2025-04-20 13:00:11Everhart Central HQ — The Next Morning
The morning sun cast a golden sheen on the obsidian towers of the city, but for Javier Everhart, light never dulled the weight of shadows.
He stood at the center of the Everhart Boardroom, dressed in sharp black. Calm. Imposing. His presence made the room colder, heavier. Across the long obsidian table sat his board of directors—some loyal, some shaken, and a few with fear barely masked behind fake smiles.
Javier tapped once on his datapad.
The lights dimmed. A hologram flickered to life, revealing a paused recording—security footage from the vault breach. Then, with a single gesture, he let the video play.
A masked figure manipulated ancient alchemy to bypass
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“Activate the inner firewall. And inform Ezra—I want Lazuris’ every move tracked. No more surprises.”Javier’s command was sharp, final.From the top floor of the Everhart Tower, the city looked almost calm. But Javier knew better. Beneath the surface, the game had already shifted. His enemies had dared to challenge him once—and failed. They would try again. But this time, they wouldn’t find a door. Only a wall of fire.Inside his office, Valeria sat quietly, scanning the latest security briefings. The wedding had been postponed again—no one dared speak of it aloud. The threats hanging above them made everything else feel secondary.“You’re expecting another move from Lazuris?” she asked without looking up.Javier stood behind her, arms crossed, face unreadable. “They won’t stop until they’ve either stolen Project Aether or destroyed everything that stands in their way.”She set the tablet down and turned toward him. “And what if it’s more than Lazuris? What if someone even higher is
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 98
“Then let’s make the wedding happen. No more delays.”Valeria’s voice was quiet, but steady. She turned to face Javier, determination burning in her gaze. The sun behind her cast a warm glow over the penthouse balcony, making the cold steel lines of the Everhart Tower almost look soft.Javier studied her for a moment.He had walked through fire, faced betrayal, conquered corporations that tried to crush him from the shadows—and never once had his heart faltered. But Valeria’s words struck deeper than any of the battles he’d fought.“You’re sure?” he asked calmly.“I’ve never been more certain,” she replied. “This world will always throw chaos our way. If we wait for peace, we’ll never move forward. But with you—”Her voice caught slightly, then steadied.“—I’m not afraid of the storm.”Javier reached out, gently taking her hand. “Then we make it happen. On our terms.”One Week Later – The Everhart Estate, Private GroundsThe wedding venue was unlike anything the press had ever seen. H
THE BILLIONAIRE THEY NEVER SAW COMING CHAPTER 99
The boardroom was filled with tension, though Javier sat at the head of the long obsidian table as if nothing could shatter his composure.A hologram displayed breaking news: “ARGON CORE files for bankruptcy following failed hostile breach of Everhart Estate.”Several executives shifted in their seats.One of them, a graying man named Darius Flint, cleared his throat. “Mr. Everhart, with Argon Core finished, we’re officially the most dominant tech-alchemic conglomerate on the eastern continent. The question is… what’s next?”Javier leaned forward, his fingers steepled beneath his chin.“The world is shifting. Old empires are crumbling, and desperate men are trying to re-write their legacies by stealing others. Let them try. We’ll expand west—cut through the European Consortium and absorb their energy division.”“But sir,” another executive began, “that would spark war with the Linvale Coalition.”“Then let it,” Javier said without blinking. “They either bend… or break.”Silence.Every
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Two Weeks LaterRain lashed against the high glass windows as thunder growled across the city. The Everhart Tower stood untouched above the storm, a beacon of power. Inside, however, the calm had fractured.Javier stood at the edge of his private study, eyes narrowed at the encrypted file projected in the air before him. The final report was in.Project Hollowgate: Attempted Recovery Detected.Someone was trying to rebuild it.Valeria entered without knocking, her expression grim. “We traced the signals. Linvale’s remnants are not the only ones involved.”Javier turned to her, his voice calm. “Who else?”Valeria hesitated. “The Highcrest Syndicate. And… someone from the inside.”He raised an eyebrow. “A traitor?”She nodded. “One of our former engineers. Arthur Cain. He’s selling the Hollowgate prototype on the black market.”Javier’s expression didn’t change. “Where is he now?”“Dubai. Hosting an underground auction. You’re on the guest list.”He turned back to the window. Lightning
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Javier Everhart stood outside the bedroom door, clutching a bouquet of white lilies—the ones Camila had once claimed were her favorite.He wondered if the past few years had been nothing more than an elaborate joke played at his expense.His grip on the flowers tightened as he heard the unmistakable sounds of pleasure coming from behind the door.The moans of a woman and a man intertwined, and Javier knew exactly whose voices they were.His wife. Camila Valverde.He had planned to surprise her today, but who would have thought that the flowers he brought would be met with betrayal?"Ah! Honey! Deeper!"Camila’s voice from behind the door made Javier freeze."Better than your husband?"A man’s voice followed, seeking validation.Camila laughed, mocking."Of course, you’re better in every way. Javier is utterly useless, both in bed and in everything else."The man let out a booming laugh.What the crap are they talking about?Javier clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. Rage a
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Javier found the bracelet and carefully put it away. He was furious. Mateo had just spat on his head, and before he could react, he heard Mateo's mockery from above;"Look, this is what a beggar like you should be doing, rummaging through the trash to see if there's anything to eat or something valuable."Javier could no longer control his anger."Fuck you!"Javier’s patience finally snapped. In a flash, his fist connected with Mateo’s face. A sickening crunch echoed through the room as cartilage shattered under the force of the blow.Mateo staggered backward, a curse slipping from his lips as he clutched his bleeding nose.His grip found the edge of the bed, steadying himself.Camila shrieked, her hands flying to her mouth as she rushed to Mateo’s side."Javier! Have you lost your mind?!" she screamed, voice laced with panic.They clashed like wild animals, raw fury igniting the air between them.Camila’s fear spiked. She didn’t want her boss hurt since it might jeopardize her promo
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“Miss, it appears he’s been badly wounded,” the driver reported as he hefted Javier’s limp body into the passenger seat.Valeria reclined, using her thigh as a makeshift pillow for his head.Her eyes locked onto the bloodstained bruise on his temple, while her fingers trailed along his pallid face. “Handle him with care,” she murmured.“Who would do this to him?” she whispered, her gaze filled with quiet fury.“Seems someone attacked him,” the driver replied, shutting the car door and starting the engine.“Should we take him to the hospital, Miss?”“Be quick,” Valeria said, her eyes narrowing as she inspected his bruised knuckles and torn shirt.Something about him stirred memories deep within her.Her hand slid to his wrist, stopping abruptly as she noticed a silver bracelet wound tightly around it—a bracelet hauntingly identical to the one she’d worn since childhood.The instant her skin made contact, a sudden, intense warmth radiated from her own bracelet, stealing her breath away.
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“Where... am I?”Javier’s voice came out rough and raw, as if every word cost him a bit of his strength.“You’re in my mansion,” replied Valeria, seated beside him.With a raised, delicate brow and a smile that mixed amusement with a hint of condescension, she continued, “I found you bleeding in an alley, and I couldn’t leave you there bleeding to death.”Javier’s hand flew to his head, expecting a wound of his recent ordeal, only to find unblemished skin.“That’s weird, I remember a strike,” he murmured, confusion flickering in eyes that usually burned with quiet resolve.Yet there were no wounds to be seen.“You were hit,” Valeria confirmed. “I even took you to the hospital, but they said you were fine—no serious injuries. So I brought you here to keep an eye on you until you wake up.”Javier’s gaze shifted to her, noticing that behind her teasing tone lay a spark of curiosity.“Then I owe you my thanks.”“You do,” she replied, tapping a perfectly manicured finger against her chin.
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Two Weeks LaterRain lashed against the high glass windows as thunder growled across the city. The Everhart Tower stood untouched above the storm, a beacon of power. Inside, however, the calm had fractured.Javier stood at the edge of his private study, eyes narrowed at the encrypted file projected in the air before him. The final report was in.Project Hollowgate: Attempted Recovery Detected.Someone was trying to rebuild it.Valeria entered without knocking, her expression grim. “We traced the signals. Linvale’s remnants are not the only ones involved.”Javier turned to her, his voice calm. “Who else?”Valeria hesitated. “The Highcrest Syndicate. And… someone from the inside.”He raised an eyebrow. “A traitor?”She nodded. “One of our former engineers. Arthur Cain. He’s selling the Hollowgate prototype on the black market.”Javier’s expression didn’t change. “Where is he now?”“Dubai. Hosting an underground auction. You’re on the guest list.”He turned back to the window. Lightning
CHAPTER 99
The boardroom was filled with tension, though Javier sat at the head of the long obsidian table as if nothing could shatter his composure.A hologram displayed breaking news: “ARGON CORE files for bankruptcy following failed hostile breach of Everhart Estate.”Several executives shifted in their seats.One of them, a graying man named Darius Flint, cleared his throat. “Mr. Everhart, with Argon Core finished, we’re officially the most dominant tech-alchemic conglomerate on the eastern continent. The question is… what’s next?”Javier leaned forward, his fingers steepled beneath his chin.“The world is shifting. Old empires are crumbling, and desperate men are trying to re-write their legacies by stealing others. Let them try. We’ll expand west—cut through the European Consortium and absorb their energy division.”“But sir,” another executive began, “that would spark war with the Linvale Coalition.”“Then let it,” Javier said without blinking. “They either bend… or break.”Silence.Every
CHAPTER 98
“Then let’s make the wedding happen. No more delays.”Valeria’s voice was quiet, but steady. She turned to face Javier, determination burning in her gaze. The sun behind her cast a warm glow over the penthouse balcony, making the cold steel lines of the Everhart Tower almost look soft.Javier studied her for a moment.He had walked through fire, faced betrayal, conquered corporations that tried to crush him from the shadows—and never once had his heart faltered. But Valeria’s words struck deeper than any of the battles he’d fought.“You’re sure?” he asked calmly.“I’ve never been more certain,” she replied. “This world will always throw chaos our way. If we wait for peace, we’ll never move forward. But with you—”Her voice caught slightly, then steadied.“—I’m not afraid of the storm.”Javier reached out, gently taking her hand. “Then we make it happen. On our terms.”One Week Later – The Everhart Estate, Private GroundsThe wedding venue was unlike anything the press had ever seen. H
CHAPTER 97
“Activate the inner firewall. And inform Ezra—I want Lazuris’ every move tracked. No more surprises.”Javier’s command was sharp, final.From the top floor of the Everhart Tower, the city looked almost calm. But Javier knew better. Beneath the surface, the game had already shifted. His enemies had dared to challenge him once—and failed. They would try again. But this time, they wouldn’t find a door. Only a wall of fire.Inside his office, Valeria sat quietly, scanning the latest security briefings. The wedding had been postponed again—no one dared speak of it aloud. The threats hanging above them made everything else feel secondary.“You’re expecting another move from Lazuris?” she asked without looking up.Javier stood behind her, arms crossed, face unreadable. “They won’t stop until they’ve either stolen Project Aether or destroyed everything that stands in their way.”She set the tablet down and turned toward him. “And what if it’s more than Lazuris? What if someone even higher is
CHAPTER 96
Everhart Central HQ — The Next MorningThe morning sun cast a golden sheen on the obsidian towers of the city, but for Javier Everhart, light never dulled the weight of shadows.He stood at the center of the Everhart Boardroom, dressed in sharp black. Calm. Imposing. His presence made the room colder, heavier. Across the long obsidian table sat his board of directors—some loyal, some shaken, and a few with fear barely masked behind fake smiles.Javier tapped once on his datapad.The lights dimmed. A hologram flickered to life, revealing a paused recording—security footage from the vault breach. Then, with a single gesture, he let the video play.A masked figure manipulated ancient alchemy to bypass
CHAPTER 95
The grand ballroom of Everhart Estate buzzed with celebration. Power brokers, nobles, international investors, and high-ranking officials raised their glasses to toast the union of Javier Everhart and Valeria Arlington. The wedding had become more than a symbol of love—it was now a strategic statement: Everhart stood unshaken.But while music echoed and champagne flowed, Javier remained calm. He stood near the edge of the hall, watching the shadows of those who only a month ago doubted him, mocked him, even tried to destroy him. Now, they smiled and bowed.Valeria approached quietly, her gown shimmering beneath the chandeliers. “You're thinking too much.”Javier glanced sideways. “Thinking keeps enemies in check.”She slid her arm through hi
CHAPTER 94
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?”
