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Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 197
*****Years ago, Barth had lived in constant fear that his secret would be exposed, that he would be asked to account for the resources given to him. But as time passed, and the Blackwoods’ trust in him solidified, his apprehension faded.With no one to challenge him, he grew bolder, redirecting every penny of the resources intended for the needy into his own pockets. Yet, now that he was already certain the Blackwood family had completely forgotten about the charity he managed for them, he was finally questioned.The world seemed to halt as Darius's question echoed, Barth’s confidence shattering with a speed visible to the eyes and giving way to sheer terror.Before he could think of concocting a defense, however, Darius’s voice cut through the heavy silence again.“Additionally,” he said, his tone razor-sharp, “If I recall correctly, my father has been transferring a substantial monthly allowance to you since then—based on your reports—for food and clothing to aid those you cla
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 198
*****The uproar continued until it reached its peak, and just then, Darius raised a hand. Gradually, the shouting quieted as if a switch had been flipped. The crowd’s intense fury then focused on their fiery gazes, fuming as they glared at the father-son duo.“You’ve heard them, right?” Darius said coldly after the place was completely silence.“All these years, my father has sent resources for renovations. Yet this place looks like it hasn’t been touched in centuries, and even pigs would reject these conditions, so, tell us, where is the estate, I want to visit it myself and see the condition there?”He asked, his words sharp as a dagger, cutting through the pretense, and at his question, Barth and his father both slumped in unison, their spirits seemingly crushed by the weight of their guilt.For a moment after, an eerie stillness fell over the street, so heavy that everyone felt suffocated, but other than the father-son duo, no one noticed.This continued for what felt like
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 199
***** "Argh!!!" "This is Death!!!" "Mercy!!!" "Spare us!!!" The relentless, blood-curdling screams cut through the dark night, each wail raw with agony, sounding as though the owners' skin were being peeled with the blunt edge of rusted blades, each cry piercing the hearts of those who dared to listen, stretching time into an unbearable eternity. Only when the voices began to weaken, however—breaking into shallow, rattling gasps—did the savage mob finally begin to hesitate, the fear of murder creeping in, forcing their rage to simmer. Yet, by then, the arrogant, overweight father and son were unrecognizable. Once clad in luxurious, expensive clothes, they now lay sprawled like grotesque parodies of their former selves, their clothes torn and soaked in blood, grime, and sweat, while their swollen faces and brutalized bodies looked almost inhuman. Despite the brutal beating—enough to have sent most to their graves were it not for the duo's excessive bulk—the mob’s
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 200
*****While the police leader was scheming to forge a connection with Xavier, the neighbors stood frozen, disbelief etched onto their faces as murmurs of astonishment rippled through the crowd, the undeniable truth settling upon them that Xavier was far more than any of them had ever imagined.This realization struck Selene hardest of all, making her mouth continue hanging open in shock, her wide eyes nearly bulging from their sockets as she stared at Xavier, a whirlwind of questions racing through her mind.‘How could my husband, who I believed to be an ordinary man, know someone like him?’‘Why did he let us suffer for so long under the landlord's thumb if he had a connection like Xavier?’‘And why... why did he keep this hidden from me?’Different thoughts like this continued swirling in her mind for what felt like forever until suddenly, it gave way to something darker, and before she knew it, guilt twisted like a dagger in her chest, the memory of her betrayal of Xavier sur
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 201
*****Xavier’s disinterest in determining the punishment for the father-son duo was apparent in his calm yet loaded response. However, anyone sharp enough to read between the lines would have caught the true meaning behind his words.And Darius, given that he was a man of formidable intellect, understood this all too well, and as soon as this realization dawned on him, fear crept into his face, particularly seeing as every single pair of eyes burned with anticipation, watching him, waiting for him to act.Swallowing hard, Darius hurriedly shifted his gaze back to Xavier, only to see that same calm, emotionless expression that hadn’t changed—unfazed and utterly unreadable on his face. Seeing this, Darius clenched his fists.“What a cunning brat,” he thought bitterly, perfectly understanding that Xavier had set a subtle trap for his family.That’s right.‘He most likely believed my family would assist those two gluttons, and because of that, he set a trap for us—a trap that could
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 202
*****For a brief moment after Darius’s command sounded, time seemed to stand still, the crowd staring at him, wide-eyed and dazed, struggling to process his words.Although they had expected Barth and his father to face punishment, but this?While the others might not know, those who had borne the brunt of the father-son duo’s reign of terror knew all too well the extent of their cruelty. The nightmares inflicted on them were unspeakable—treatment so horrific that no one would wish it upon even their worst enemy. Yet Darius had just declared that Barth and his father would endure three times that suffering.The stunned silence stretched on, thick and oppressive for what felt like an eternity, until suddenly:“Sir, are… are you really sure this punishment will be carried out?” a frail, one-legged middle-aged man stammered nervously from the crowd, and upon hearing him, all eyes turned toward Darius, their gazes filled with equal parts hope and fear.It was clear that they were
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 203
***** The silence following Elliot’s words lasted for a long time before suddenly; “Nonsense!” A sharp bark echoed, shattering the silence like a piece of glass. It belonged to one of the officers, his face currently red with anger, and upon seeing every gaze focused on himself, he growled. “It was clearly Master Darius who helped you all! How dare you give credit to someone else?” He demanded angrily, and upon hearing him, the police leader stiffened, visibly uncomfortable with the outburst. He opened his mouth to chastise the officer, but before he could, however, the crowd erupted again—this time in defense of Xavier. “Do you think Master Darius would’ve come here without this man?” “Sir Xavier was the one who got the call for help!” “Sir Xavier didn’t even care how powerful Barth and his father were—he came and fought for us!” Without bothering to hide their intention or showing even the slightest tinge of fear, voices rose one after the other, each re
Rise From Prison: Married To A Beautiful CEO Chapter 204
*****“Uhm… sir,” Gideon Hart, the police leader suddenly called nervously as he approached where Darius and Xavier stood.Hearing the hesitant address, both men turned to him and Darius raised an eyebrow, a small frown forming on his face.He could already guess what this was about—an attempt to build a connection with him… his Blackwood family, no doubt.With this thought, a small disdainful look flickered in the depth of Darius’s eyes, and then without hesitation, he opened his mouth.“No offense, but as you can see, it’s already quite late in the night,” he said, his tone flat. “If you want to discuss anything with me, I’d suggest waiting until another day.”“This…” Gideon’s jaw dropped, his face a mix of shock and confusion.“But… I…” he stammered, momentarily speechless before awkwardly scratching his head, then he finally managed to respond. “I… apologize, sir, but I was actually hoping to speak with Sir Xavier.”“Huh…” Xavier and Darius’s jaws dropped upon hearing Gide
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Chapter 457 – Payment Successful
*****“Mister,” Miss Aria Wynn’s gentle yet commanding voice interrupted. “Are you still interested in completing the transaction?”The question, so casually spoken, instantly landed like a thunderclap in every ear.Everyone, no matter who fell silent again, and then they turned to the poised supervisor, wondering what her intentions were.Ultimately, someone whispered, “She’s… probably just trying to confirm the manager’s theory.”“Huh”The murmur spread, reaching every ear, and enlightenment sparked.The employees of Dior, especially those who had long coveted Amelia’s enviable position, brightened with anticipation.Roxie in particular lit up like a Christmas tree.She had long been watching Amelia from the sidelines, green with envy.While her own role was capped at the level of boutique manager, Amelia, who barely even worked, lived in luxury.Her paycheck? It was five times her own, and yet she never even lifted a finger, never pitched in, and never hustled.It was a
Chapter 456 – Roxie Speculation II
*****All attention veered to Roxie, whose words had taken on an almost theatrical flair.Miss Aria raised a brow, unimpressed but curious. “Please, elaborate.”Roxie’s face lit up like she had just been invited to audition for a lead role.Then, with pride swelling in her chest, she jabbed a finger toward Amelia.“If my thought is correct… which most definitely is, she must’ve noticed how our boutique kicked out this bunch of beggars. So, she’s trying to fabricate an extravagant sale to protect her job.”“Hmmm…” all brows rose, and Roxie continued.“She hasn’t made a single sale since she joined your company. Think about it. If she stages this fake purchase, even if the transaction fails, it’ll look like she’s indispensable, since the price of this purchase is something none had ever achieved before.”Roxie smirked, her voice brimming with smugness.“When the higher-ups at High Fashion see a failed transaction notification for fifty million dollars, they’ll most likely assum
Chapter 455 – Roxie Speculation
*****An overwhelming silence enveloped the boutique at this moment, thick enough to strangle breath.No one could utter a word after hearing Xavier’s old declaration.Not the customers from Dior who had eagerly waited to see the destitute Xavier and his parents humiliated.Not the staff of the Dior boutique who had ridiculed the family nonstop with brazen disdain.Not even Miss Lin, Dior’s supervisor, whose proud demeanor was suddenly frozen in time.Not the intrigued bystanders, whose whispers had faded into oblivion.Not even Miss Aria Wynn, the poised overseer of High Fashion, known for her unshakable composure, found her voice.And certainly not Amelia—who, despite never looking down on Xavier, had never once believed he could possibly command such astronomical wealth.Yet among them all, the ones most deeply rattled were none other than…Xavier’s parents.Barely a week ago, they had been scraping coins together, often skipping meals to survive the day.Yet now, their s
Chapter 454 – Here, Make The Payment
*****Roxie gave a detailed report, claiming that after she kicked Xavier and his parents out of her store, they went into the High Fashion boutique, tried on several dresses, and Amelia irresponsibly entertained them.She claimed she had gone to the High Fashion store out of goodwill, to warn Amelia about the kind of people Xavier’s family were, and yet, instead of being thanked, she and everyone who had gone out of goodwill were rudely insulted.Roxie twisted the truth with practiced ease, flipping the entire narrative in her favor. She painted Xavier and his family as swindlers, and Amelia, the sales attendant, as an enabler of criminal behavior.By the time she finished her story, many of those who had been present during the incident stared at her, dumbfounded.They knew the truth, and it was far from what Roxie had just reported.Yet, not a single one of them spoke up.Instead, after staring at her in a daze for a moment, they smiled brightly and supported her tale, eager
Chapter 453 – Roxie’s Report
*****Outside the luxurious boutique of High Fashion, the sidewalk was brimming with anticipation.A crowd of over fifty people gathered in a loose semi-circle, yelling and shifting, their expressions ranging from curiosity to outright impatience.Every passing second added fuel to their restlessness.Ultimately…“Hey you….” One sharply dressed woman snapped suddenly. “You said your supervisor and High Fashion’s supervisor were already nearby.” Her arms crossed tightly, and her lips furrowed into a scowl. “It’s been over ten minutes already. When exactly are they supposed to get here?”All eyes immediately turned to the person the woman was accusing—the Dior manager, who had unintentionally become the spokesperson for the growing crowd.The manager winced.The question had been direct, but the tone… the pointed, condescending tone—was what cut deep.The manager’s brows twitched in the next second, and her jaw clenched, but she forced herself to remain composed.She wanted to
Chapter 452 – Xavier’s Plan
*****“Apologies,” she said, her voice level, respectful, yet firm. “But I believe this is the High Fashion boutique—not Dior, and certainly not under anyone else’s jurisdiction. If you are not here to explore or make a purchase, I kindly ask that you leave.”Her words were like a pin dropped in a lion’s den, and silence fell. The kind of silence that pulses just before an eruption.Just at that moment—“You… you dare speak to me like that?!” someone growled. A woman in a glittering red dress, decked in gold and loud perfumes, stepped forward with fury in her eyes. “Do you even know who I am?!”That was all it took.The crowd exploded, and in the next second—“How dare she talk to us like that!”“Who does she think she is?!”“She’s just a lowly shop worker!”“Let’s see how smug she looks when she’s out on the streets!”They hurled curses, threats, and venom at Amelia. Some called her an idiot, others called her names. But through it all, Amelia stood tall, her smile never w
Chapter 451 – Amelia’s Resolve
*****Amelia had been caught in a daze since a moment ago, still trying to understand how her once-empty store was suddenly bursting with people. The energy, the chaos—it had thrown her off balance.But now, the focus had shifted.The manager from Dior was glaring at her with eyes that could cut glass.Her gaze wasn’t just angry—it was personal. As if she had been waiting for a moment like this to lash out.Amelia instinctively looked around.All of Dior Boutique’s employees… all the other staff…They were glaring at her too with pure contempt, envy, and open hostility.The air itself felt poisonous.She was confused. But just at that moment—“Well, you can’t blame her, boss,” one of the Dior sales assistants said with a smirk. “She’s basically been a mannequin here. I mean, how many months has she gone without a single sale? Perhaps desperation must’ve clouded her judgment.”Laughter followed again.The crowd didn’t even notice the subtle tremble in Amelia’s fingers as sh
Chapter 450 – The Rude Crowd
*****For a moment that stretched like an eternity, no one moved. No one breathed. Not even the sound of shuffling fabric or a clearing throat dared disturb the suffocating silence that followed Xavier’s declaration.Everyone stared at him, their eyes wide open and their mouths agape as if trying to decide whether they’d heard him correctly or if their minds had simply imagined it.'Buy all the dresses in their sizes?'The words replayed in every corner of the room, bouncing from one disbelieving thought to another. Especially within the minds of those from Dior’s boutique, who had just entered the high-fashion store.They had followed out of mockery and curiosity, whispering among themselves as they loitered at the entrance, wondering why Xavier and his family hadn’t been kicked out yet.They had expected to find him making a fool of himself, maybe staring in a daze at a price tag or arguing with a staff member about the mistake with their prices.‘But this?’What they heard
Chapter 449 – Anything That Can Fit Us—Bring It. We Are Buying
*****David exhaled a long sigh before speaking. “Xavier… are you sure you can afford all this?”Before Xavier could respond, a small, sweet voice interrupted.“Uncle… you don’t need to buy the dresses for Little Lola,” the little girl said softly, her voice like a breeze through spring leaves. “Actually, Little Lola wouldn’t even be sad if we returned the one she’s wearing.”Her eyes sparkled, her smile serene and completely honest. “Just getting to wear this pretty dress and feel like a princess for even a few minutes… It’s more than enough to make Little Lola’s heart happy forever.”David’s throat tightened, and Sarah bit her lip to hold back the emotions surging in her chest.But Xavier…He knelt beside the little girl, his smile gentle as he patted her head with affection.“You don’t trust Uncle too?” he teased.Without missing a beat, Little Lola shook her head fervently.“Little Lola trusts Uncle very, very much!” she declared, the seriousness in her voice catching ev
