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THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 72
“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
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 73
"I want his head," Hudson spat, his fists slamming against the mahogany desk hard enough to crack it.Marcellus, standing by the window, didn’t flinch. His jaw clenched, eyes cold as he watched the rain cascade down the glass."You should've killed him when he was still a nobody,” Hudson seethed, his voice trembling with rage. “Now the world bows to him. Even Caelius Thorn—THORN!—kneeled like a dog. And you let that wedding happen!"Marcellus turned, his expression unreadable. “We underestimated Javier.”“Understatement of the century,” Hudson snarled. “He’s no longer just Valeria’s fiancé—he’s the bloody Flamebearer. A walking weapon.”Marcellus’s lips twitched into a tight, bitter smile. “And we created him.”Hudson paused.Marcellus continued, stepping forward. “We sent Adriana. We orchestrated the hotel trap. We humiliated him in front of the elites. We stirred the Vault.”“You’re proud of that?” Hudson barked.“No,” Marcellus said darkly. “But I know what’s coming next.”Hudson n
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 74
"Impressive," Zephyr sneered as he wiped blood from the corner of his mouth. "You’re not just a myth after all."Javier stood unfazed amid the cracked stones and scorched earth of the courtyard, his golden eyes glowing faintly, the fire around his body slowly fading. His cloak danced in the remaining sparks."You’re reckless," Javier said, voice low and composed. "You attacked without warning. Without understanding."Zephyr laughed, flicking sparks off his shoulders. "Understanding is for the weak. I came to see who dared call himself Sovereign Alchemist. Now I see why the Vault whispers your name."Valeria descended the steps behind Javier, her eyes sharp, her presence commanding even in the chaos. "Is this how you introduce yourself? By killing our guards?"“They were in the way,” Zephyr replied, grinning.Javier tilted his head. “Then you're lucky you're still breathing.”That shut Zephyr up, if only for a second. But then, from above, the roar of a beast echoed across the ruins of
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 75
“Let them gather,” Javier said as he stood on the highest terrace of the Solano estate, the morning wind sweeping through his coat. “One by one… they will fall.”Valeria stood behind him, her arms crossed tightly across her chest. There was unease in her eyes despite her iron will. “You speak as if you’re certain of victory.”“I am.”“How?” she asked. “You’ll be outnumbered. They’re not just Vault Hosts… they’re killers. Fanatics. Monsters. You think they’ll play fair?”“I don’t need them to play fair,” Javier replied without turning. “I only need them to come.”Valeria exhaled, stepping beside him. “And when they do… what then? What happens after the blood, the smoke, and the dust? What happens to us, Javier?”Javier’s gaze remained locked on the distant hills. “We survive. And we rebuild.”But even as he said it, something shifted in the atmosphere.The wind stopped.Birds fled the trees.And the light dimmed… though the sun still stood in the sky.A thunderous BOOM erupted in the d
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 76
The light that exploded from Javier was blinding—pure, searing, and ancient. It wasn’t just Vault energy. No. It was something deeper. Something older. Something that made even the strongest Vault Hosts recoil in terror.Lucien’s smirk faltered.The cloaked figure holding Valeria screamed as his flesh burned on contact with the aura. He dropped her instinctively, shielding his face as golden symbols spiraled from Javier's feet, wrapping around him like a celestial armor.Valeria hit the ground hard but rolled to safety. Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Javier… what are you?"He didn’t answer.Didn’t blink.Didn’t even look at her.His eyes were locked on Lucien."I was born with blood older than the Vaults," Javier said, his voice like thunder rolled into calm. "Alchemy wasn’t a tool. It was a legacy. One you weren’t worthy of."Lucien stepped back.For the first time, uncertain."I was worthy. Father saw it. He trained me first—""And he banished you," Javier interrupted, voice sharp
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 77
Ambrose’s laughter echoed across the charred ruins like a choir of wraiths. The way he carried himself—elegant, untouched by the smoke or blood—sent a chill even through Valeria’s spine. He looked more like a noble at a masquerade than a monster stepping from the graves of the past."So much like your father," Ambrose mused, circling slowly, boots never truly touching the scorched earth. "Stoic. Proud. Blind."Javier didn’t move. His posture remained relaxed, but Valeria could feel it—power crackling under his skin like restrained lightning.“I was wondering when you’d crawl out,” Javier replied, his voice low, even. “The smell of rot finally gave you away.”Ambrose chuckled, unbothered. “And here I thought we’d greet each other like family.”“You lost that right when you sacrificed my parents for your obsession.”Ambrose sighed dramatically, brushing imaginary dust from his robe. “They were narrow-minded. They clung to dead ideals. Alchemy was never meant to be bound by ethics or law
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 78
Valeria stood still, her breath uneven. “You want to continue with the wedding after all this?”Javier met her gaze. “That’s exactly why we must.”There was no fire in his voice. No dramatic promise. Just resolve. Unshaken, unmoved. That same calm stillness that had made kings underestimate him… and fall.The battlefield behind them smoldered in silence. The scorched cloak of Ambrose fluttered with the wind, like a flag of warning. The remaining soldiers—both of Solano and the allied clans—watched from a distance, unsure whether to step forward or drop to their knees.They had seen enough to understand one thing:Javier Everhart was not to be challenged.Valeria slowly nodded. “You’re right. If we postpone it now… it means Ambrose won.”Javier didn’t respond, but the tightening of his jaw was answer enough. He turned toward the direction of the capital, his long coat flowing behind him like a banner of vengeance.But peace would not come easily.The moment they returned to Solano’s pa
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 79
“Call the council. Now.”Javier’s voice echoed across the dim hallway, low but absolute. Valeria didn’t question him—she turned on her heels and disappeared through the shadows, her pace swift and purposeful. Selene lay motionless in his arms, her breathing shallow but steady. Whatever Ambrose—no, the mimic—had done to her was breaking down. The false seal binding her to him had been shattered. But the consequences… they were only beginning.Javier stood alone in the chamber. The cold stone around him hummed with residual energy. His thoughts were methodical—analyzing, organizing, executing. He didn’t have the luxury of fear. He didn’t need it.The real enemy had finally made his move.He gently placed Selene down and drew a circle around her using a chalk he pulled from his coat. His fingers moved like instinct, etching a protective seal infused with Everhart blood memory. It glowed faintly, recognizing him. Binding her to safety.Then he rose and walked away.When he emerged into th
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Valeria stood in stunned silence, the document still clutched in her hand. Her mind raced through memories of her uncle—charismatic, influential, always two steps ahead in the political and corporate arenas. She’d idolized him once, even trusted him to help manage the Everhart acquisitions. The realization that he was part of the Ouroboros Circle left a bitter taste in her mouth.“You’re sure?” she asked finally, her voice a whisper.Javier didn’t look at her. “He authorized the wire transfers to Crosswell Ventures three days before your father died. The timing wasn’t a coincidence. He knew what was coming. He helped set it in motion.”Valeria turned her gaze to Javier. He stood with hands clasped behind his back, unmoved, calm as ever—as if betrayal had be
CHAPTER 93
“They moved their funds through six dummy accounts across Zurich, Singapore, and Dubai,” Javier said as he stood in the secure command room beneath Everhart Tower. His voice was level, unfazed, though the screen in front of him showed the massive financial hemorrhage caused by the Syndicate’s reach.Valeria stood beside him, arms crossed, eyes scanning the data. “And our clients?”“Two have pulled contracts. Five more are hesitant. They’re scared.” Javier didn’t blink. “Which means it’s time to scare them back.”A low hum buzzed from the encrypted comms device as Heather, his most trusted tech analyst, appeared on screen.“We’ve traced the money to Crosswell Ventures. Front company. Offsh
CHAPTER 92
The vows were spoken, and the crowd erupted into applause as Javier Everhart kissed his bride. It wasn’t just a wedding. It was a coronation.Valeria held his hand tightly as they descended the marble steps of the cathedral. Every major figure from politics, finance, and industry was there. Some came to show respect. Others came to witness whether Javier would fall.He didn’t.Instead, his presence loomed over them all—imposing, calm, untouchable.But as the couple stepped into the black limousine, Valeria leaned close and whispered, “The Syndicate won’t stop with one threat.”“I know,” Javier said, his tone unreadable. “They’ve declared war.”“And you’ll declare what?”
CHAPTER 91
A week passed, and the silence surrounding Everhart Tower was not peace—it was anticipation. The media didn’t know what to report, competitors were too stunned to make a move, and within the boardroom, the remaining directors operated with a newfound fear-fueled respect. Javier Everhart had reasserted his dominance—not by shouting or begging, but through decisive force and unshakable calm.Still, Javier wasn’t satisfied.Because someone had bought the leaked BioSync data.And they hadn’t just bought it—they’d begun using it.“Atlas Dynamics,” Valeria said, laying a file on his desk. “Private tech firm. New player. Nobody took them seriously until last quarter. Now, they’re mirroring your patents, beating us to prototype.”Javier read in silence. The CEO of Atlas was a name he didn’t recognize. Jonathan Cross. American. Thirty-two. Built his empire fast—too fast.“Where did he get the capital?” Javier asked.Valeria replied, “He didn’t. A shell company funneled investments into Atlas l
CHAPTER 90
“You should’ve handled this before it reached my desk.”Javier’s voice sliced through the tension in the Everhart corporate boardroom like a blade through silk. He didn’t raise his voice, didn’t shift in his seat, didn’t even look up from the document in front of him. Yet, the twelve directors seated around the obsidian table felt the temperature in the room drop by several degrees.One of them, a gray-haired executive named Dalton Vexley, cleared his throat. “With all due respect, Chairman Everhart, the acquisition of Helix BioCorp was executed according to protocol—”“No,” Javier cut in. “It was executed according to arrogance.”The room fell silent.Helix BioCorp was a mid-tier biotech company. Profitable. Ambitious. But behind its pristine façade was a web of corruption, falsified data, and undisclosed debts. The acquisition should have never passed Javier’s radar. But it had. Because someone wanted it to.He slowly lifted his gaze. “Who gave final sign-off?”No one answered.Javi
CHAPTER 89
Thunder cracked above the city of Solano just as the moon began to rise, casting an ethereal glow upon the palace's silver towers. The wedding had ended hours ago, but the aftershocks of Javier Everhart's declaration still rippled through the court.Inside the royal chambers, Valeria removed her veil, her fingers shaking slightly despite her regal bearing. Her eyes remained on the window where Javier stood, his silhouette motionless, framed by lightning in the distance."You didn’t have to humiliate her," Valeria said quietly.Javier didn’t turn. "She needed to be reminded where she stands."“She’s my blood.”“She wanted to see me destroyed on our wedding day.” His voice was calm, but cold enough to silence any further defens
CHAPTER 88
The quiet between them was broken only by the crackling of the hearth. Outside, the city of Solano celebrated its deliverance, but inside the tower, the weight of prophecy and power still loomed between Valeria and Javier.A soft knock echoed from the chamber doors.Javier didn’t speak, but his glance was enough.The doors creaked open and Serina, Valeria’s cousin, entered. Her expression was tight, composed—but her eyes betrayed something deeper: apprehension, and something else Javier instantly recognized.Jealousy.“Forgive the interruption,” she said coolly, her gaze sliding toward Javier, “but I thought it necessary to offer my... congratulations.”
CHAPTER 87
The air in the war chamber pulsed with unnatural stillness. The Oracle had already vanished into mist, her duty fulfilled. No one dared speak—not even Valeria—as Javier descended the dais, each step reverberating with raw, ancient force.He no longer felt like flesh and blood.He felt inevitable.Valeria moved forward hesitantly, reaching up to touch his cheek. “Javier... can you still feel me?”Javier’s gaze met hers. The golden light in his eyes softened, just enough to reveal a flicker of familiarity beneath the divine presence.“I remember,” he said, his voice low but resonating. “I remember you.
CHAPTER 86
Valeria’s breath hitched as she studied Javier’s profile. That calm, resolute smile—that unshaken confidence—was both terrifying and magnetic. He didn’t ask why the heir of the Ashen Line had declared war. He didn’t even ask how the man had returned.Because none of it mattered.Only the end did.“Do you believe him?” she asked, slowly stepping closer. “That he’s truly the heir?”Javier’s gaze remained locked on the city lights below, the burning horizon where Ashbourne once stood now glowing like a second sunrise.
