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THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 161: A Dance With The Birthday Girl.
Josephine grabbed Lucian's hand as apprehension filled her chest. "What is he doing here? We never gave him an invitation,""I wish I had an answer. John is just looking for trouble and that's obvious," Lucian said as he tried to stay calm. He wouldn't have John make attempts to sabotage a party that they had so carefully planned."Gosh, those security men need some scoldings. They can't just let anyone in like that," Josephine muttered in frustration."It's a good thing we separated from Lena earlier. We can't have John know that we're in a good relationship with your sister. Keep your distance, okay?""Okay," Josephine breathed. "I really wonder why he's here though. To catch me ruin the plan?"Lucian shook his head. "I've always known John to be mischievous so his being here might not necessarily be to catch you, but just to prove that he's a dick,""There they are! The birthday celebrant looking so sharp and beautiful," a voice interrupted and as they turned, they came face to fac
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 162: Birthday Surprises.
The car pulled up at the beach house and Lucian climbed down to open the door for Josephine. In growing excitement, he took her behind the house where she could see the dark, beautiful water and the plenty stars twinkling in the sky."Beautiful…" Josephine whispered as her heart squeezed within her."Oh, that's not all. It's your birthday, remember? We've got to make it more beautiful," Lucian smiled, taking her hand in his. "Close your eyes, J. Don't open them until I say so, alright?""Alright," Josephine breathed and as she felt Lucian's protective hands on her shoulder, leading the way, she relaxed, squeezing her eyes tight."Aren't we there yet?" She blurted as excitement crashed in her blood."You only took four steps," Lucian chuckled. "Patience, my queen,"Josephine swallowed and a few minutes later which felt like several hours Lucian finally asked her to open her eyes and when she did, she was blown away by the sight in front of her.Her hands quickly flew over her mouth in
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 163: Pulling The Trigger.
Josephine left her mouth hanging open in intense shock. She could swear that her blood pressure had skyrocketed to an alarming level in one split second. Her heart accelerated in panic as she stared at Betty whose hands were tightened around the gun in pure hatred."Wh- what are you doing with a…a gun, Betty? Drop that down…""Ugh?" Betty smiled in ignorance like she had lost her hearing."What the hell do you think you're doing?!" Lucian snapped. "You don't have to prove a point with a goddamn gun!""Oh, but I do!" Betty mocked, reaching out to wipe the swear that had assembled between her eyes– or was it tears? "You know I keep wondering why you had to do it. Why did you hide your real identity during our marriage while pretending to be a poor ass loser? Were you testing me?"Lucian chuckled dryly. "This is so like you to pass blame for your inadequacies. Should marriages only be built on material things and not love? This shows how greedy and insatiable you are. You failed,"He pau
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 164: Lucian Dead?
A minute passed. Two minutes and Josephine forced her eyes open in terror, waiting for the pain of the gunshot to sink it. She waited, but when nothing happened, her heart hammered painfully in confusion.Another gunshot pierced through the air and Josephine sprang to her feet immediately to find Lucian standing in front of her with eyes filled with matching shock."Lucian…?!" She cried rushing towards him in panic, patting his body looking for a sign of injury. "Wh…where are you hurt, Lucian? Wh…ere? I can't lose you, Lucian, I can't! Please…no!!"Lucian grabbed her trembling hands at once and pulled her into his chest. She was shivering, shaking like a convulsing patient, and in dismay, her eyes traveled through the length of her body. "You aren't hurt anywhere, are you, J?"The tears traveled faster in Josephine's eyes as she buried herself deeper into his chest, grief washing all over her. "No…the bullet didn't hit me. If it's not me, then it's…it's you. Oh, please tell me this is
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 165: A visit To The Hospital.
John tightened his hand around the edge of his office desk, trying so hard to suppress the horrifying snappings in his chest as he listened to Summer who was already sniffing back her tears."After she's discharged, she'll be charged to court immediately," Summer said bitterly. "My goodness!" John growled, his hand raking through his hair. "How could she even make such a big move without informing anyone?""I fucking don't know. That night she said she was going on a walk to clear her head. I had no idea she was planning to aim a fùcking gun on Lucian,""Then we have to do something immediately! If she's found guilty and sent to jail, it'd be very strenuous to get her out, especially not with Lucian's powerful influence," John said, tapping his mahogany desk meticulously in thought."What do you suggest we do? As I said, the police are at her hospital room door keeping guard. Once she's healthy enough, she'll be arrested,"John didn't say anything, instead he bit his fingernails nerv
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 166: A Cleaner In Disguise.
John pulled the black cap down his face to further conceal his identity as he made his way towards Howards. He couldn't risk anyone recognizing him, especially as he had a big plan to execute.He massaged the fake beard around his chin to make sure they stayed in place as he maneuvered through the company."Hello, sir, can I know the name and the purpose for visiting?" Lucian's secretary said, almost blocking his path."Oh, I just wanted to make an inquiry," John forced a smile."On what, sir?""Is the president around? I'd like to relay the information myself,""Do you have an appointment?"John bit his lips. "No, but this is really urgent. Trust me, he'd snap at you once he finds out he missed this important information,"The secretary eyed him suspiciously before she picked up the telephone. When the call connected, she spoke in whispers so that John wouldn't be a part of the conversation."Go on, he'd like to meet with you. Take the elevator by your right," The woman urged with a
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 167: Life In Prison 1.
"What's going on here?" Lucian repeated when he didn't get a response from the people in the room.At the harsh, chilly tone, John pulled his cap further down his face, an act that did not go unnoticed by Lucian.John held his breath as his brain searched for an escape plan. He didn't dare move or even attempt to breathe because he was afraid Lucian might recognize the rise and fall of his chest. If that happened, it was game over. As if sensing his uneasiness, Lena smiled, switching to playing the perfect character. She walked up to Lucian and wrapped a hand around his shoulder. "Baby, I thought you went out for lunch? I was about to join you in the office later,"Lucian shook his head. "My schedule changed." He gestured towards John. "Who is he?""Him?" Lena released a careless chuckle. "I was just escorting him out. One of the cleaners who happened to missed his way,""Newly employed?""Yeah, got employed last week," Lena said."I thought the superiors regularly conduct a tour for
THE BILLIONIARE'S RISE TO STARDOM Chapter 168: Life In Prison 2.
Betty exhaled sharply as she ignored the women. She wasn't going to indulge these bullies, and neither was she going to let her fear show because people like them feed on their victim's fear."Hey, hey, hey! Look what the cat dragged in," one of the women chuckled sarcastically. She was a heavily built woman with a long scar that covered the length of her neck. Her bright, red eyes were shining like a calculative predator sniffing out its prey."Hey darling, I heard you got life imprisonment huh?" The second woman sneered, sizing Betty despicably. "You really tried to murder that rich dude. What's he called again? Remind me, girls,""Lucian Manchester, president of Howards," The third woman said with a scrunched-up face. "Wow, I see even isolated gutter rats in this area of the world still get premium information," Betty muttered in disgust. She was slowly losing her cool and these bunch of bitches weren't helping matters."What did you say?" The fourth woman, a small woman with an u
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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
