell silent, and the air became thick with tension. Every gaze turned toward her, and she felt the weight of shame that settled on her face.Maya’s heart raced, a torrent of fear and humiliation surging through her. Just moments ago, she had felt a rush of ecstasy, the thrill of executing her plan to bring down Davin’s business. Now, that exhilaration evaporated, replaced by a stark reality that threatened to swallow her whole.“Madam, we need to talk!,” one of the officers said, his tone flat and devoid of sympathy.“I haven’t done anything wrong!” she protested, but her voice trembled, revealing the panic rising within her.Davin stepped forward, his presence overwhelming. Anger flickered in his eyes, mingled with disappointment. “Did you really think you could get away with trying to bribe Peter?” he demanded, his voice low and menacing. “You thought y
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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