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“She doesn’t have time for your games.”Javier’s words echoed through the corridor as he pushed the heavy doors open, his strides long and deliberate. Every step radiated lethal focus, his usually calm demeanor replaced with something far more dangerous—resolve laced with fury.Behind him, the room remained frozen. Marcellus, for once, had no snide remark. Hudson watched his son with narrowed eyes, already regretting letting this spiral beyond control. Eleanor exchanged a look with Dante—one of knowing fear. They had seen this side of Javier once before, years ago… when someone had tried to cross a line. That man was still paying the price.“Where the hell is Valeria?” Javier muttered to himself as he entered the elevator. His jaw clenched tight.Eleanor appeared beside him just as the doors closed. “We’ll find her. But you need to prepare for what comes next.”He turned his head slowly. “Do you think I’m not prepared?”“No,” she said softly. “I think you’re too quiet. And when you’re
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"They're alive," he whispered into the receiver.“Then it’s time. Bring in Phase Two.”The sun had not yet risen when Javier and Valeria returned to the Solano estate. Armed guards flanked the gates, and a convoy of black SUVs trailed behind them. Valeria’s head rested against the car seat, her eyes closed but her mind racing.“Are you in pain?” Javier asked, his voice softer now.“Only when I think about how many people we trusted are snakes,” she murmured without opening her eyes.Javier’s jaw clenched, but he said nothing.Inside the estate, Eleanor and Dante were already waiting. The second they saw Valeria, Eleanor stepped forward and embraced her. “Thank God.”Valeria hugged her back. “They’re going to keep coming.”“We know,” Eleanor said grimly. “And we’re ready.”But none of them were ready for what came next.At exactly 6:00 a.m., every screen in the Solano headquarters went black.Seconds later, a red logo pulsed across each monitor—an unfamiliar symbol: a snake with a dagg
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 64
“Who was supposed to be dead?” Valeria’s voice cut through the heavy silence, sharp and demanding.Javier’s jaw tightened. His hands clenched the envelope until the edges crumpled. The papers inside detailed accounts, secure transactions, operations—things no one outside the old network should’ve known. And at the top, a single name burned through his mind like acid.“Cassian Vorta,” Javier whispered at last. “The Ghost.”Valeria’s brows drew together. “I’ve never heard that name before.”“You wouldn’t have,” Lyra replied, her expression unreadable. “Most people who did… didn’t live long enough to speak it again.”Javier stepped away from the desk, pacing slowly. “He was one of the original architects of the Black Echo. The intelligence syndicate before it fractured. Cassian was the mind behind the corruption files. The puppet master.”“I thought you dismantled all of them,” Valeria said, turning to Javier.“I did.” His voice was grave. “Or I thought I did. Cassian was killed during t
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Javier’s heart dropped.“Who?” he asked sharply, voice laced with tension.Darien didn’t answer immediately. His jaw clenched, his gaze flicked toward the horizon, where the sky was rapidly darkening into night. Only the low hum of the jet engines filled the silence, as if the world had stopped breathing—waiting.“Darien,” Javier barked.Finally, Darien turned back. “Your sister. Camila.”Valeria’s eyes widened. “What? She’s been in hiding since the Montreal incident. No one’s known her location for over a year.”Darien gave a hollow laugh. “You really think Cassian didn’t know? He let her stay hidden long enough for Javier to feel safe again. That’s how he works—he waits, then strikes when you’ve let your guard down.”Javier’s hands curled into fists. “How long has she been missing?”“Two days,” Darien said quietly. “He’s holding her in Zurich. Using her as leverage.”Valeria took a step forward. “Then this changes everything. We’re not just going in to stop Cassian. We’re going to b
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 66
“Do you see now, Javier?” Cassian’s voice echoed again, robotic through hidden speakers. “You were never free. Every step you took was mine to control. And now… so is he.”Javier stood frozen. His pulse thundered in his ears. Valeria was silent beside him, her face pale in the flickering red light. The child’s image haunted the darkness like a ghost—his features undeniably familiar. Sharp jawline. Cold eyes. And that look—detached, calculated.Javier’s look.“No,” Javier muttered, fists clenching at his sides. “This… this isn’t possible.”Darien’s voice crackled again over comms, broken by interference. “He’s telling the truth, Javier. I didn’t want to believe it either… but the data matches. Cassian spliced your DNA with an enhanced synthetic embryo he’s been working on for years. He accelerated the aging process. That child’s not older than ten, but mentally, he’s twenty-five.”“Why?” Valeria demanded, her voice sharp. “Why go to such extremes?”“To replace me,” Javier said darkly.
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 67
“Take them in.”Elias Vega’s voice rang with authority. Cold. Precise. Final.The agents raised their rifles. Red laser dots danced across Javier’s chest.But Javier didn’t flinch.He didn’t move, didn’t blink. His eyes — calm as ever — locked onto Elias like a storm waiting in stillness.Valeria instinctively stepped toward him. “He’s not your enemy. Cassian is. You’re making a mistake—”“I don’t make mistakes, Ms. Solano,” Elias cut her off. “You may be the President of Solano, but this man—” he nodded at Javier, “—isn’t just some ex-operative. He’s something else. Something that doesn’t belong in this world.”A smirk tugged at the corner of Javier’s lips. “You're right. I don’t belong in your world.”Elias narrowed his eyes. “What did you say?”But Javier wasn’t talking to him anymore. He raised a hand, slowly, and brushed his thumb against the ring on his middle finger — a simple black band with an old crest carved into its surface. One word in ancient Latin glimmered briefly unde
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“Why are they watching us like that?” Valeria asked quietly, her eyes scanning the high walls of the Everhart estate where guards, dignitaries, and high-born guests milled about. Some whispered behind their fans. Others simply stared — not with admiration, but uncertainty. Fear.“They’re not watching us,” Javier replied calmly as he adjusted the cuff of his obsidian-black suit. “They’re watching me.”Valeria turned to face him. “Because they’re afraid of you?”Javier didn’t smile. “They should be.”The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the grand garden of the Everhart estate. The final preparations for the wedding were in motion — silk drapes fluttering in the breeze, golden lanterns floating mid-air with alchemical ease, and servants running back and forth carrying rare wines and spell-imbued roses that bloomed upon touch.It was to be the wedding of the century. The uniting of two great legacies: Valeria Solano — the reigning president of the most powerful economic
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 69
The sky cracked like shattered glass.A brilliant arc of dark lightning burst through the clouds, slamming into the center of the Everhart estate, sending a shockwave through the enchanted grounds. Screams rang out. Shields rippled. Magic defenses activated as spells flickered over the wedding guests, shielding them from the shock.Javier didn’t move.Valeria clung to his arm as dust and energy surged around them. Her voice barely broke through the roar. “What is that?”Javier’s eyes remained fixed on Aziel. “Void magic. Forbidden. Twisted by death.”Aziel hovered above the ground now, his cloak billowing as if caught in a storm that no one else could feel. His eyes glowed with an unholy mixture of shadow and flame.“Do you see it now?” Aziel roared. “Your ancestors tried to bury me. But they never erased me. Your blood remembers me, Javier.”Javier took a single step forward. The earth beneath his feet responded—sigils spiraling outward in glowing golden ink, ancient and precise.“I
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“I knew you weren’t just another nobleman,” Valeria murmured, her cheek pressed against Javier’s chest. “But I never imagined… this.”Javier remained still for a moment, then stepped back, his golden eyes meeting hers. “Neither did I. I thought I had buried that part of my bloodline with my parents. I was wrong.”Behind them, smoke still curled from scorched earth, the sigils fading slowly, leaving behind deep cracks where the fragment had been sealed. The wedding garden was silent—an audience of powerful elites rendered speechless.The heads of state, foreign dignitaries, and military officials had all been invited to the most powerful political union in modern history: the marriage of President Valeria Solano and Javier Everhart. Instead, they’d witnessed something out of legend.And now, none of them dared speak.It was Chancellor Remiel of the Eastern Coalition who finally cleared his throat. “That woman. That power. Was that… ancient alchemy?”Javier didn’t answer him directly. I
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“Impossible,” Valeria whispered, her voice trembling. “She… she died, Javier.”Javier didn’t move. His gaze stayed fixed on the woman with the face of a ghost—calm, but sharp. Behind his eyes, there was no confusion. Only cold calculation.“I buried you myself,” he said, voice even. “I saw your body. I lit the flame.”The woman smiled. It was a strange, almost sorrowful thing. “And yet here I stand. Life has many paths, son. Alchemy only reveals the ones others are too afraid to walk.”Emilian was still on his knees, completely forgotten now in the weight of this revelation. Valeria instinctively stepped in front of Javier, her hand reaching toward his arm.“Javier, this—this isn’t just political anymore. This is deeper. Older. What does she mean? What is she talking about?”The woman in black stepped forward slowly, each step echoing with power. Her eyes—identical to Javier’s—shimmered gold beneath her lashes.“I am not your mother,” she said finally. “At least, not entirely. I am wh
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Valeria’s breath hitched. Her hand tightened around Javier’s arm instinctively. “Replace me?”The cousin didn’t blink. “You heard me, dear cousin. The council is growing impatient. Marcellus and Hudson failed, yes—but they were never the true plan. They were merely a distraction. The real play comes now. You see, Solano isn’t meant to be ruled by a woman. Especially not one who dares marry an Everhart.”Javier’s gaze sharpened like a blade being unsheathed. “You came to take her throne.”“To restore order,” the man corrected smugly. “The bloodline should be preserved properly. You… marrying her? That’s tainting our legacy with forbidden power. With alchemy. The elders will never allow it.”“You speak as though I need their approval,” Valeria said, voice laced with fury.“No, cousin,” he replied smoothly. “You speak as though they still see you as President. But they’ve already signed the decree. Your time is over.”Javier moved—not fast, not loud. But with a calm, deliberate step that
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The sky cracked like shattered glass.A brilliant arc of dark lightning burst through the clouds, slamming into the center of the Everhart estate, sending a shockwave through the enchanted grounds. Screams rang out. Shields rippled. Magic defenses activated as spells flickered over the wedding guests, shielding them from the shock.Javier didn’t move.Valeria clung to his arm as dust and energy surged around them. Her voice barely broke through the roar. “What is that?”Javier’s eyes remained fixed on Aziel. “Void magic. Forbidden. Twisted by death.”Aziel hovered above the ground now, his cloak billowing as if caught in a storm that no one else could feel. His eyes glowed with an unholy mixture of shadow and flame.“Do you see it now?” Aziel roared. “Your ancestors tried to bury me. But they never erased me. Your blood remembers me, Javier.”Javier took a single step forward. The earth beneath his feet responded—sigils spiraling outward in glowing golden ink, ancient and precise.“I
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“Why are they watching us like that?” Valeria asked quietly, her eyes scanning the high walls of the Everhart estate where guards, dignitaries, and high-born guests milled about. Some whispered behind their fans. Others simply stared — not with admiration, but uncertainty. Fear.“They’re not watching us,” Javier replied calmly as he adjusted the cuff of his obsidian-black suit. “They’re watching me.”Valeria turned to face him. “Because they’re afraid of you?”Javier didn’t smile. “They should be.”The sun was beginning to set, casting a golden hue over the grand garden of the Everhart estate. The final preparations for the wedding were in motion — silk drapes fluttering in the breeze, golden lanterns floating mid-air with alchemical ease, and servants running back and forth carrying rare wines and spell-imbued roses that bloomed upon touch.It was to be the wedding of the century. The uniting of two great legacies: Valeria Solano — the reigning president of the most powerful economic
CHAPTER 67
“Take them in.”Elias Vega’s voice rang with authority. Cold. Precise. Final.The agents raised their rifles. Red laser dots danced across Javier’s chest.But Javier didn’t flinch.He didn’t move, didn’t blink. His eyes — calm as ever — locked onto Elias like a storm waiting in stillness.Valeria instinctively stepped toward him. “He’s not your enemy. Cassian is. You’re making a mistake—”“I don’t make mistakes, Ms. Solano,” Elias cut her off. “You may be the President of Solano, but this man—” he nodded at Javier, “—isn’t just some ex-operative. He’s something else. Something that doesn’t belong in this world.”A smirk tugged at the corner of Javier’s lips. “You're right. I don’t belong in your world.”Elias narrowed his eyes. “What did you say?”But Javier wasn’t talking to him anymore. He raised a hand, slowly, and brushed his thumb against the ring on his middle finger — a simple black band with an old crest carved into its surface. One word in ancient Latin glimmered briefly unde
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“Do you see now, Javier?” Cassian’s voice echoed again, robotic through hidden speakers. “You were never free. Every step you took was mine to control. And now… so is he.”Javier stood frozen. His pulse thundered in his ears. Valeria was silent beside him, her face pale in the flickering red light. The child’s image haunted the darkness like a ghost—his features undeniably familiar. Sharp jawline. Cold eyes. And that look—detached, calculated.Javier’s look.“No,” Javier muttered, fists clenching at his sides. “This… this isn’t possible.”Darien’s voice crackled again over comms, broken by interference. “He’s telling the truth, Javier. I didn’t want to believe it either… but the data matches. Cassian spliced your DNA with an enhanced synthetic embryo he’s been working on for years. He accelerated the aging process. That child’s not older than ten, but mentally, he’s twenty-five.”“Why?” Valeria demanded, her voice sharp. “Why go to such extremes?”“To replace me,” Javier said darkly.
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Javier’s heart dropped.“Who?” he asked sharply, voice laced with tension.Darien didn’t answer immediately. His jaw clenched, his gaze flicked toward the horizon, where the sky was rapidly darkening into night. Only the low hum of the jet engines filled the silence, as if the world had stopped breathing—waiting.“Darien,” Javier barked.Finally, Darien turned back. “Your sister. Camila.”Valeria’s eyes widened. “What? She’s been in hiding since the Montreal incident. No one’s known her location for over a year.”Darien gave a hollow laugh. “You really think Cassian didn’t know? He let her stay hidden long enough for Javier to feel safe again. That’s how he works—he waits, then strikes when you’ve let your guard down.”Javier’s hands curled into fists. “How long has she been missing?”“Two days,” Darien said quietly. “He’s holding her in Zurich. Using her as leverage.”Valeria took a step forward. “Then this changes everything. We’re not just going in to stop Cassian. We’re going to b
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“Who was supposed to be dead?” Valeria’s voice cut through the heavy silence, sharp and demanding.Javier’s jaw tightened. His hands clenched the envelope until the edges crumpled. The papers inside detailed accounts, secure transactions, operations—things no one outside the old network should’ve known. And at the top, a single name burned through his mind like acid.“Cassian Vorta,” Javier whispered at last. “The Ghost.”Valeria’s brows drew together. “I’ve never heard that name before.”“You wouldn’t have,” Lyra replied, her expression unreadable. “Most people who did… didn’t live long enough to speak it again.”Javier stepped away from the desk, pacing slowly. “He was one of the original architects of the Black Echo. The intelligence syndicate before it fractured. Cassian was the mind behind the corruption files. The puppet master.”“I thought you dismantled all of them,” Valeria said, turning to Javier.“I did.” His voice was grave. “Or I thought I did. Cassian was killed during t
