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Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 132: operation "demolition"
Using this opportunity, Felix and Elsa slipped past the guards and walked swiftly towards the stage where Mayor D'Angelo was giving his speech. They had already blended in with the crowd and were able to remain inside the party without being noticed by the two men.Felix looked up and observed Bartholomew D'Angelo for the first time. This was the first time seeing him face to face. Mayor Bartholomew D'Angelo stood at the center of the stage, surrounded by his aides and council members. He was a tall man, towering over most of the people around him. He wore a navy blue suit that fit him perfectly, accentuating his broad shoulders and slim waist. His hair was slicked back neatly, and his face was clean-shaven. D'Angelo's face was handsome, with sharp features and a strong jawline. No wonder people voted him for his looks. But aside those looks and charm, one could safely infer that he was a has-been thug. The way he spoke in a slurry tone, the way he gestured with his hands, and all
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 133: Talk of the town
At the mention of it, the whole crowd, both inside and outside, went into an uproar even louder than the first one. Felix was shocked and annoyed. Demolition? Was the mayor trying to renovate the entire city?“What? That's totally absurd!” Elsa complained, fuming mad like an angry bull. She couldn't even imagine the whole of MoperVille being renovated. The last time a government did this, many properties were lost, and so many people lost their homes and businesses. It was the worst thing that could ever happen to a city, especially a developed city like theirs. Was he trying to say that they would give up all the essential and healthy infrastructure facilities in the city just to create a stadium and have casinos and gaming houses all around the city?The residents were not ready to accept it. If D'Angelo wanted to start a fight, they were ready to give it to him.Felix thought for a while. After contemplating, he decided that this was where his father steps in. Of course, as a ma
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 134: The boomerang effect
The Thompsons had been finding it hard to get a prosecution. They promised Jen that she would never be able to afford a lawyer as far as they were still alive, but it seems their word was starting to have a boomerang effect. Any place they went to, any law firm they visited, any prosecutor they went to, all of them refused to take on their case. It was frustrating, and earlier that day before, they finally got a positive feedback from a law firm they contacted to handle their case but at the end, it turned out to be from some group of young, non famous, inexperienced prosecution. That was not what they wanted. They needed a big and reputable law firm that would fight the case and win without stress. A big name that would even scare the defence counsel. The only dual lawyer that they had in mind was unavailable, which was Derek Wilson. As they learnt about that, they decided to go for the disciples under him. They discovered that the only person next to Wilson was Kingsley Quince.T
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 135: Delusional father-daughter duo
Felix and Elsa got into the coffee shop and finally took a seat by the window side to receive a little breeze, given the stuffy crowd they had mixed with. Elsa's eyes darted around the room, taking in the other patrons. She couldn't help but notice a group of men in suits sitting at a nearby table, their heads bent together in what seemed like a serious discussion. The whole place looked serious and professional.They ordered for two cups of coffee, mistakenly omitting one for Quince. Then they started to wait for his arrival.Elsa looked around, beginning to get nervous as she fidgeted in her seat. After all, she was going to meet Kingsley Quince, an esteemed lawyer in the city who had a reputation for being ruthless in the courtroom. “Felix, what do I say when he comes?” she asked, sitting up straighter. Clearing her throat, she added, “should I start with, 'Hello, it's nice to meet you, Mr. Quince. I've heard a lot about your work and...'”“That sounds forced and too sugar-coated
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 136: Lawyer Quince himself
Felix then realized they had actually ordered coffee for only two people, forgetting Quince's own. Oh, thank goodness she had pointed it out for him! Felix then realized they had actually ordered coffee for only two people, forgetting Quince's own. Oh, thank goodness she had pointed it out for him! When Zechariah heard her words, he suddenly grew livid. “Oh, so you both have been lying all this while? I knew it! There was no way you'd be able to get a lawyer after I made sure no firm accepted you! You're alone!”“Is that so?” Felix started, looking up at them, his gaze now reflecting mockery. “Then has any law firm accepted you either?”Zechariah instantly froze at the spot. What....? That question....“huh?” Tiara exclaimed, her jaws dropped in surprise to hear Felix ask that question. Did he know something....?Hell no!Felix was enjoying watching their expression. “I asked a question - has any law firm accepted your case either? I think I deserve an answer... Is that no
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 137. Tables turn: More than a slap!
Zechariah's mouth flew open. Clients?! Felix and Elsa were the clients Quince was there to see?! Hold on, can someone explain something or everything going on? Felix saw the look of shock on their faces and a cunning grin spread on his face. He walked closer to them and whispered, "Looks like we won the bet."As soon as Zechariah heard that, the shock of the realization caused his heart to start pounding furiously in his chest. That was when he recalled the bet they had made. He had straightforwardly placed the bet on his precious diamond chain without a second thought. Now, he was starting to regret ever trying it out.On the other hand, Tiara stood there frozen, open-mouthed in shock and disbelief at how spectacularly their assumptions had backfired. But this doesn't make any sense! How could their assumptions have been so catastrophically wrong? They'd been sure that no lawyer in the city, not even the most incompetent, would take their case. And yet here they were, having the m
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 138: Smarter and Quicker
Tiara was the first to recover, grabbing her father's arm and hissing, “Let's get out of here. These losers aren't worth our time!”Zechariah nodded dumbly and followed Tiara as she swept out of the coffee shop in a huff, slamming the door shut behind them. Quince watched them go with a bemused expression. “Apologies for that disturbance.” He then turned his full attention to Felix and Elsa. "Now, please tell me about your case and how I may be of assistance." They were now ready for business. Even the others that were so busy filming had also gone back to their seats to sit down, though some were still taking photographs of Quince.Elsa straightened up, her hands resting on the table as she began to speak. “So, according to what I submitted to you, her name is Jennifer Hale. She works as my P.A under my cosmetic brand, G&G. On her wedding day, she shot and killed her fiance, Tyler Banks Thompson who is the son of Minister Thompson during a heated argument. She has been charged
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 139: Permit me to ask, why?
Meanwhile, outside the shop, Zechariah and Tiara fumed at their humiliation as they got into their car and sped away, plotting revenge against Felix, Elsa and especially Jen for causing them such embarrassment. But the first thing they had to do was to make them lose face in court by making Jen to lose the case.However, he couldn't do it when Quince was such a reputable individual, and nobody could refuse him entry to the prison. So he took out his phone and called the prison warden in charge of monitoring and ensuring that no one visited or called Jen. "Make sure no one sees the lady from now on! Not even her lawyer!"*At the front of the MoperVille Central Prison, a striking red Ferrari approached the prison gates with a roar, its powerful engine growling as it slowed down to a stop. The sleek, aerodynamic design of the car drew the attention of everyone nearby, from the guards at the gate to the inmates inside.As the car came to a halt, the driver's door swung open, and Kingsl
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197: When realization hits
Without hesitation, Felix lunged forward, wrapping his hand around Elsa and pulling her down behind a table, just as gunfire erupted in the small room. Bullets ricocheted off the furniture, sending splinters flying from it. “Get down!” Felix yelled, pulling Elsa closer, feeling her body press against his. He could feel her reaching into his pockets as he returned fire, the sound of gunshots ringing in his ears. “Don’t tell me you didn’t bring me a spare gun! What am I going to use?!” Elsa shot at him when she noticed his pocket empty, her eyebrow raised in disbelief and a hint of frustration on her face. She felt like slapping him for forgetting something so important, her annoyance mixed with adrenaline. Felix glanced at her, guilt and exasperation on his face. He wanted to kick himself for not being more prepared. “Never mind,” she waved her hand sharply and began looking around the cluttered room for something that could help. The guards shouted commands to each other, tryin
196: Freeze!
Felix smirked as the heat washed over him. But the smirk vanished immediately; he didn’t have time to celebrate. He dashed down the corridor, taking the stairs two at a time, heading toward the floor where he suspected Elsa might be held.Reaching the upper level, he paused, his breath coming in sharp bursts. His eyes fell on a door marked “Staff Only.” He approached cautiously and leaned in closer, straining to listen for any signs of life on the other side. The silence was deafening.He placed his ear against the door, concentrating hard to hear anything on the other side. Suddenly, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed down the hall. Felix's pulse quickened. He had to get inside, now. With a swift kick, he forced the door open and slipped inside, closing it quietly behind him.The room was dimly lit and filled with old furniture and dusty boxes. There was a table in the center of the room. His eyes scanned the space, everywhere, searching for any clue that Elsa was there. She had
195: Grenade
“Shit!” Panic flooded him.He promised Felix he would ensure to keep anyone away from that area because he would be there. His mind raced as he quickly walked to him, blocking his view.As he got closer, he noticed the guard stiffen and frown in confusion. The guard paused and glanced behind Vito, looking sharp and on edge, as if he sensed something was wrong. He had heard the noise.“Is something wrong?” Vito asked, trying to sound casual and composed.The guard turned to him, his face darkening as he squinted. “Who are you?” he asked, his voice low and filled with suspicion. Vito noticed the guard's hand moving toward his weapon, fingers twitching as he assessed the situation.Vito stood up straight. “I’m the managing director of Vasley Group,” Vito said, keeping his voice calm and confident. A small smirk appeared on his lips.The guard's eyes widened in surprise, and he quickly relaxed, bowing his head. Fear and respect flickered across his face.“I'll ask again: is something wro
194: Red button
Felix walked down a grand flight of stairs, the sound of his footsteps echoing softly in the hallway as he headed for the backdoor. “Vito?” He called into the airpod, keeping his voice low but clear.“Yes, Boss,” he replied through the receiver.Felix paused for a moment and glanced over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching him closely. “The floor opposite the rear exit. Guard that area. Ensure no one goes closer, if anything seems wrong, alert me right away.”“Yes, Boss,” he responded.Felix took a deep breath and began to move, continuing down the stairs. He took long strides towards the rear exit, ensuring to avoid any guards around him.He decided to go on this mission alone to not raise suspicion so he let Jake attend the event in place of him. As he opened the door, he spotted a CCTV above, on the wall. Immediately, he grabbed a plank and swung it against it, hitting it several times.The lens shattered, sending bits of plastic flying.With the camera out of the way, he
193: Mr Green Eyes
They drifted to the edge of the ballroom.“Where's Elsa now?” Jen asked in a hushed tone once they were out of earshot, feeling nervous.Jake shook his head grimly. “Felix is still looking, but no word yet.” Vito looked around the ballroom, carefully observing everyone mingling and discussing. He didn't see any sign of Diane Fox among the wealthy and glamorous guests. He frowned slightly and discreetly waved over one of the nearest Vasley employees.He leaned in close so he could be heard over music. “Excuse me, have you seen Miss Diane? I didn't notice her with the Fox family earlier.”The worker shrugged without much interest. “Last I saw, she ran off the moment she got in. Probably hiding and crying in one of the empty sitting rooms, if you ask me.”Vito frowned in thought. He quickly sent a short message to Felix:“Diane is missing from the main event. Employee thinks she's hiding alone in an empty room. Let me know what you want to do next.”After sending the message, Vito put
191: Handled the attention perfectly
“It would take a while to recover from this hit,” Jake remarked as they sat in the car, watching the hectic scene happening on the red carpet through the tinted windows.Jen looked out at the flashing lights and swarming paparazzi. She turned to him. “Even worse since Glitz and Glamour is leading now.” She had a satisfied smile on her face. Jake glanced over at her. "Are you ready to step out?" he asked. "The attention might be overwhelming."Jen took a slow, deep breath to calm her nerves. Being at the center of attention was scary. “As long as it's for Ma'am Elsa. So, yeah,” she said, arranging her dress and clutching her purse. Jake gave a subtle nod and got out of the car, then hurried around to open her door, offering his hand. Jen grabbed it gratefully with a smile as she stepped out.She held a confident smile, allowing her aura to radiate as she headed to the red carpet.A reporter in the front spotted her and did a double take, shocked to recognize her. "Isn't that the P.A
191: Overwhelming reporters
The incident had blown up really nice, and she knew it would cost an arm and a leg for damage control. Not that Vasleys were not up to the task, but they knew how hard it would be. She went back into the room, completing her makeup. She spent over half an hour carefully twisting and winding her hair into an elegant style on top of her head. She used pretty pins in red and shiny silver colors to match her accessories for the evening. The style highlighted her beauty. She realized just how much she had glowed up after the arrest and smiled.Stepping back from the mirror, she picked up the blue dress. The shiny satin material shimmered under the light. Small crystals were sewn neatly along the fitted top part. “This definitely fits the theme,” she smiled as she began to wear the dress. It went all the way to the floor, flattering her. She arranged all she needed and began to walk outside.She looked up and down the quiet sidewalk for Jake as she adjusted the thin straps on her shoulde
190:
Jericho Vasley sat in his office, scrolling through social media on his phone. As the evening news began reporting on, his blood started to boil. Videos and images of his son Jerry with Diane Fox doing drugs were splashed across every site.The hashtags condemning them were going viral by the minute. Tabloid headlines screamed of scandals and rumors were running wild online. His company was getting roasted left and right, and it didn't help that they will recovering from the project Crest scandal.Fury rose within Jericho as he watched the disaster unfolding. How could Jerry be so careless and foolish? To be caught on camera like this, risking everything their family had built.His hands slammed down into the desk, venting his anger against the piece of wood. His phone crushed under his hands, his face tightening.Storming to his son's room, he burst through the door to find Jerry leisurely getting dressed. "Explain yourself! What is the meaning of this?" Jericho shouted, shoving the
189: Online war
Within minutes, the first posts started appearing on social media from accounts of Vasley employees about Diane Fox and Jericho's son, Jerry Vasley, doing drugs together.An idol from Vasley Entertainment uploaded several photos with the caption "Friends having fun at a party #oops". The pictures showed Diane, Jerry and several others passed out or engaged in drunken kissing. Meanwhile, Vito shared one of the more explicit videos on his profile. As people started watching, the comments rolled in. "Whoa is that the CEO's son?! Not a good look..." "Someone's career is over after the boss man sees this."Meanwhile, other anonymous accounts that Elsa had already arranged were busy stirring up and adding more fuel to the fire on the rumors online. Small nudges trying to guide the conversation. A low-quality video was posted with the caption "Celebrity drug use revealed!" The video showed Diane and Jerry in a messy embrace, with a blurry figure pressing something to their lips.Another
