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Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Eighty-five: a valid reason.
"Jade, we should go back home. Where are we going?" The smile that was in Jade's face disappeared as he asked the same question numerous times.Earlier today, when she woke up, she had not seen Bruce in bed. Instead she saw a letter asking her to go to the woods. In the letter, it was written that Bruce had a surprise for her.Her father asked her not to go and after a while of argument, he allowed her to leave on the condition that he tagged along. She had happily followed the map that was attached to the letter until things got creepy. That was when they pulled over near a bush track and began to walk deep into the woods."I think we should go back home. I have a bad feeling about this," J. J. Fulton said. "Bruce asked to come here. I would feel guilty if I left him hanging," Jade replied."Who on Earth plans a surprise in the middle of nowhere? What happened to the top restaurants and hotels around? I thought he was the son of Astor Ace. Why is he so greedy?""Well, I'm curious t
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Eighty-six: phase two.
"Then you would get a valid reason from me," Mr. Fulton said with a smirk. "When you do, you must not go back on your words."Jade's heart missed a beat. Was Bruce trying to kill her? She looked away from her dad. What if it turned out to be true? No. She was not ready to face the truth. But, again, would it not do her good if she knew his true intentions?"It seems like you are scared of getting to know that Bruce means harm to you," Mr. Fulton pointed out."I'm not," Jade breathed out. Perhaps, if she said it, she would believe it."Then you don't mind me telling you why Bruce wants you dead," Mr. Fulton said."I don't. Say what you have to say.""If I say it, I know you would hate me, but I am telling you this because I love you and wish that no harm would come near you.""Speak."Jade turned to her father, awaiting his words. She watched as he closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. Creases formed on his forehead."This is hard," J. J. Fulton pointed out. "But, I would say it a
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Eighty-seven: are you this selfish?
Bruce looked around Jade's room.The men that made it a 24/7 habit of standing before the door were nowhere to be found. As he got closer, he looked around to see if they were truly gone or were really hanging around.Seeing that they had really left, he heaved a sigh of relief and pushed the door open. Jade's eyes fell on him immediately he walked in.They were black circles around her eyes. Her eyes were red due to how much she cried. Marks of tears were everywhere on her face. Bruce's heart fell on seeing her. "She must have cried from when she had woken up till this very moment," he muttered to himself.He stood by the door, uncertain of whether or not he should walk deep into the room. They looked at each other without saying anything to each other."I didn't do it. I was set up," Bruce said with a small voice. Before he had walked in, he was eager to see Jade. He had planned to rush into the room and pull Jade into his arms in a long embrace. Now that he was here, he could do
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Eighty-seven: get rid of the fakes.
A table filled with empty bottles of wine. Loud music blaring from speakers around. Multi-colored lights shone in the dark.More bottles of wine but these ones are filled to the brim and filled wine-glasses in hand.J. J. Fulton and Lucia were at this table chattering happily."Cheers to me getting back all my shares from Bruce Ace." J. J. Fulton lifted his glass up. Lucia smirked. She lifted her glass of wine too and the glasses clicked.They both gulped the content.Lucia picked a bottle of wine and poured it into both of their wine glasses."Cheers to us finally finding a common goal after years of hatred for each other."J. J. Fulton snickered.His mouth curled to a smirk afterward. He shrugged, picked up his glass of wine and clicked hers. "Cheers.""I never knew you were this good at scheming. I must say that I am quite impressed," Lucia said and J. J. Fulton grinned cockily."I can be bad whenever I want to be." He smirked and gulped the remaining content of this glass. "You of
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Eighty-nine: departure.
The rays of light that streamed through the window to the room struck Bruce's eyes as soon as he opened them.Bruce squinted his eyes. He looked to his side then sat up straight on the bed and stretched. He got startled when the fact that Jade was no longer on the bed was registered."Jade?" He called out. Since she got back from the hospital, it was the first time he was waking up without seeing Jade lying on the bed. Jade had a habit of waking up late.The day had brightened but it was too early for Jade to wake up. It was a Saturday morning after all."Is she in the bathroom?" He got out of the bed and went to the bathroom door. "Jade. Are you in there?" He asked but he got no answer. "If you are in there and can hear me, I am going downstairs to get us breakfast."Silence followed.Bruce furrowed his eyebrows and then shrugged. He headed for the exit of the room. Bruce opened the door and peered into the hallway. Everywhere was quiet— too quiet. It was unusual.On a regular Satu
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Ninety: a new face.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, CoolAir welcomes you to Brussels. Local time is 4:03pm. For your safety and the safety of those around you, please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened and keep the aisle clear until we are parked at the gate.""We reached safely," J. J. Fulton announced, beaming. "I honestly was afraid that what happened to Nicholas would happen to us, but we're safe.""That was just a coincidence. Why would you be afraid of that?" Cole asked, rolling his eyes."Why were you born?" J. J. Fulton countered, glaring at him."That was mean," Lucia pointed out, frowning at him.They continued arguing until they got out of the airplane, without minding the stares they got."Wait a minute, where is Jade?" Lucia asked, looking around.J. J. Fulton and Cold looked around. "She got into the plane with us, didn't she?" Cole asked."I saw her when the announcement of our landing in this city was made." J. J. Fulton frowned. "I knew she would do this. She must have snuck away while we
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Ninety-one: bad memories.
ONE YEAR LATER"Bruce Andrew Ace, the son of late Astor Ace, just got a new mansion on DennVille worth 9.7billion USD. The mansion, named Ace mansion, is currently the most expensive home ever. The question is, would the most expensive house on Earth get occupied by just one person. Bruce Andrew Ace is an eligible bachelor. No one has seen his face since he wears a mask all the time just like his father used to, but one can tell that he is handsome, rich, powerful but no woman has gotten near him since his wife's disappearance because he would not let them too. He—"The T. V. was switched off.Mr. Archibald, who had switched it off, dropped the remote. He took a seat and crossed his legs. "You're everywhere. On phones, T. Vs, the radio. It is worse than I had imagined it to be."Bruce rolled his eyes. He was wearing a Cavalier Rockefeller Vanquish II suit. He had a frown on, an expression that remained since Jade's departure. "They would eventually get tired and stop talking about me.
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Ninety-two: pulled the trigger.
Over a year ago, Bruce had walked into the compound, marveling at how big it was. Who would have thought he would own this place one day?No one.Not even Bruce Ace himself.He looked back at the gate, recalling how he had gotten to the place. The day Jade disappeared with her family, Tricia had claimed ownership of the house. Bruce later discovered that J. J. Fulton, after looking for an eligible buyer for his house for too long, had to sell it to Hugh Steele, someone who he wasn't well acquainted with out of desperation.Hugh Steele had gotten it for his daughter, Tricia, who felt it would be a slap on Jade's face if her family's house was now owned by her.Bruce smirked, remembering the promise he had made to Tricia; ‘you're never stepping your leg into this house. I will make sure of that.’He did make sure of it, because on that very same day, taking advantage of his identity as Astor Ace's son, he showed interest in the hou
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-seven: he had won.
"My Dad? How is that possible? How did he know that I was here?" Jade looked at Bruce, wondering if he had a hand in what was going on. "Did you know he was coming?" She asked Bruce and he shook his head. "Bring him in," Bruce ordered. "Yes, sir." The butler left and he had no time, she returned with J. J. Fulton. Jade gasped when she saw her father. His clothes were faded. His hair and beard were unkempt. He had lost a great deal of weight too. She wondered what was wrong. He had enough money to take care of himself even without working. He could only lack money if he lost everything in a gamble and she knew that her father would never do such. Jade actually expected more from her father. Sure expected him to multiply the money he had. Or, was he this way because he missed her? Jade wondered. "I'm sorry for how I treated you, Jade." He turned to Bruce and placed his palms together. "Please forgive me for having a hand in your parents' death. I don't deserve your forgiveness, bu
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-six: as he was.
"She'll be there all her life?" Jade's mouth hung open as Bruce and Archibald broke the news to her. She was packing to leave for Beijing and hence had little time to be at Claire's trial.It's been weeks since Claire got arrested. She was sentenced to stay imprisoned for life."I think she deserves it," Jade added and Bruce nodded in agreement."She threatened to throw her child off a tall building. Of course, she deserves something worse than a life imprisonment," Bruce said."And her mom?""She's going back to her hometown. I gave her some money to take good care of herself. She has her flaws but Claire's mother does not deserve the pain her daughter caused her.""Jade, tell me you're not still thinking of going back to Beijing," Mr. Archibald chipped in. "I thought both of you got married."Jade and Bruce exchanged looks. Mr. Archibald was right. They were once married and have never had a divorce."You can go back first. I'd prepare the divorce papers," Bruce said and Jade nodded
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-five: his or hers.
"Sir Archibald-" Bruce's voice trailed off. He was short of words."What is it now? Don't tell me you're not happy to see me."Bruce looked at Jade and then at Mr. Archibald and smiled. "Of course not. I'm very happy to see you."Bruce got out of the chair, rushed to Mr. Archibald, and gave him a hug. "I was scared that I would never get to see you again.""You were scared and you did not bother to call me.""You told me not to. That you wouldn't answer even if I did. I'm sorry."Mr. Archibald smiled. "You're like a son to me. I will always answer whenever you call."Bruce pulled away from the hug and smiled. "I was so dumb not to have realized that much earlier.""And I should not have tried to force you to marry Tricia." He turned to Jade and smiled. "I should have forced you to find Have instead."Jade smiled nervously. "We don't intend to get back together. I'm leaving immediately my work here is done and that is to make sure Bruce gets his properties from Claire.""And, how does
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-four: a surprise for you.
Jade stopped before a hotel."This is where I stay.""Why stay in a hotel when you have a family house?""It's sold.""No, it isn't. I bought it back.""You did?" Jade's face brightened, then it became dull. "Claire now owns all your properties, so it's hers now.""I bought it in your name," Bruce said dryly and got out of the car.Jade beamed. "Thank you."She was here because she wanted to give him his money, but knowing that Bruce still cared made her happy."Then we should go there, instead of staying in the hotel. I'll quickly go to my room and get a few of my things."Bruce got back into the car and Jade got out.She walked into the hotel. After about ten minutes, she came out with a traveling bag and dropped it in her boot.Jade handed out a debit card to Bruce immediately after she got into the car. "It has your five hundred million."Bruce took it from her and mumbled a thank you."What about Mr. Archibald?" Jade asked, breaking the silence that lingered between them as she d
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-three: alive to learn.
Bruce's eyes flung open. His breathing was back to normal and his heart stopped beating fast. He felt everywhere was brighter too. He guessed right. The door was opened and he furrowed his eyebrows in confusion immediately he saw who opened it. "Jade?" "Bruce." She ran to him to check if he was alright, but when she touched him, Bruce slapped her hands away from his body. "What are you doing here?" "If I had not reached here on time, you would have died." "That's what you want, isn't it?" Bruce scoffed. Jade shook her head. "If I wanted that, I would not have risked my life to save you." "Risk your life? I know you're on Claire's side. Stop the pretense. I know you somehow found out that I had a mp3 player that could land Claire in trouble. You told her about it and like you wanted, she was not absent. As a result, the case was dismissed. " "That's not true," Jade said, defending herself. "I was the one who took the audio recording. I asked the old man to give you
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-two: the door swung open.
"He is your son too. Are you seriously going to kill your son?" Bruce could not believe his ears.Claire scoffed. "He is your son. Not mine. According to the contract I signed, you did not need a mother for your son. You only wanted an heir. You planned on paying me off so I could leave the child I would give birth to with you.""He is your blood. Don't tell me you're this heartless.""You know what poverty is like. You know what being powerless is like and what being powerful is like. So you should understand when I say that I want power and money. I want to teach those who have ever looked down on me a lesson. I want to be able to get what I want whenever I want. I want people to look at me with respect. I want the kind of money you have without being at your mercy.""Claire, don't I give you what you want whenever you ask?""You can wake up one day and decide you don't want our marriage again. What should I do then? I refuse to be at the mercy of a man. I want to have your money. I
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Chapter one hundred and eighty-one: your son or your wealth.
It's been two months since Bruce saw Claire. She was nowhere to be found. He involved the police, and his men and searched for her himself but he still could not find her.Finding Claire was the only exciting thing that had happened in the space of two months. He worked from 7 am till 9 pm, then from work, he would go to the bar.Once in a while, his eyes scan the bar for Jade. The night before his first trial was the last night he saw Jade. He never saw Jade again after that day.Bruce looked around his office. The furniture was sleek and modern. The floor-to-ceiling windows gave the office a good view. He placed his hands on the mahogany desk, his eyes on his phone.His phone rang and he picked up the call immediately."Have you found them?""Ava still lives in this city but Naomi has relocated," the caller said and Bruce Ace nodded."Text me Ava's address."The last time he saw them was the day Claire ditched him on their wedding day. He smirked, remembering how they had looked do
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Chapter one hundred and eighty: he turned out to be wrong.
Bruce Ace sat on the wooden bench. His eyes moved around searching for any trace of Claire. The courtroom was filled to its brim. The judge was visibly annoyed at everything that was happening.Murmurs filled the air.It's been an hour since the trial should begin but Claire, the plaintiff, was absent.The judge finally raised his court to talk. "The plaintiff seems to be nowhere to be found. In this light, the case is therefore dismissed."Bruce Ace frowned.He was ready for her.He has something to prove his innocence. Something to show that Claire was the guilty one here.Bruce was fixed to his seat. Refusing to get up. If this was the case, everybody would think that he had paid her off to shut her up.They will think he was the cause of her absence. Not like he cared what they thought of him but he wanted to shut her up the lawfully way.He wanted everyone to get a glimpse of what he had to go through because of women.Bruce finally left his seat and headed for the exit. His body
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Chapter one hundred and seventy nine: are you thinking of jumping?
"Claire?"Claire raised her head from her food to see who was calling her. Her eyes flew open."Jade."She frowned."Oh my! How have you been?" Jade asked, joining her at the table. "Where have you been?"Claire raised an eyebrow, wondering if Jade had no idea of the ongoing case between her and Bruce. The news was everywhere. How would she not know?"Are you talking to me?"Jade smiled. "I know we don't have a good past. The issue with my brother and Bruce and stuff like that, but now these people are no longer in our lives, so I think we should be nicer to each other now.""Have you not seen Bruce?""I've seen him." Jade's face fell. "I saw him in a bar yesterday. He only talked to me when he did not know who I was. When he did, he yelled at me and left. He was telling me something about his wife trying to kill him to get his property and that she had sued him for beating her up which is not true. Do you know how he has been?""You don't know who I am?" Claire asked, just to confirm
