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Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and five: marry the devil you know.
"Do you have anyone in mind?" Mr. Archibald frowned. His frowning face morphed to a look of frustration. "Do you even have any woman in your life apart from that nosy P. A. of yours?"Mr. Archibald turned to Claire and frowned. "Do you think you were doing him good? You only made the matter worse? Those guys out there wants the name Ace to die and you helped them.""I can always adopt a child," Bruce said dryly."Like it's that easy. Do you think these people don't keep tabs on you? Do you think they won't know if you try to adopt a child and won't try to sabotage that plan? Seems like you don't know what you're up against.""I don't need you to tell me what to do," Bruce Ace snarled and Mr. Archibald smiled sadly."You do," Mr. Archibald pointed out. "You already know how cold this world is. In a cold world like this, you need people who truly love you behind your back. Sadly, these people are rare to find. Now, you're pushing one away.""You were trying to trick me into marrying the
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and six: there's no heart.
"Sir, I heard something about you and Claire being betrothed a long time ago. You were both in love and had almost gotten married," Rex said immediately they stepped into Bruce's compound."Why are you suddenly saying this?""I wanted to know if it's true, because if it is, are you sure your plan would work without feelings springing up—""We never loved each other. I thought I did and I thought she did but I was wrong.""So you're saying—""Just mind your business," Bruce said sternly. He looked forward to the door before him and pushed the door open."Are you done making a whore your wife?" Claire, who was seated on the sofa, asked and Bruce glared at her."The earlier you workers know your place, the better."Claire rolled her eyes."There are tons of respectable women out there, despite how you feel that all women are a bunch of deceivers. You could have picked any of them but no, you decided to go for a whore." "Why are you being stereotypical? They are humans like you, aren't t
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and seven: you would do it again.
"The wedding of the century. No, the wedding of all centuries. Bruce Ace, the former most eligible bachelor is now married to one Claire who used to be his P. A. What do you think of this, Tim?""Bruce Ace getting married all of a sudden is quite strange. He is drop-dead gorgeous and rich, but strongly misogynistic. Marriage was definitely the last thing we expected. His marriage to this P. A. of his must have been beneficial to him one way all the other?""But this girl is basically a nobody. How is marrying his P. A. beneficial?""Or maybe he loves her. There are several clips of them acting all cute. Bruce even smiled. The only time I have seen him smile is in those videos.""Mom, what are you watching," Claire asked as she walked into the hospital room.She could hear the conversations ongoing on the TV from outside the room."They are talking about you," Angela, Claire's mom said, smiling. "You managed to make the richest man in the world fall in love with you. Other ladies were
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one-hundred and eight: she can't stay with us.
"What do you mean by ‘you want your mother to stay with us’?"Claire looked at Bruce without saying a word. He was fuming, clearly angry about what she had suggested. It was her mother's idea. Their operation ‘make Bruce fall in love with Claire' had begun. Her mother, Angela would have to live with her and Bruce to make sure nothing went wrong."No, I won't let that happen.""I want my mother to stay with me after she gets out of the hospital. I'm the only family she has. If she doesn't stay with me, who would she stay with?""I can arrange a nice apartment for her. Even if she wants a mansion, I would get it for her, but she's not living in this house.""Not everyone is interested in your money, Sir Bruce. I'm doing this for my mom and she can't live without me.""She's not staying and that's final.""In that contract of yours, isn't it written that me getting married to you would come with the benefit of my mother being taken good care of? What better way can this happen than her l
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and nine: how you do that.
"I am certain a beauty such as yourself can spare to spend time with a beast such as myself. If not, then it is not right to spend your time in your mother's quarters. Why not move to a house with her and marry her?" He blurted. Bruce was aware that he spoke out of line due to anger and when Claire and her mother came to view, he could not keep his anger bridled, neither could he ignore the fact that they were supposed to pretend to be so in love. Claire's mother let out a gasp but did a quick job of hiding her facial reaction."Son, I did not mean… you do not mind me calling you my son, do you?" Claire's mother asked, inquisitively waiting for a reaction. She wanted her daughter to know all his touchy spots. Is this one of them? Bruce kept a blank face. The red of his anger had dissipated slowly and Claire finally left her mother's side. She took off her robe and walked gingerly towards the enormous bed. She had spent a considerable amount of time wondering how she was going to shar
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and ten: work... for real.
"How I do what? Eat waffles? You just pour the honey over it and take a bite. That is all there is to that." Her mother gave her an easy smile and continued her meal. Her disposition to their situation was alarming. They were in the house of a man who could have them killed or publlicly tarnished for the slightest reason and her mother was making comments about croissants. That felt weird. The maid at the end of their table stood awkwardly, making her presence known by the noise of her shuffling feet."Mother, you baffle me. You were asking if I would be okay sleeping in the same room as my partner just last night. Now, the breakfast is delightful… it is all rays of sunshine and love. The switch up is giving whiplash, mom." Her voice was low and she was trying hard not to let out any information that might cause the maids to have ideas. "Look, Claire, we are already here. You took the opportunity to save me and we are here…" Claire raised her index finger to indicate that her mother
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and eleven: little bitch.
"I never paid you to think, did I?" Bruce asked Rex. Rex was in no position to cajole him to make a relationship work. After seeing what great lengths Mr. Archibald had gone to get him into a union for an heir, Rex was supposed to know better than to question his decisions in his relationship."No boss. My apologies." Rex knew he was not supposed to interfere in his boss's affairs but someone had to give him a nudge in the right direction and Mr. Archibald was no longer available to do that.Bruce took quick strides into his office. He had spent half of his day at the office thinking about the devil he knew currently taking space in his house with her mother. He wondered what they could be doing. Every now and then, he had called for Rex to show him footage from the mansion's security cameras. Rex knew his boss was just being anxious and nothing else. Claire and her mother could not come up with any plans as long as they were in his house. They had tight security and the most loyal, tr
Rise Of Billionaire Bruce Ace. Chapter one hundred and twelve: level up.
Claire wondered what Bruce might be up to this time. What was behind that door and why did she not realize it was there all this time. She was hesitant to follow him into the adjoining room."Oh come on, Claire. If I wanted you killed, you would be dead a long time ago. I would not wait till you turned my staff against me before I did that." Bruce gave her a bone chilling glance. She walked quickly after him as he stepped into the room. The other room was simple. A king sized bed, a massive closet, and bathroom. The adjoining room was next to someone's dream apartment. The decor was flawless. What was the need for this? The thought ran through Claire's mind."I will be sleeping here from now on. That room will be there for your mother's eyes. She is going to think we sleep next to each other at dusk and wake up next to each other at dawn." He explained all of this and went into the bathroom to have his bath. He had started peeling off his clothes when he realized Claire was still there
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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
