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THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 150: Accused Of Gambling.
"Are they all gathered?" Lucian asked as he picked up his briefcase and handed it to Anthony."Yes, young master," Anthony replied grimly, still wondering what could be going on in Lucian's mind. The young master didn't look a bit fazed about the present situation. How could someone be so calm in the face of a fierce furnace?"And the files that I sent yesterday. Hope they're all saved with you?"Anthony hesitated. "Umh…yeah,""Better because I'm going to need them to prove a point," Lucian said and walked out of the office with Anthony who trailed behind him.A few minutes later, Lucian opened the door to the boardroom and walked inside with a dominant expression. His eyes swept across the shareholders as the room went silent."Hey, did an angel just walk in? Why did you guys stop talking all of a sudden?" A cold, harsh voice spat and when Lucian turned in the direction of the voice, he saw John sitting at the head of the table, legs crossed."John?" Lucian feigned surprise. "What ar
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 151: The Board Meeting.
The silence in the room was filled with so much tension that almost anyone could reach out and touch it. Lucian crossed his arms, fixing his gaze on the people. When he saw that he had their attention, he smirked. "Does anyone have something to say before I continue?"Silence."Alright, so I'll proceed," he said and turned to Anthony. "Show them,"Anthony turned on the projector to reveal a video conversation between John and Summer.John was sitting behind his office desk, smoking a cigarette. He had a dark look on his face as he spoke. "Those bastards called shareholders in Howards are the most illogical people I've ever met. Such money freaks. They didn't even waste a minute before selling their shares to a stranger,"Summer chuckled. "Should you even be worried? As long as they aren't betraying you, it doesn't matter,"John shrugged. "You're right. It's not like I have any interest in Howards apart from running it to the ground. Once I take over the damn company, I'll only focus o
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 152: A Stranger At The Door.
John sat impatiently behind his car wheels waiting for Lena to show up so he could trail her. He had to satisfy this instinct within him that suggested she might be double-dealing, or else, why would anything she gets involved in flop?He gritted his teeth as his impatience grew deeper. He couldn't trust Lena. He just couldn't. Something was off with the way his top-notch plans kept failing every single time.Seconds later however, to his relief, Lena walked out of Howards with a small leather bag in her hand. She wasted no time in entering her car and zooming off."Let's see what you're up to, bitch?" John snickered, starting the engine of his car and following her.Lena must have noticed that something was on her trail because she increased the speed of her vehicle, purposely making little stops at malls under the pretense of buying something.When she saw that she had lost her stalker, she sighed in relief, even though she kept throwing occasional glances behind her till she got to
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 153: No Retreat, No Surrender.
"Where are the files I asked you to submit at my desk this morning, Hazel?" Lucian asked strictly after summoning his secretary.The lady hesitated. "I…umh…sir…""Speak up, Hazel. I've been waiting for more than thirty minutes. Did you suddenly forget the simple task I gave you?"Hazel clasped her hands. "I'm so sorry sir…I got distracted by the commotion going on outside,"Lucian's brows furrowed. "Commotion? What commotion?""Th– there is a group of reporters outside causing a scene and claiming that you're hiding a terrible secret about your past. They want you to address them. Their activities are also blocking customers from approaching the company," Hazel blurted in one breath.In alarm, Lucian stood up immediately and hurried to his window where he saw that impatient reporters had gathered at the base of the building with their cameras pushed forward, wanting to break into the premises but were being stopped by the securities."What's going on?" He asked in surprise, but his se
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 154: Goodbye, Lucian!
Lena frowned. She didn't want to hear any of John's sick deals anymore. "Unfortunately, I didn't come here to negotiate with you. I came to officially call it quits. I'm no longer interested in working with you,""What?" John said in surprise, but then he switched into a low chuckle. "Y…you think you can just pop up anytime to say nonsense? Have you suddenly forgotten who calls the shot?""So what now?" Lena chuckled. "You're going to beat me up and force me to obey your every demand like a fucking puppet?"At first, Lena had thought that coping with someone like John would be a piece of cake, but now she wasn't so sure anymore. John was a smart man who was already beginning to be suspicious of her. What if he eventually figured out her place in all of this?"Instead of you throwing tantrums, you could actually put yourself to good use. I need your help, remember?" John smiled a teasing smile."With what?""With the whole humiliating stuff going on about Lucian, I bet he must be hidin
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 155: Live Conference.
At noon the next day, the live conference began. Mr. Clarke and John sat in front of many reporters who all paid rapt attention to what a dignitary like Mr. Clarke had to say.John had a wide smile on his face like he had just been ushered into paradise. It felt like a dream come true; an opportunity to hold his chin high in pride while Lucian was going to be ridiculed before the fucking whole world."We've gone live, Mr. Clarke," Clarke heard the voice of his assistant through his earbud and he nodded in satisfaction."Mr Clarke, we have been informed of your decision to close all existing and upcoming business deals with Howards. Can we know why you arrived at such serious decision?"Clarke sighed, putting on a half smile. "Why would I want to do business with a supposed crook?""A crook?" Surprised gasps filled the room. "What do you mean, sir? Are you calling the president of Howards a crook?""I'm not calling anybody a crook. If anything, my relationship with the president of How
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 156: Public Disgrace.
"H--how…what the…hell just happened?" Anthony stuttered, his eyes glued to the screen in awe."Do you pity him or does he deserve what he's going through right now? Look! He's twitching slowly in his chair. Aww, how so uncomfortable," Lucian laughed, pouring himself a glass of whiskey."Young master, how did you plan all of that so perfectly? And you toyed with my fragile heart all along? I'm hurt!" Anthony pouted, but his heart was bubbling with so much happiness and pride."You're welcome," Lucian chuckled just in time as the door to his office opened and Josephine ran in. She hugged him tight, planting kisses on his forehead."I'm so proud of you! Look what you did to that idiot!" She shrieked."It's nothing, my love. I had my fun,""You made him pay as deserving. Does he think he can wake up one morning and decide to tarnish the image of a reputable company just like that? And to think that he believed Clarke's words shows that he's such a big fool. Gosh, seeing him this humiliate
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 157: Men Deserves Flowers.
John dug his teeth into his fingers nervously as he tapped his feet, deep in thought. He was still reeling over the events of the other day and how he had been reduced to a national caricature.He could not walk about freely anymore because people kept throwing judgemental and disgusting glances his way. There were whispers. Everyone was talking, including the damn employees at the company. Nobody was on his fucking side.He sighed. Was this what defeat felt like?"It's not over! I refuse to be the loser. I'm not losing to that bastard. I need to tighten my rein!" He muttered to himself."How long will you keep tightening your rein?" Summer asked slowly. She had been thoroughly shocked at the outcome of the live conference and just like John, she was disappointed, almost hating him for taking such a big move only for him to be ridiculed."How I see it, we are back to square minus zero," she continued with a low chuckle. "He beat your ass just like he did with the rest of us,"John tsk
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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
