THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM

Lucian stared at the hospital's white walls that smelt like bleach for a long time. He was tired, yet he tried to ignore the blinding pain in his insides as he tightened his grip around his younger sister's small, frail hands.She was in so much pain and he knew that, yet the doctor had refused to start treatment until he deposited $150,000. Gosh, that was a freaking huge amount, his part-time jobs were not even enough to pull out such amount.The LED heart monitor was beeping slowly. It made his heart lurch painfully against his chest and he sighed, how many minutes were left before he lost his sister?"Lu…cian..." Rose coughed harshly."Yes, sister" "Be strong for me, despite the storm, okay? You're my only brother and I'm so sorry that I'm not strong enough to take care of you…"Lucian swallowed. "Wh…what are you talking about? You've always been my support system and with you gone, I'm nothing. I promise to save up enough money for your treatment, okay? just please hang in there

"How about you ask the useless man you married!" Summer spat in disgust."What the hell did you do to my mum, you lowly piece of shit?!" Betty yelled.Lucian walked past her to the kitchen to wash off the sting from his eyes. When he returned, he stared at her, heat flushing through him."First, you ignore my calls, next, you flirt with this man that cost me my job and now you stand there unremorseful, questioning me? Betty, why are you allowing your wealth to get into your head! Tell me why you're doing this?!""Because I hate you!" She screamed. "The only thing I regret in my life is getting married to a scumbag like you. I regret our marriage!""What..?" Lucian chuckled dryly. "But we loved each other way before you inherited your father's company that brought you this far. I've always loved you, hoping that maybe one day, our marriage would work,""Well, I grew up, save your love for the trenches, Lucian, I'm done! Your stupid love cannot pay my bills or buy me expensive things th

"And what happens when the manager arrives and nothing is done to me?" Lucian scoffed, unable to ignore Summer's rudeness. She needed to be taught a lesson or two."Then I'll walk out of this mall with my head bent in shame, you bastard!" "Call the manager." Lucian said to the receptionist."Yes sir." Seconds later, a beautiful lady arrived the scene closely followed by Marcus. As Summer saw them, she smiled, like she had just won a lottery."This bastard here was caught stealing by me and was about to woo the receptionist in order to get away with his crimes. Not only that, he shows no remorse for his actions. I want him locked up!"Marcus rushed to Lucian, concern plastered on his face. "Young Master, are you alright?"Summer blinked. "What nonsense are you saying? Young Master? I said this bastard just stole expensive items and you're asking about his well being?"No one said a word to Summer's ranting, instead, the manager walked towards Lucian. "Master Lucian, nice to finally

The next day, Lucian walked into the event with Anthony and two bodyguards by his side. The crowd bristled with a feeling of unfamiliarity, there was no sign of Betty anyway. He sighed and brought out his phone to type a message."Where the hell are you?"A reply came almost immediately. "What the heck are you implying? You should be begging me to keep you waiting, don't you think?"He typed. "I'll leave in the next minute if you're not careful with your words. Afterall you need my services, don't you?""The audacity…" an audible voice sounded in his ears and when he turned around, Betty stood beside him, a wild look on her face, dressed as usual like a model."Ah, here she goes, don't you think it's unwise and ugly to be this grumpy?" Lucian smirked."The tables belonging to the dignitaries, especially that of the president of Howards, I want them sparkling clean," she snapped, a little bit surprised at the expensive clothes that he wore."Text me when you're done. I'll pay the day a

Lucian exhaled sharply as he stared at the large building of the company. A feeling of nervousness wrapped his entire body, but he shook it off. Why be nervous when he owned such a powerful company?"You've got this more than anything, Lucian Manchester." He muttered under his breath.Adjusting his tie, he placed a call to Anthony, but as he was about to put the phone back into his pocket, his eyes caught an unfamiliar figure arguing so fiercely with some lady.He walked towards them and frowned just as he recognized the man. It was John, the man Betty was having an affair with, the man that had tripped and cost him his job. The recognition only sent fury mixed with rage circling his insides.The lady was on her knees, in tears, pleading."Please sir, forgive me, it was just an error on my part, I promise to do better!" She cried.John chuckled in derision. "Is there a part of you're fired that you don't understand? I don't need a bitch like you in my company!""Sir please, I need thi