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Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Thirty-six: you got burnt.
Three weeks later was Jade's birthday and a party was thrown to celebrate it. Bruce stood from the balcony and watched as people trooped in.For the past three weeks, nothing dramatic occurred and Bruce was grateful for the peace of mind he was getting.With Bryan around, Lucia dared not attack him like she used to. It was baffling how Lucia still feared Bryan. He noticed that the other members kind of did so too.The only troubling part for Bruce during the past three weeks was that he had to monitor Bryan to see if he planned anything sinister against the Fultons or himself so he could stop it. Bruce watched Bryan from the balcony. Bryan got ignored by whoever he tried to talk to and Bruce felt bad for him. For the past three weeks, Bryan proved to be helpful. Bruce wished he could find a way to take Bryan's vengeful spirit. He instantly recalled the time Nicholas was still alive and wealthy. He was as vengeful at the time. At that point, Bruce realized that he wasn't very differe
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Thirty-seven: Jade's kidnap.
"If Jade is gone, her cousins would inherit Tekbos," Lucia lamented and Bruce stared at her in disgust. Her daughter was in danger yet the only thing she could think of was the title of the CEO of Tekbos. She grabbed the hands of her son, Cole. "How can this happen to her? She has not transferred the properties to you yet so why now?""You're thinking of properties when you should be thinking of a way to save your daughter from the danger she is already in," Bruce said angrily and Lucia glared at him."Her father is at the police station at the moment. He would get the police to find my Jade," Lucia lashed out.Without paying much attention to what Lucia had to say, Bruce dashed out of the room to Bryan.~~~Bruce stopped by Bryan's apartment and he found him seated at the entrance of his house like he had expected Bruce's visit."I knew you'd visit," Bryan said with a smile and Bruce glared at him."You think I have a hand in Jade's kidnap, don't you?""Where is Jade?""Kidnapping Ja
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Thirty-eight: shocked, aren't you?
"Jade's life is at stake," Bruce replied in a shaky voice. Her life was not just at stake. It was that way because of him."So you'd agree to let go of everything your father suffered to build up for her and to the people that might in fact have a hand in your father's death. If you lose your properties to them, then Nicholas's death was a waste." Mr. Archibald looked visibly annoyed. "Just forget her. From what I know, your relationship with her wasn't based on love.""We still care for and respect each other. I can't stand by and watch her die. She wouldn't do that if she were in my shoes," Bruce said and Mr. Archibald frowned."Do you think her parents would stand by and let her do that? They won't just like I won't let you.""So you want me to let my wife die?" Bruce asked and Mr. Archibald went mute."If something similar had happened to my mother, would you have advised my Dad to do the same?" "You're willing to let go of all your father's properties for a girl," Mr. Archibald p
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Thirty-nine: Jade is back, but...
Standing before Bruce was someone who he had least expected. "You really underestimated me, didn't you?" Jade's kidnapper asked.Bruce frowned. The person before him was right. Bruce looked up at the face that gazed mockingly at him."Ms. Williamson," he started with a big frown on his face. "You made a very big mistake.""What mistake?" Ms. Williamson, the perpetrator of Jade's kidnap laughed at him mockingly. "I now own all you own, including the properties you snatched from Nicholas Athen, who you killed.""How do you know my face?" Bruce asked with a straight face. The only people who knew who he was was Mr. Archibald and himself. He knew Mr. Archibald well enough to know that he wouldn't reveal his identity to Ms. Williamson of all people."Let's say I followed the steps of your late enemy, Nicholas Athen," Ms. Williamson said with a big smile plastered on her face."Have you forgotten how I killed that enemy of mine?" Bruce asked with a smirk."That's what differs me from Nich
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Forty: terror.
"Mother, I'm saving Bruce and you're doing nothing to stop me," Jade lashed out, she turned, ready to leave regardless of what her mother would say or do."Don't you dare move an inch," Lucia roared, lunging forward to drag her daughter but Archibald stood in the way. "I have something on you Lucia, and if you try to stop Jade, I promise you, I'd reduce your family to nothing," he threatened and Lucia stepped back.Mr. Archibald turned to Jade. "I'd text you the number you'd use to make a phone call. Bruce was ready to give everything to save you. You must do the same.""You're trying to have my daughter killed. You want to reduce her to nothing," Lucia cried out and Jade glared at her."You wanted Bruce to save your daughter and he did. Why are you stopping your daughter from doing the same as you wanted Bruce to?" "If my husband hadn't threatened to kill him, he wouldn't have saved Jade.""I told Bruce to mind his business, if he wanted, he would have acted less concerned and with
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Forty-one: a lie.
Bryan burst into loud laughter. "Are you trying to betray me?" Jade asked, trying hard for her voice not to quaver."I can betray you if I want to, but I'm not doing that."Bryan turned to those that bowed before him. "Don't kill my friend. Let him go."Surprised at what Bryan said, they began to murmur among themselves."But he is the—""Did I ask you to talk?" Bryan roared. "I asked you to release him. Do it this very moment and I don't want to hear a word from any of you."They glanced at each other. The man Bryan was asking them to set free was the same man that caused his father's death. They could not decipher why Bryan would decide to save Astor Ace's son, a supposed sworn enemy of Bryan."Are you all deaf?" Bruce lashed out. They shrugged and hurriedly ran to Bruce to untie him.Bruce was untied but was too weak to raise even a single finger. "What are you all doing?" A voice thundered. They turned to the direction from which the voice came from. It was Mrs. Williamson's wing
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Forty-two: wish for just poverty.
A lot went through Jade's mind as she sat by the pool, drinking her favorite wine. She thought it'd make her feel much better, but what she felt was far from good.The wine tasted sour in her mouth.Jade frowned as she looked up."My mood has been ruined already," Jade muttered to herself. "Why should it be ruined any further?"The last person she wanted to see was the person walking toward her."Your husband is locked up in a cell and you're drinking expensive wine."Jade rolled her eyes as she heard Bryan's annoying voice. He crouched before her and picked up the bottle of wine beside her."You're making me miss my wealthy days," Bryan said and Jade glared at him."Drop my wine." Jade's voice was low and intimidating. "I'm not interested in drinking your wine. I won't enjoy it since my friend is being imprisoned." Jade threw her face away and he watched her intensively."You still think Bruce is the kind of person that will try to steal from you, don't you?"Jade ignored him. She
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter Forty-three: Who is it?
Tears spilled from Archibald's eyes as he watched Bruce. His body was filled with bloody wounds. The room he was kept in was dark and untidy."I can get you out of here within the blink of an eye," Archibald began. "You on the other hand do not want me to do so." "You know why I don't want to leave here with your help," Bruce replied faintly.Archibald frowned. It wasn't the first time he was offering to help Bruce, but each time he did, Bruce refused his help. "Why are you making yourself suffer for a Fulton?""Jade's my wife and that makes her part of my family. I'm not leaving here until I prove my innocence to her. If I don't, she'd hate me. How would I live if my wife hates me?""You should be angry at her for not believing in you?" "I'm angry at her, but I'm not leaving here until my innocence has been proven," Bruce said sternly."You're in a cell. How would you prove your innocence to her from here? I'd help you get out then you can prove your innocence," Mr. Archibald said
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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
