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THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: DISCOVERY.
Anthony swiped through the screen of his phone and handed it to Lucian. "That's an article from today,"Lucian read the words out loud. "Another tragic death hits X Tech distribution this afternoon as an employee, a thirty-three-year-old woman was mysteriously reported dead after collapsing at work. This is the seventh death X Tech distribution has recorded in three months. The question now is; could X Tech be responsible for all the mysterious deaths of its employees, or are these all natural deaths…?"Lucian paused, sucking in a deep breath. His eyes were rolling in their sockets as he tried to reach a conclusion. X Tech Distribution was a leading company when it came to the production of gold and pearls.It was where his sister had worked in the past. How were they connected? And why did the name of the company sound so awfully familiar?"What's the name of the owner of this company?""Her name is Summer Madison. I believe you know her, she is your….""Ex-mother-in-law." Lucian com
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: ONE SIDE OF THE COIN.
Lucian rang the doorbell thrice and waited for a response, but none came. He exhaled. Was Silas inside? Or was he pretending not to have heard his door?He rang the bell again and followed it with a knock, still no response. There was a thick silence from within, not even the slightest of sound.Weird!His hand reached for the door knob and it gave way without effort. In a moment, his eyes took in the poorly arranged living room with scattered furniture and an old cooking pot left without caution in the middle of the room.But that was not the reason he was here."Silas!" He called out, but only the echo of his voice reached out to him as a response, as if daring him.He hurried to the bedroom and right there, Silas lay on the floor, his face pale and flushed."Silas!" Lucian yelled and hurried over.There was a small whitish substance at the corners of his lips. A pool of blood had gathered under his back. Lucian felt his pulse. He was still breathing, but very faint.A surge of trem
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM CHAPTER NINETEEN: FAKE WEED.
"It hurts," Silas whimpered."Hey, man, you're okay," Lucian said, tapping Silas gently on the shoulders."It all began like a dream." Silas scoffed, staring at the ceiling. "I thought I had my dream job and that I could finally experience what it meant to be happy, but then, within the snap of a finger, I lost everything. My life raced back to zero, it was like I had never known joy…"Lucian shook his head. "I understand, that's why I'm here. How about we bring them down together?"At the question, Silas jolted from the bed, causing the IV fluid wrapped around his arm to jerk in succession. He gave Lucian a dreadful look."No, I'll not be a part of that. Do you think that ordinary people like us can fight such a powerful company like X Tech? Come to your senses, man!"Lucian flashed a smile. "We never can tell until we try,"Silas scrutinized him. "Who paid for my surgery? And why do I feel like you're different from the Lucian that I know? It's like you became a man of authority ove
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter Twenty: Meeting with Mr. Jang.
The cab dropped Lucian in front of the hotel and he climbed down, a rush of air escaping from his mouth. He tucked a strand of hair behind his ear and walked inside the building.As he walked past the employees at the counter, each bowed their head and greeted him politely. He smiled and responded to the greeting, careful not to draw too much attention to himself.The fewer people who knew about his identity, the better.Soon, he approached the VIP lobby and saw a group of men standing watch at a door. At his arrival, three of the men walked up to him in a threatening manner. They look wild and untamed."Are you Lucian?" One of them asked and he nodded sparingly."Surrender yourself to be checked,"Lucian forced a polite smile and lifted his hands slowly to his head. They searched him thoroughly before leading him to a room where Jang sat on a couch, sipping from a glass of wine.At the sight of Lucian, he dropped the wine on the small table in front of him and smiled. "Forgive me, bu
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter Twenty-one: The face behind the articles.
As if he had been waiting all his life for the question, Jang said. "They trapped me,""Continue," Lucian's sharp voice commanded, causing Jang to jerk in fear."I was always a huge investor in X Tech and they were planning to make me partner, but everything dulled down the day I found out that Summer was illegally dealing in…."Jang stopped and bit his lips. He looked at Lucian and when he could not withstand the dark stare, he lowered his head."Why is he ashamed?" Lucian thought. Ridiculous, it was not like he was a part of the illegal trade, or was he?"I'm listening," Lucian said, even though he knew what Jang would say next."Summer was illegally trading fake weeds, and the chemicals were killing the employees. I was scared that their cover would blow up, so I tried to talk Summer into shipping the stuff to a different location where the chemicals would not affect the people negatively, but she frowned against it,""Who were they shipping these drugs to?""Mafia agents," Jang wh
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter Twenty-two: The past.
Summer finished speaking and smiled gleefully like she had just won a medal, but conviction haunted her insides. The smile was fake, a facade to hide how her daughter's angry stares affected her."Where's your shame, Mum? How could you hide this huge news from me even when you knew that I was going to marry John? I am his fucking stepsister for heaven's sake, according to your story!""But you bloody didn't marry him, did you? The engagement can be broken off. Stop making a big fuss out of it. We hid the truth for a reason,""We? Did you know about this?!" Betty turned sharply to face John who was seated beside her."I'm sorry, Betty, but we did all of that to kick poor Lucian out of the house, but then, how could I have known that the Lucian who we kicked out was the heir of Howards, especially since he lived under disguise? The hell, I thought that I was the one to inherit all of my father's shares!""Gosh, you both are disgusting! I can't believe that I'm listening to all of this b
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter Twenty-three: A strange call.
Lucian heard the doorbell ring and he climbed down from his bed to the door and opened it. Rose stood on his porch, a questioning look on her face. As she saw him, she rushed over and inspected his bare body."Are you alright? You sounded so urgent over the phone. Are you hurt in any way? Did that bastard John come after you?"Lucian stopped her racing hands with a smile. "John wouldn't come after me unless he's begging for death, so I'm fine, sis,"At his words, Rose raised her lips into a pout. "Did you make me run all the way here for nothing? I could pluck off that nose of yours this instant,""I'd love to see you try," he teased and led her to his vast bedroom."Sit, let me get you something to eat," he said and disappeared into another room.Rose looked around the room in admiration as she settled on a soft, velvet couch. Her lips pulled into a gentle smile at the successes of Lucian. She was happy for him, yet she could not stop thinking about the fact that he might have made s
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter Twenty-four: Saving a friend.
Lucian walked into the VIP section of the hotel with a feigned look of fear on his face. He tapped the small, slightly invisible earbuds in his ears and whispered. "Code red, Jang is truly in danger…""What the hell!" Darcel breathed."I have to go now, lie low, and make sure the rest of the plan goes well," Lucian said as two hefty men walked up to him."Lucian Manchester?" One asked roughly.Lucian nodded."Hand over the agreement and run home now,""Run home?" Lucian forced a smile. "How are you sure I didn't bring the police?""We are not fools, Mr. Lucian, we have our men planted everywhere,""Oh, right, you guys aren't fools," Lucian nodded in sarcasm."Hand over the agreement, nobody is joking with you here." One of the men said darkly."No, I'm no fool either. Allow me to see Mr Jang first and I'll do as instructed. I cannot just hand over the papers to you until I confirm that he's alive," Lucian said, there was a hint of seriousness in his voice.The men exchanged looks bef
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Chapter 184: The Billionaire's Happy Ending.
Lucian released a deep sigh as he made his way to the boardroom. It was time to correct some of the whispers flying around about him, but it seemed Anthony was not sharing the same thoughts."Young master, the shareholders don't care. They're becoming nonchalant, so I think you should…""You think I should hide?" Lucian cut him short with a frown causing the other man to hesitate as he fumbled for a reply."I didn't say that…""Then allow me to do my duty. Even though the police would reveal the truth about the matter soon, I still want to do this,""How exactly? You'll only have to do a lot of talking in there to people that ditches on you the moment things go north,""Some," Lucian corrected. "I still have loyal people on my side and you'll see," The door of the boardroom opened and Lucian walked in to find the shareholders exchanging whispers, but even at the sight of him, they didn't seem to care.Lucian smirked and walked to the head of the table where he sat confidently, his ey
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Chapter 183: Admit It Or Not, Lucian Had Won.
"What the hell did you just do, bastard?!" Summer yelled in apprehension, her voice sounding raw and scratchy.It was Irex's turn to exercise dominion, so he took eager steps toward Summer and stopped when he was an inch away. With his left hand, he flicked off the bead of sweat that had settled on her forehead while staring down at her with mischievous glinting eyes."It is dangerous to be out here on the loose, living with normal people, Summer. You should take your rightful place while it's not too late," He hissed into her ears, and as her body went tense, he smirked. "Yeah, in prison where murderers and sadists are kept,""Fuck you, Irex, fuck you!" Summer pushed him away in panic and made to escape when one of the officers stood in front of her, the cuffs extended forward."Ms. Summer Madison, you're under arrest for…"Summer didn't let the officer complete his sentence before she cursed angrily at Irex. Gosh, if only it were possible to rip him apart from where she stood. The f
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Chapter 182: You're Ruined, Summer.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Rose fired after finding her voice. "You had better come to your senses and let me out of here,"Annoyed at how Rose's confident tone made her feel, Summer turned swiftly and landed two hard punches on Rose's nose and as the blood trickled, she laughed in satisfaction. "Now there's the picture I was looking for. When Lucian sees this, he'd come running and begging like a fool,""Wh…what the hell are you trying to achieve from all of this? What…do you…want," Rose stuttered as she coughed."The inheritance, all of Howards, including that damn company you're running. All of that wealth would make me the richest person in the world," She rolled her eyes dreamily. "I can finally avenge my son,"Without warning, Summer hit Rose again on the nose who flinched in pain. "I'm sorry, sweetheart, but your brother is a stubborn one. It'd take a lot to break him,"She positioned the camera on Rose's bloodied face and took a picture which she sent to Lucia
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Chapter 181: Things Get Twisted.
Irex didn't reply. He just stared at Summer with curious eyes and like an open book, he could see the rage steaming off from her. She was trying so hard to control it, to keep it under control, but how long before she exploded, burning everything and everyone in her path?"You look a lot healthier than the last time we met. Looks like you've been taking your sleep seriously," Summer forced a weak smile.Irex sighed as he settled into the couch, legs crossed. "Before you bore me with your compliments, get me a glass of wine, would you?""With pleasure, honey," Summer chuckled and disappeared into a room. She returned seconds later with a bottle of wine and two glasses. After she had filled the glasses, she crossed her hands and watched him take generous sips."What? Don't stare at me that way or I might choke," Irex frowned. "I'm not your child,""Asshole!" Summer sighed and took up a seat opposite him. "Tell me what you think of my proposition?""If I should agree to work with you, th
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Chapter 180: Taming An Ally.
It was the day of John's funeral and Summer stood in front of his grave dressed in all black. There were tears in her eyes, but she refused to let them fall, not wanting to be a crybaby on a day like this.As she stood, anger brewing inside of her, she thought of how perfect her life used to be before all of this. How she used to run the company single-handedly, parading herself as a reigning queen. How people revered and respected the power she possessed. All of that changed when Lucian came into the picture.And that instance, she almost felt regret for treating him badly, like a nobody, but she told herself not to. Regret was a sign of weakness, and she was far from weak. Even if she had lost her two children because of that bastard, she had to be unyielding.It was what John would want her to do."I'm going to miss you, buddy. Take care of yourself over there for me, alright? I'll do my best to pray for you every day knowing that you are in a better place,"She sat on the bare gra
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Chapter 179: Confusing Thoughts.
Lucian didn't say anything, he just stayed at her like he had been compelled to be her listening device. As he looked on, he couldn't help but feel a pang of pity. The loss of John must have really hit her and he almost couldn't imagine the turmoil she was going through."Is that fear I sense?" Summer laughed. "Oh, come on now, isn't it time you bid the games goodbye? You've held on to this inheritance for long, cherishing it as one would a beloved toy but unfortunately, it doesn't belong to you,""Says who?" Lucian crossed his legs. "I'm curious to know who said Howards doesn't belong to me,""Drop your nonsense and hand over the conglomerates already. Isn't it you who said we should respect the dead?"Lucian scoffed, leaning closer. "You don't deserve a shit neither you nor your late son,""And that's why you killed him?" Summer flared, dropping the bombshell. "He didn't deserve to die. He was so young and full of life but you killed him nonetheless,""That's enough," Lucian interru
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Chapter 178: Interrogation In Prison.
"I ask again, why did you kill Mr John? You are a very influential man yet you decided to stoop so low to take someone's life?" The stern-looking detective sat on the chair opposite Lucian questioning him for the past few minutes like one would do a little child.Lucian sat still without a word as his eyes darted around the hot, dark questioning room the police had brought him. Finally, his gaze settled on the detective and he frowned. "Don't you have an air conditioner in here? If that isn't available, perhaps you could turn on the fan. Do you make it a habit to suffocate your suspects to rake out the truth from them? Even innocent ones?"The man didn't find Lucian's words funny, so he stomped his hand hard on the table and glared at him with dangerous eyes. "Now isn't the time for your jokes. Answer my questions,""So I should answer your question why you don't bother to provide a simple response to mine? That's not fair," Lucian pulled his lips into an intruding smile. Even if he f
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Chapter 177: On His Knees.
"You need my help?" Irex repeated, his voice almost shaky. "Why would you need my help after all this time? What do I probably have to offer you?"Lucian sighed. "A lot more than you realize,"Irex scoffed. "Is this even believable? Are you kidding me? I'm so surprised that you are here asking for my help when a reality I'm just a pawn to you. None of the people I call friends ever cared,""Have you tried me?" Lucian smiled lightly. "You haven't tested all the fishes in the water, have you, Irex?""I don't need your pity, Lucian," Irex hissed, hating how badly he wanted to break down. Here was an opportunity to finally apologize for his mistakes and be free from this tormenting guilt, yet he couldn't even form his mouth to say the words. How selfish."You are the reason why I'm stuck in here, and worse, you never permitted anyone to visit me. I haven't had a single visitor since I came here. I…it's been so lonely, and when I see other inmates despite being criminals loved and welcomed
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Chapter 176: A Visit To An Old Friend.
"The people didn't get to him. He died in a car accident," Anthony announced."Rather unfortunate," Lucian said calmly although his heart felt a pang of pity. It didn't have to end this way. if only John had shown a little maturity for someone his age maybe the tragedy might have been avoided."I feel sorry for him," Josephine shook her head. "I mean I knew he would meet his end soon, but in such a disgraceful manner?""He had a choice, but choose to fuck it up. It's nobody's fault. I just wish he had a bit more sense," Lucian said.Josephine massaged her forehead. "He didn't even get the dam inheritance he was so obsessed about. I mean, why did he even choose to fight over something like that when he has more than enough wealth in Italy?"Lucian sighed. "He wanted the title or he was just plain jealous. Heaven knows I wanted to hold him off for a little longer but he wasn't backing down,""I wonder how summer is taking the news. She lost her only son," Josephine said. if she was feel
