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The Royal group function had finally drawn to a close, marked by the signing of the contract agreement. Maria Avendano couldn't contain the elation that surged within her as she exchanged firm handshakes with the man in his early fifties, the Vice Chairman of Royal Group, Mr. Du Pont. "Congratulations to you all," A sense of accomplishment washed over her as she sealed the deal, yet her mind buzzed with curiosity about the man before her. Now that she has secured the deal, she could move to the next task. She thought. "Thank you so much for your support, we really appreciate your attention." Maria responded while her lips are widened by uncontrollable smile. She couldn't believe they finally made it after everything that had happened with the Everdeens. "It's fine... And yea, congratulations, to you too," Mr. Du Pont beamed, directing his attention towards India, "It's so nice to finally meet Mrs. Loughty in person. Looking young and beautiful, just as expected." T
RISE OF THE EX-CONVICT CHAPTER 41
The Avendano villa radiated with the vibrant spirit of celebration tonight, adorned with exquisite decorations to honor the family's newfound partnership with the prestigious Royal Group. This was all Maria's idea since Lord Avendano and her husband weren't around... She had control over everything. Dazzling lights cast a warm glow upon the gathering, as guests reveled in laughter, clinked glasses, and danced to the rhythmic melodies filling the air. In the midst of the celebration, amidst the lively ambiance, Alex, his cheeks flushed with the effects of alcohol, stumbled to the center of the grand hall. His drunken state did little to dampen his infectious smile as he beckoned for silence. "Turn off the music!" He ordered, the bottle of wine in his hand trembling as though it would fall at any moment. The room fell into an immediate hush, all eyes drawn to Alex in anticipation of what he had to share. They hadn't have so much fun in a long time - Everyone except Indi
RISE OF THE EX-CONVICT CHAPTER 42
A soft, feminine voice spoke through the receiver, "Hello, this is the First City Hospital calling. Is this India Avendano?" India's brows furrowed in confusion. She exchanged a surprised glance with Nicholas as she replied, "Yes, this is India. May I know who is calling?" The voice on the other end took on a solemn tone as she introduced herself, "I'm calling from the First City Hospital. I regret to inform you that Mr. Robert Avendano and Mr. Xavier Avendano were involved in an accident and have been rushed to our hospital." Time seemed to freeze as the words settled in the room. The crowd before them was struck with shock, their minds struggling to comprehend the gravity of the situation. India's voice wavered as she managed to gather herself, "Are they... are they alright?" "Is my husband okay? What did she say? Are they going to be fine?" Maria, her voice tinged with both trepidation and worry, yelled loudly. Despite the chaos within her, India found stre
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As the doctor appeared in the reception, the Avendanos turned their attention towards him. Dr. Hernandez bowed gently, his warm smile curling his lips as he greeted the Avendano family, "I am so sorry for keeping you all waiting. I am Dr. Hernandez by the way, the attending physician for Mr. Robert Avendano and Mr. Xavier Avendano. Let me assure you that our team is doing everything possible to stabilize them. However..." The doctor drawled, glancing at each faces of the Avendanos standing there. "However what?" "You might not be able to meet any of them tonight as they are both in a critical condition." The doctor responded after a few seconds of silence and suspense. The Avendano ease a sigh of relief at the doctor's reply, exchanging glances. Maria, her face etched with worry, hurried towards him, her heart pounding with anticipation. "I just want to know... How are my husband and father-in-law doing, Doctor? Can I just see them, just a glance please... Please Doctor," Maria as
RISE OF THE EX-CONVICT CHAPTER 44
"I will settle the bill," Niçholas declared, his tone unwavering. The atmosphere in the room grew heavy as the Avendano family stared at Niçholas in bewilderment. Their laughter had abruptly ceased, replaced now by a mix of astonishment, confusion, and a tinge of disbelief. It seemed unthinkable to them that Niçholas would offer to foot the hospital bills; a notion so absurd that it had prompted their sudden outburst of laughter. As the laughter subsided, Maria took a step forward, her eyes fixed on him. Was he trying to embarrass them? Her voice trembled with a mixture of anger and disbelief as she demanded an explanation. "What did you just say, Niçholas?" she asked, her tone laced with an undertone of incredulity. Niçholas simply shrugged in response, his expression neutral. "Mother in-law, I actually overheard Alex mentioning to you that the Avendano family might go bankrupt if they continue spending so lavishly," he explained casually. "So, I decided to c
RISE OF THE EX-CONVICT CHAPTER 45
Nicholas's grip tightened around Alex and Robin's necks, his face twisted with rage as they struggled against his strength. The onlookers in the RC department stood frozen, their eyes widening in shock at the sudden violent scene unfolding before them. "Someone should summon the security," a lady shouted on top of her lungs as she stared at the scene unfolding right in front of her eyes. Among the crowd, India rushed forward, her voice trembling with concern as she pleaded for him to release the duo. "Nicholas, please let them go! I am sure they've learnt their lesson now," India pleaded, her voice filled with desperation. She locked eyes with her husband, her gaze filled with a mixture of fear and determination. Slowly, Nicholas's grip relaxed, and he released his hold on Alex and Robin. The two fell to the floor, gasping for breath, still recovering from the shock of their near-strangulation. Nicholas looked down at them, his expression a warning etched in st
RISE OF THE EX-CONVICT CHAPTER 46
Maria and Alex exchanged glances as they walked into the dimly lit hall. Lord Avendano laid there on the bed, his head wrapped in a bandage, his frail form a testament to the recent mishap that had befallen him. Maria's eyes were etched with concern as she walked further in. As Maria hurried to Lord Avendano's side, she embraced him tightly, tears coursing down her cheeks. Lord Avendano chuckled warmly, patting her back gently. "I'm so happy to finally see you, Maria," he said weakly, his voice filled with genuine joy, "I have been yearning to see at least a family," Alex stepped forward, his worry etched on his face, "How are you doing now, Lord Avendano? We were so scared to death when we got the call, I hope you are fine now." Lord Avendano nodded, a faint smile playing on his lips. "I am getting better, Alex, thank you," he replied, his voice soft but resolute. "But tell me, where is India? Where are the rest of my grandchildren? I long to see them too..
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Nicholas walked into the ward room with suspicion clouding his face, his eyes not leaving Maria and Alex, who stood frozen in place. As he walked closer, his gaze intensified, and he finally mustered the words, "What is going on here? What are you doing?" Alex swallowed nervously and glanced at Maria, who was still shuddering in fear. None of them spoke, the silence thickening the tension in the room. Nicholas demanded an explanation, repeating his question again, "Can someone just speak up? What is going on here? And why is Maria holding the pillow to Lord Avendano's face?" With a trembling voice, Maria shook her head, her eyes welling up with tears. "Nicholas, why would you ask me such a question? I'm not trying to do anything... What do you think I'm doing?" Her voice trailed off, desperation evident in her tone. Pretending to be convinced, Nicholas cautiously approached Lord Avendano, who was still peacefully sleeping on the bed. Maria cleared her throat, trying
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CHAPTER 278 - HE'S GONE, FOREVER.
As Nicholas and Ryan got back to the mansion, Nicholas turned to Ryan, his expression grim. "Ryan, make research on every possible place Malakai could be at the moment and the kinds of appointments he have. You need to be quick with it," he said, his voice laced with urgency. Ryan nodded, already moving towards the study. "I'll get started on it right away," he assured, his footsteps echoing down the hall. An hour later, Ryan returned, a triumphant gleam in his eye. "I think I've found something," he announced, handing Nicholas a sheet of paper. "What is it?" Nicholas asked, his gaze scanning the document. "The last call Malakai made was to a man named Alvonso, he also made a call last night to the same man," Ryan explained. "They agreed to meet at a place called 'Dark Centre.' I don't know where that is, do you?" Nicholas felt a chill run down his spine. "Dark Centre," he murmured, his expression darkening. "Yes. I know it well. Malakai has used it as a
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CHAPTER 277 - SHE IS
Nicholas sat in his lounge, staring pensively out the window as he munched on the fresh fruit arranged on the table before him. The late afternoon sun cast a warm glow through the glass, illuminating the worry etched on his brow. He had much to contemplate. While Nicholas was munching on the fruits, Ryan, strode into the room. Ryan's expression was unreadable as he placed a manila file on the table in front of Nicholas. "I have some news," he said simply, grabbing an apple from the fruit bowl and taking a bite. Nicholas looked up, his eyes narrowing. "Good news or bad news? All I've been hearing you guys tell me since I came back is bad news, I don't want anymore." he asked cautiously. Ryan shrugged noncommittally. "That depends on how you look at it, I don't know if it's good or bad," he replied, chewing contemplatively. Feeling a growing sense of unease, Nicholas sat up straighter. "Well, what is it then?" he pressed. With a heavy sigh, Ryan met Nichola
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CHAPTER 276 - REGRET
India's heart sank, her mind racing as she tried to make sense of this new revelation. The thought made her stomach churn with a mixture of betrayal and fury. She glanced out the window, noting that the day was waning, the sky slowly shifting to a deeper shade of blue. Turning back to Alexander, she reached out and grasped his hand, her gaze soft and reassuring. "I'm going to stay with you tonight," she said, her voice firm. "I want to be here, to make sure you're safe. He knows you're alive now, he might wanna try something stupid." Alexander smiled, his eyes brightening with relief. "Thank you, India. I'm glad you're here." The next morning, India rose early. She had slept fitfully, her dreams plagued by visions of her cousin in peril and Malakai's betrayal. As she dressed, she glanced back at Alexander, who was still soundly asleep. "I'll be back soon," she whispered, pausing to press a kiss to his forehead before slipping out of the room.
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CHAPTER 275 - DON'T DO IT
India rushed through the hospital's lobby, her footsteps echoing against the floors as she made her way to the front desk. Her heart pounded with anticipation. Just as she reached the counter, a familiar face caught her eye. "Dr. Sinclair!" India called out, her voice laced with relief. The physician turned and greeted India with a warm smile. "Lady Avendano, I'm so glad you're here," Dr. Sinclair said, gesturing for India to follow her. "I was hoping to speak with you." India fell into step beside the doctor, her gaze fixed on the woman's face, searching for any sign of good news. "How is Alexander doing? Is he awake? Can I see him? Even if not talk to him, it's my right you know it." Dr. Sinclair nodded, her expression reassuring. "Calm down, Lady Avendano. You have nothing to worry about, at all... your cousin has made remarkable progress. He's been asking for you, actually. If you'll come with me, I'll take you to his room." India's breath caught in her
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CHAPTER 274 - CANDACE'S ARREST
India gripped the steering wheel tightly as she navigated the winding road. Her mind was preoccupied with thoughts of what had happened at home, how she just ended things with Malakai and Alexander, and the anticipation of seeing him was building with each passing mile. Maybe this time around, he'd be able to talk or say something. Suddenly, a familiar beeping from her phone disrupted the hum of the engine. India's brow furrowed as she glanced down, her eyes landing on the message notification that had just popped up. It was from the unknown number again. Her heart skipped a beat, as she clicked on the message and she read the ominous words: "You did a great job with Nimah. While I am very not satisfied with what you did, I am willing to reward you. Are you ready to know who killed your grandfather?" India's fingers trembled as she stared at the screen, her breath catching in her throat. She knew she should ignore the message, continue on to the hospital. But the curiosity that h
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CHAPTER 273 - IT'S A PLOT
Malakai's eyes flashed with a mixture of confusion and hurt. He just didn't want to agree. "I don't understand. We've been working towards this for so long. The plan was foolproof. Why would you refuse to work with me now?" India offered him a small, sympathetic smile. "I know, and I appreciate all the work you've put into it. But my mind is made up. If you don't mind, I really should be going now." She rose from her chair, smoothing her hands over her skirt once more. Malakai nodded slowly, his expression resigned. "I see. Well, I respect your decision, India. I wish you all the best." India inclined her head. "Thank you, Malakai. And I'm sorry I have to leave so soon, but I have somewhere I need to be." "Oh, so soon. Where are you going though?" Malakai asked, his brows furrowing once more. "I need to get to the hospital as soon as possible," India replied, her voice soft. "Hospital? Are you sick?" "Oh no... I'm actually going to visit Alexande
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CHAPTER 272 - OAUIS
India sat at the cafe table, her fingers drumming lightly against the smooth, wooden surface as she glanced down at her wristwatch. Ten minutes had passed since she'd arrived, and there was still no sign of Malakai. Tucking an errant strand of her dark hair behind her ear, India scanned the bustling cafe, her gaze settling on the entrance as Malakai's familiar car finally pulled up. Malakai alighted from the vehicle, slowly making his way across the crowded patio. India felt a small smile tug at the corners of her lips as he approached, and when they met, she welcomed him with a warm embrace. "I'm so glad you could make it," Malakai said, his voice soft, as they pulled apart. India's face was alight with a bright smile, her hazel eyes twinkling. "Of course. I wouldn't miss this for the world." She laughed. "Haha, well, thank you for coming in such a short notice," Malakai said again as he gestured to the empty chair across from her, "Please, have a seat my la
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CHAPTER 271 - TALK OF THE DEVIL
Another round of shocked gasps filled the air, the family members trading bewildered glances. Leafer, Nimah's elder sister, rose from her seat as she narrowed her gaze, her finger pointing accusingly at Nimah. "Wait, which Nicholas are you talking about, Nee?" she demanded, her voice laced with a hint of skepticism. "Nicholas Loughty of the Royal group, or Nicholas, the manager of KMT markets?" Nimah chuckled, her expression nonchalant. "I'm actually referring to India's husband, Nicholas," she stated matter-of-factly. "He and I have been... intimate. And here I am, carrying his baby in my womb. A dream come true, if you ask me." The room erupted into a cacophony of shocked exclamations, the family members struggling to comprehend the Nimah's words. Xavier, his face flushed with a mix of anger and disbelief, rose from his seat again, his gaze fixed on Nimah. "Do you realize what you're saying, Nimah?" he questioned, his voice tight with barely contained fury.
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CHAPTER 270 - WHAT!?
India stepped out of her room, her carefully made-up face masking the tiredness etched on her soul. Three sleepless nights had taken their toll, her worry for Alexander's recovery consuming her every waking moment. The doctor had to assure her that Alexander would be fine before she agreed to go home. India's grasped the doorknob, taking a deep breath before pulling the door open. It's another day to go check on Alexander, hoping he would finally be able to say a word to her. As the door opened fully, her eyes landed on the figure standing before her. Nimah stood there at the doorstep with a hesitant expression on her face, hands clasped tightly together in front of her. India's brow furrowed in confusion, her mind racing to piece together why Nimah would be waiting at her doorstep. "Nimah?" she questioned, a slight edge to her tone. "What are you doing here? What the hell? You scared me... How long have you been standing there?" Nimah swallowed hard, her gaz
