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Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 181: Gathering what forces?
Elsa stirred in her chair, slowly blinking her eyes open as she woke up from sleep in the dimly lit room. She could hear voices talking quietly and quickly. Elsa kept her eyes closed, not wanting to fully wake up yet. The hard wooden chair was uncomfortable against her skin where she was sitting on it.As Elsa became more awake, she realized the voices were close. It seemed they were just across the room. Her neck hurt from the way she arched her head while asleep.Elsa became curious and tried to listen to the conversation, straining to hear snippets of what they were discussing. Since they hadn't revealed that she was awake, she had the advantage of being able to listen without them knowing.The chair made a small sound as she shifted ever so slightly, trying to get more comfortable without giving away that she was awake. Carefully, Elsa tilted her head upward, bit by tiny bit. Her neck hurt from the movement, but she kept going. As her eyes adjusted to the low lighting, she could
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 182: Remember me?
The Porsche car came speeding towards Vito's car in a flash, closing the distance in just a few seconds. Vito leaned forward."Driver, what's the meaning of-" Vito started to say. But before he could finish, the Porsche appeared right behind his car, just inches from the back bumper.Vito's heart jumped into his throat. With a loud screeching of tires, the Porsche swerved right into Vito's lane, cornering him. The front of the Porsche filled Vito's entire windshield view.Vito's breath got stuck in his throat. Time seemed to slow down as Vito just reacted on instinct. He quickly wrenched the steering wheel from the shocked driver's hand slammed on the brakes as hard as he could.Vito's car screeched to a sudden stop, narrowly avoiding a disastrous collision. For a while, it was completely silent except for the pounding in Vito's ears. Through the windshield, Vito saw cold eyes staring at him from the other car. Whatever was about to happen, he had a feeling it wasn't going to be goo
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 183: Uncertain
After confronting him, Felix watched as Vito sped away from his sight. He knew Vito wouldn't dare try nonsense because he had more than enough ways to bring him down. All he needed was one call."We finally have an ally in Vasley Group," Jake let a smug smile appear by the side of his face as they walked back to the sleek Porsche parked under the hot sun as it glinted.Shadow sauntered around to the driver's side, fixing the top button of his shirt that Vito had messed with. He slid into the leather seat and turned the key in the ignition. He was appointed by Felix to be the driver.Felix swung open the back door and lowered himself into the seat, relaxing against the headrest. "Jericho better watch out," he replied with a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.Just then, Felix felt a vibration in his pocket. He pulled out his phone to see "Dad" flashing on the screen. With a tap, he brought the phone to his ear. "Yes, dad?" he said. "Son, where are you now?" Kimber's voice cut
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 184: Arrival at the Kim Mansion
As soon as the call ended, Shadow began again. He pounced with questions. "Mhm, can someone explain what's going on? Jake..." He drawled, giving him sarcastic glances."Ugh!" Jake sighed in irritation. "It's nothing! She's just a friend of Boss's friend," he insisted. But Shadow wasn't having it. "Suuure," Xander drawled, drawing out the word. The others howled with laughter. Felix was dumbstruck, looking at the seven of them as they laughed. This was a side he never knew they had. Who would have thought those stoic bodyguards would actually be this playful and lively? They were now joking and teasing like brothers.Even Jake, who he had been close to never showed this side to him. He was always just stern and ready for action. Their laughter was infectious, and soon, Felix found himself smiling as he watched them.**The car made a sharp turn to the left which revealed a long driveway to the Kim Mansion. Felix looked at the sides and noticed the grapevines were heavy with grapes a
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 185: Sign it
D'Angelo was still furious about the response from Felix and how he was utterly put to shame at the Kim Empire anniversary. He was pacing back and forth in his study, his brow furrowed in frustration.Of all things, he couldn't have anticipated the useless man from that day to be the heir."But how could he be the one? Fucking shit, Operation Demolition was supposed to be the project that would make the plan start working!" He exclaimed in fury, running his fingers through his hair.The rejection of his proposal by Felix hit him hard, and he felt like weeping all day long. Now, would he even be able to carry on with his project? The operation demolition was supposed to start in a few days, and he didn't have enough funds.He had budgeted a total of $47.9 million for it, but had only managed to scrape together a measly $9.5 million so far. However, with that proposal, he could have gotten everything he needed at a go!His precious dog, Thor, beside him barked, drawing his attention.
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 186: Eavesdrop
Vito was having his own round of frustration. But even though he knew going against Jericho was a huge game, Felix was way above that game. The mere mention of his father's name was enough to make him shake in fear. So, he had no other choice but to just comply. The next day, he woke up and went through his daily morning routine. At breakfast, he began thinking about how he could get information on the location of the kidnapped girl. Given his close working relationship with Jericho as his manager, it wouldn't be so hard to linger around him. Except that Jericho was not one to divulge secret information without interrogation. He had taken on a few dirty jobs for Jericho, but that was only when directly asked. He took a deep breath and let out a hiss. From the adjacent room, his wife walked out carrying a pan filled with pastries, flashing a smile at him. She set the pan down on the table and took her seat beside Vito. But, he didn't notice her arrival. “Honey, what is tr
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 187: Acting rash isn't the answer
Seated at his desk, Felix’s phone chimed as he received the message from Vito. He creased his perfectly arched brow as he read, but then Vito sent a follow-up message clarifying the recording was a conversation between Jericho and Gregory. “Wow, this is new.”Felix tapped the play button. His green eyes narrowed in concentration as he listened to the conversation over and over. “And the event is just around the corner...” “May try something sneaky during the event and attract attention...”These two lines stuck in his mind like a loop. It sounded as though they were hiding Elsa in a place meant for an event. He tapped his long fingers against his desk. “What event are they referring to?” He pondered, his heart banging. This was the chance to finally find out where she was.The only forthcoming event that can be linked to Gregory was Gregory's Gala and it was hosted at the Quiltore Hex hotel. “Quiltore Hex?!” His eyebrows pulled together into a look of shock.Then it hit him - why
Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir 188: Scandal unfolding
The days passed by, and it was already the evening for the gala. Felix exhaled a long, stressful breath, blowing air to his face. He returned home, taking a long shower and reclining against a chair close by. These days have been really tiring and stressful but he knew it was worth it. He watched himself grow from being a lover boy to a business-minded person and there was no going back. He had closed a deal within the space of two days. His eyes shot open as he took short, slow-paced strides to the room adjacent to his, which was Elsa's room. He walked over to her reading desk nearby. “I'm finally bringing you back today,” the corners of his lips wrinkled into a soft smile. He sat down and opened one of the notes which happened to contain business strategies she wrote while she was around. He saw one that caught his eye; the one she wrote about the Gregory's Gala. He recalled how she looked forward to the Unicorn Ball and Gregory's Gala to promote her business as she
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- Secretly The Quadrillionaire's Heir
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
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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
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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
