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Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 041- Heiress Not In The Mood
Chapter 041- Heiress Not In The MoodMeeting her gaze with a firm but gentle expression, Logan replied, "The Reed Estate. That's where we're heading to now. It’s time to go home.''"What do you mean we're going home, Logan? Are you seriously considering challenging Eliza?" Amelia's voice rose as she confronted her son, the strain evident in her cough.Logan met his mother's gaze. "No, Mom. I would never get to challenge her. May her soul rest in peace for now.""Rest in peace? What happened to her? Please don't tell me she's..." Before Amelia could finish, Logan interjected, "Yes, she's gone. The kidnappers ended her life while I thought she could help negotiate your release.""Good heavens, Logan. Do you really think Diane is in any state to see you right now?" Amelia's concern was palpable."That's up to her, Mom. All I know is that we're heading home, now," Logan declared, making a swift turn."I don't know where you're finding this courage, but Diane will undoubtedly unleash the g
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 042- It's Your Home
Chapter 042- It's Your Home "Tempête, it's Logan," he said, raising an eyebrow as he waited for Tempête's response.Just as Logan anticipated a chilly reception from Tempête, he was surprised when Tempête eagerly exclaimed, "My Lord, is it really you?""Maybe you know another person with this deep voice," Logan quipped.The two guards exchanged shocked glances, clearly taken aback by Logan and Tempête's casual talks."Wow, my Lord. I can't believe you're here at the gate. I'm nearby, you'll see me right away!" Tempête exclaimed excitedly before the call abruptly ended."Wow, you must be highly regarded in this country for Lieutenant sir to address you as his Lord," remarked the first guard as he took the walkie-talkie from Logan."Really? What makes you say that?" Logan asked, barely suppressing a smile."Yes, my colleague is right. Lieutenant sir has only used that title for Lord Oliver Reed when he was alive," added the second guard."And he has never used that honorific for anyone
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 043- El Piero returns
Chapter 043- El Piero returns“Take this, the pin to open the suitcase is 0052 and all the total proprietorship documents are inside, you can check them out while I show Mother Amelia to her room,” Diane said as she handed Logan the suitcase and went outside.The SUV raced towards the Reed estate, the tension palpable inside the car.Finally, the driver, clad in a black suit, broke the silence. "Master Piero, how was your stay in Afghanistan, sir?" he inquired, but the man in the green turban just stared at him with contempt, refusing to respond.The driver, named Soler, stole a glance at the mirror, expecting the man to be asleep, but he was surprised to find him wide awake."Soler, how many times do I have to tell you to drop the 'master' from my name? I am an Arab now. You should refer to me as El Piero Reed," the man declared.Soler nodded in compliance, grinning a little."I'm sorry for the loss of your brother's wife, El Piero," Soler offered."Oh, that? She did herself a favor
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 044
Chapter 044-"Mother Amelia, what?" Piero repeated, blinking repeatedly to ensure he wasn't dreaming."Mother Amelia's son," Diane confirmed. "Uncle Piero, don't tell me you're surprised or, let me just say, you're shocked.""No, no... I'm not. You know, I heard that she and her son were... don't worry. I'm not surprised, actually... I'm happy," Piero stammered.He knew he had to maintain an excited expression if he wished to keep his evil plans going."This return of Amelia and her son, hmmph. I hope it won't be a setback for me," Piero thought to himself as Logan jolted him out of his thoughts."What are you still thinking about, Uncle? Give your niece a hug," Logan said excitedly as he hugged Piero, who in turn wrapped his own arms around Logan."I'm so sorry for not doing that first, Logan. You know, I haven't seen you since you were still a baby, so it was difficult for me to recognize you," Piero said."There's no need to apologize, Uncle Piero. At least, I didn't know I had an
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 045- Anniversary O'Clock
Chapter 045- Anniversary O'Clock"Exactly!" Diane exclaimed. "Can you go there for me? For my sake? Please don't say no.''Logan stood in silence for a moment before finally breaking it. “Is that all?”Diane’s eyes widened, and she quickly replied, “Yes! Big bro, does this mean you’ll go for me? Tempête will be right by your side for the whole event!”With a nod, Logan said, “Yeah, I’ll do it, but you owe me a favor while I’m away.”“A favor?” Diane echoed, her mind racing with possibilities. “Anything for you, big bro!”“Alright then. Tell Tempête I’ll be ready in an hour.” With that, Logan turned and strode back into the mansion.************* One hour later.Logan emerged dressed in a striking purple suit, the warm sun filtering through the trees, leaving dancing shadows on the driveway.As he made his way outside, he froze at the sight: a convoy of sleek black SUVs lined up like guardians, the name R-E-E-D boldly emblazoned on their license plates, ready to take him to the anniver
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 046- Laundry Doing Intruder
Chapter 046- Laundry Doing Intruder''Code 0i01! All guards present in the hall must shield the young Lord immediately.'' Tempête commanded, adrenaline spiking as alarms rang in his mind.Before they could reach Logan's seat, a sudden ruckus at the entrance caught their attention.A young man, seemingly around Logan's age, was struggling against the guards, desperately trying to push his way into the hall.“Show some respect and turn back, Mister! Today’s a celebration, and I’d hate to ruin it by breaking your knees with my pistol. Back off!” one of the guards shouted, his voice sharp.“I’m going to be late! Please, let me through! I was supposed to deliver the fabrics to Logan an hour ago! I can’t be late! Logan! Logan!!” The man’s pleas echoed through the crowd as the guards continued their attempts to hold him back.Logan strained to get a glimpse of the tumult but recognized the voice instantly—it was Danny.“Danny!” Logan called, but his voice was drowned out by the chaos.Realiz
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 047- Fabio's Humiliation
Chapter 047- Fabio's HumiliationLogan said, hands intertwined, relishing the attention of the surrounding guests, a mischievous grin on his face.''Felix,'’ Fabio sneered, his voice dripping with disdain, ''you’re really backing this wannabe rich pauper, huh? Just wait until the Heiress arrives; she’ll make sure you don’t have a place in the family’s staff circle when she hears about this.''Felix stood frozen in place, caught in a whirlwind of confusion and unease, unsure whether to feel threatened or amused.''Fabio Connor,'’ a voice boomed, cutting through the tension like a knife. Logan stood tall, his presence instantly commanding the attention of everyone in the room.A chill skittered down the spines of the guests, who held their breath in anticipation.''Unless you’re enjoying this lovely counting session of yours, I have a more constructive way for you to spend your time.'' His gaze shifted to the event planning agents flanking Felix.''Do you two have any other tasks you sh
Once Despised, Bastard Billionaire Chapter 048- Logan threatens Harris.
Chapter 048- Logan threatens Harris.''Your time is up, Mr. Manager. You should be finished by now,'' Tempête’s voice thundered as he stormed back into the hall, Logan at his side, dismissing Harris’s presence with a mere glance.''Yeah…yeah. I’m almost done here,'' Fabio stammered, fiddling with the last bow of the table decoration.Tempête’s eyes narrowed, his voice dripping with disdain. ''And who do you think you are, addressing my lord so casually? You should always refer to him as ‘my lord,’ understand?''Fabio opened his mouth to protest, but Logan silenced him with a curt gesture, his finger pressed to his lips. ''Hush,'' he whispered, locking eyes with Fabio. ''Make sure to have your resignation letter ready before the end of this joyous ceremony.'' ''Enough!'' Harris’s voice boomed through the crowd, cutting through the tension.Logan and his crew turned abruptly, revealing Harris, his anger palpable. ''Don’t look at me like that, low-life,'' Harris sneered, pointing at th
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Chapter 060- Meeting Father's Grave
Chapter 060- Meeting Father's Grave"I need reinforcements," Tempête snarled into the receiver, his voice steely. "Lord Logan's been taken away."************In the grand living room of the Reed Mansion, Diane paced back and forth, her voice rising with anger. "I swear, I’ll make sure that doctor rots in jail! How can a patient just go missing from his hospital, and he totally claims to know nothing about it?"Madame Amelia, seated on the couch, rubbed her knees in frustration. "Diane, calm down. What you did by involving the police might be a mistake. He could be innocent.""Innocent?" Diane shot back, her eyes blazing. "There's no way he doesn’t know something, mother. I’m certain he’s hiding information about Logan and Tempête’s whereabouts."Madame Amelia sighed deeply. "Instead of jumping to conclusions, we should focus on calling them. Have you tried their numbers again?"Diane paused, pulling out her phone. "I'll try Tempête's number on WhatsApp. Maybe that’ll work.""Please,
Chapter 059- Logan is kidnapped
Chapter 059- Logan is kidnappedThe next day at the Lakub International Airport, the pilots maneuvered and landed the plane successfully in the hangar for private aircraft.On bringing the plane to a halt, two guards working as pilots came out of the cockpit with satisfaction-filled smiles plastered on their faces as they bowed to Logan and Tempête humbly.One of the pilots stepped forward. "We're on Afghanistan soil, my lord. Will you need us to come with you, sir? Lieutenant Tempête made us go through extensive training in the army and that's….""No, I don't need any of you to follow me around like I'm a toddler. Tempête will help with my needs." Logan interjected.The second pilot turned to Tempête. "Lieutenant sir, are we to wait here till you return?""Get a suitable hotel around here, you must be alert at all times," Tempête replied. Remember, we might end up being on the run and might call you to prepare the plane for flight even before we get here.""Understood, sir." The two
Chapter 058- Zora's New Ally
Chapter 058- Zora's New Ally "You're the daughter of my brother’s biggest business rival?" He questioned, hoping what he heard was wrong."I don't know about that, sir." Zora shrugged. "I have told you who I am. Can you please release me and let me go home now?"Piero couldn't help but frown at Zora's request. "You are not going home anytime soon, dear…. Especially if I didn't give you permission to do so.""Really?" Zora hissed and sighed, as she bent her head to look at the bare floor."You are yet to tell me what business you have with Logan Reed." Piero raised a brow. "Are you helping your weak father ‘clear the way’ or what business do you have with him exactly?"Zora bit her lips at Piero referring to her father as weak.Piero would shoot her if she dared to complain and she had no choice but to vent her anger on her innocent lips."I'm Zora, his wife. I mean….., ex-wife," Zora stuttered as she rolled her eyes ominously.Piero stood still for a few seconds, trying to process Zo
Chapter 057- Piero queries Zora
Chapter 057- Piero queries ZoraRaceville Hospital, Raceville.The cold hospital room was tense with silence as Logan lay motionless on the bed. His chest rose and fell weakly, each breath seeming more strained than the last.Yvonne leaned over him, her fingers pressing against his neck. Her eyes widened with alarm."His pulse is getting weaker," she said sharply, her voice cutting through the quiet.She turned to the doctor, her expression hard. "Why is the check-up taking so long? Start the treatment now! Are you trying to let him die by not doing anything?"Madame Amelia, standing by the bed, clenched her fists, her eyes brimming with tears."Doctor, my son is in great discomfort! Why are you delaying? Do you want him to die before my very eyes?" she demanded, her voice trembling with both anger and despair.Diane stood rigid, her jaw tight with suppressed rage. "If my brother dies," she hissed, her tone low and dangerous, "everyone involved will pay for it… starting with you, doct
Chapter 056- El Piero kidnaps Zora
Chapter 056- El Piero kidnaps ZoraShe smirked from her perch, her finger pressing slightly against the trigger. ''Goodnight, Logan,'' she whispered, her voice cold and final.''The dart flew through the air with a soft ''whoosh'' before landing with a sharp ''thud'' on Logan's shoulder.Logan fell on his back and yelled out a scream as he clutched his shoulder in agony. ''My arm! Please remove this thing!'' He cried.Madame Amelia, Diane and Yvonne all tried to draw out the dart and also persuaded him to calm down.''Please stay still, Logan! Otherwise, we might not be able to pull it out before your body absorbs all the content.'' Yvonne implored as she tried to pull out the darts.''You don't have to speak to him that way, he's in great pain.'' Diane retorted at Yvonne, feeling jealous of not being removing the darts.Yvonne was offended at Diane's unnecessary complaints as she shot back. ''What way? Did I yell at him?'' ''I mean, let me handle him myself. He's my brother after a
Chapter 055- Zora aims at Logan
Chapter 055- Zora aims at Logan Logan turned to one of the Reed family security guards who had followed him. ''Call the police. I want this man arrested immediately. He doesn't deserve to be in the streets.'' The guard nodded briskly and stepped forward to secure the man. Logan exhaled, trying teady himself as Diane pulled him aside. ''Are you okay?'' Logan ran a hand through his hair, his voice filled with emotion. ''No, I’m not okay. I can’t stand perverts like that. If I hadn’t seen him…'' Diane placed a hand on his shoulder. ''I know, brother. But you did the right thing. Let the police handle it now.'' Logan looked back one last time as the security guards dragged the candy vendor toward a waiting car. Suddenly, a woman stormed into the scene, dragging the little girl by the arm. Her eyes blazed with anger, and her grip was unrelenting. Logan felt his stomach tighten as he observed the harsh way she treated the child. He moved toward them, concern etched on his fac
Chapter 054- Logan saves little girl
Chapter 054- Logan saves little girlWith a sharp intake of breath, Zora met his gaze head-on. "My victim is Logan... my husband, the one I’m married to!" she declared.“What?” Bradley was taken aback. “You've still not forgotten about that guy. He doesn't care you, Zora.”“He forgot me but I'm not ready to forget about him. I'm married to him and he remains my husband.” Diane insisted as she kept admiring the gun.Bradley drew closer as he looked into Diane’s eyes. “But I do care about you, Zora. Why exactly are you not getting that…” “What exactly am I not getting, Bradley. Did I ask you for help or affection? Did I ask you to care about me?” Diane declaimed.“Zora, it's not like that,” Bradley murmured, moving closer as his hand reached out towards her arm.In a swift, instinctive motion, Zora swatted his hands away and pointed the tranquilizer gun at him, her movements sharp, her desperation bubbling to the surface. “Not like what, Bradley?” Her voice dropped dangerously low as
Chapter 53: Zora plans with Bradley
Chapter 53: Zora plans with BradleyLogan’s breath caught, anger flaring in his chest. ''And this caller? Did he say who he was?'’Diane looked up, her tear-filled eyes locking onto Logan’s. “Yes… He said his name. He said he was El Abrham.”Logan jumped to his feet, pacing the room in frustration. “That’s insane! Why would a criminal risk introducing himself? Doesn’t that seem weird to you? He practically left a trail for anyone to find him.”Diane wiped her tears, her voice calmer now but still heavy with emotion. “I thought the same thing, Logan. I asked Mum why anyone would do that. But she said she believed it wasn’t a risk for him because… maybe because no one could dare go after him.”Logan turned sharply, narrowing his eyes at her. “What do you mean, no one could dare go after him? Who the hell is El Abrham? A ghost? A shadow? An Afghan jihad terrorist? Why would Uncle Piero make Dad negotiate a business deal with a killer?”Diane’s voice was barely above a whisper. “I don't t
Chapter 052: El Abrham
Chapter 052:Diane placed the letter on the desk, her expression resolute. ''Let’s quickly go to show mother. I'm very scared right now. What if uncle is back in the house?''''No, sister. It's just that you're not that observant,'' Logan replied, patting Diane on the shoulder.''Really? I'm not observant? What other things do you have to say about me? Speak it out, brother. Pour your silly mind out.'' Diane ranted, pretending to be annoyed at Logan's words remark.Logan curled his arms around Diane's neck and planted a soft peck on her robust cheeks. ''No, Diane. You're getting it all wrong. Sorry, I meant to say, you misquoted me. You didn't notice that your so-called uncle felt uneasy when he saw Soler, with us, in that state.'' Diane smirked, ''I didn't notice anything!''''He was rushing to get out of the estate. He was so scared Soler might have spilled the beans which would tarnish his image. You could see the fear on his face.'' Logan lamented, his voice straining.''I didn't
