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THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Sealed Deal
The evening's orange sun spilled through the sheer curtains of Vivienne’s lavish apartment the next day. It cast a beautiful golden glow across the pristine white furniture. Vivienne was draped in a silky black robe. She poured herself a glass of red wine, despite having too much to drink already. She was never one to follow conventional rules. She leaned against the marble counter of her open kitchen, glancing at the clock.Kristan should be here any moment.And, as if on cue, there was a knock on her door. A slow smirk curled across Vivienne’s lips as she walked gracefully to the door. She opened it, and saw the man she had been expecting.He stood there, tall and ridiculously good-looking. His muscular frame filled the doorway with ease. He had dark, piercing eyes and a smirk that could get a woman into trouble. And Vivienne had already been in trouble with him many times before.Kristan didn’t say anything at first. Instead, he stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her wais
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Served
Kristan’s apartment was the complete opposite of Vivienne’s extravagant penthouse. Where Vivienne lived in a luxury apartment that screamed money, Kristan’s place was bare, practical, and very masculine. It smelled like his cologne—woody, rich, with a sharp manly scent that suited him perfectly.Vivienne stepped inside. Her heels were clicking softly against the hardwood floor. She glanced around and took in the minimalist decor as if she had never been there before. There was a black leather couch, a glass coffee table, a ridiculously large television that was mounted on the wall, and a stocked bar in the corner. There was no clutter or useless decorations. It was just the essentials. Like he was prepared to leave at a moment’s notice and had no attachment to the space. Given his line of work, it was understandable, but the lack of colour always made Vivienne complain.She smirked. “I thought you would have added some color to this monochrome by now, Kris.”Kristan smirked back. He w
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE False Witness
It didn’t take too long for Roman’s legal team to strike back. Within a few hours, they had drafted and filed a countersuit against the other members of the Averne family for defamation, false allegations, and emotional distress. They weren’t just going to sit back and defend. They were also going to fight. Lucian had been enjoying a peaceful afternoon in his study the next day when the knock came.It was sharp and urgent. Lucian wondered what the problem was and why the person was knocking like that. Lucian barely looked up from his desk. “Come in.”A butler stepped inside with a stiff expression.“Sir… there’s someone here to see you.”Lucian raised an eyebrow. “And?”The butler hesitated. “It’s a court official.”Lucian’s jaw ticked slightly. He sighed and closed the book he had been reading. “Let him in.”The bailiff entered and followed the butler to Lucian's study. He held a thick envelope in his gloved hands and extended it toward Lucian.“Lucian Averne?”Lucian didn’t even b
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Test Ordered
A fake DNA test? Bold move. Even for them. Roman thought. Roman sat back in his chair with one leg casually crossed over the other, and watching the chaos unfold like it was someone else’s problem. He wasn’t surprised, he’d been expecting something ridiculous, but this was so off brand for his family that he almost admired the effort. Almost.Kade leaned in and muttered, “This is actually insane. They manufactured a fake DNA test?”“Looks like it,” Roman murmured back, eyes still on Kristan. “I wonder how much that cost them.”“Probably not as much as it cost them to hire him.”At the plaintiff’s table, Lucian was looking so satisfied, like a man who had just played a winning hand. He had one arm slung over the back of his chair and his usual scowl was replaced with smug amusement. Next to him, Soren and Alistair exchanged a quick amused glance. Eleanor calmly adjusted her notes before speaking. “Your Honor, we’d like to formally challenge the validity of the plaintiffs’ so-called
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Two Positives
The day of the independent DNA test felt like the calm before a storm. Roman walked into the genetics lab with his hands in his pockets. Kade was right behind him. Eleanor had already arrived. She was flipping through some papers like this was just another Tuesday.On the other side of the room, Lucian and his entourage of frauds were already seated. Vivienne was pretending to be calm, but the way she kept tapping her nails against the table told a different story. Soren and Alistair sat with their arms crossed, wearing matching scowls. Evander, as usual, looked like he’d rather be anywhere else.And then, of course, there was Kristan. He sat there, looking as bored as ever.Lucian cleared his throat, forcing his usual fake authority into the room. “Let’s get this over with.” A doctor entered and pushed up her glasses as she scanned the room. She gave a polite nod. “We’ll be taking two samples from both individuals—one blood, one cheek swab. The results will be processed within twent
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Mini Plan
The courtroom was a mess. After Eleanor had announced that she would contend against the results, everyone started murmuring again. Kristan’s DNA test had come back positive, and suddenly, there were two heirs. Two people were now legally tied to the Averne bloodline. Two people now had a claim to the company.Roman sat still. His expression was neutral, but his mind was moving at a hundred miles per hour. He wasn’t just going to take this ridiculous situation at face value.Beside him, Kade was seething. "This is bullshit." His voice was low, dangerous. "That dude isn’t you. He isn’t an Averne. If there was another heir, I would have been aware."Eleanor remained poised, but there was surprise in her eyes too. Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Lucian and Vivienne looked way too smug. Kristan just sat back and sighed like this was all a bother to him, still maintaining the nonchalant role he was given. They wanted to convince others through his body language that he had nothin
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Micro Chip
Lucian summoned the family to his apartment after the small win at the court. They had more plans to make, now that the judge had decided to hold another court supervised test. Lucian’s apartment was filled with tension. The Averne family had gathered, and for the past hour, all they’d done was argue, complain, and stress themselves out over the same thing—how to stop the next DNA test. Because this time they would be screwed if the test actually goes through. They were lucky enough to manipulate the first test. They knew that they might not have the chance to manipulate this one since more strict measures would surely be enforced,Soren rubbed his temples. "We need a plan."Alistair scoffed. "Obviously."Vivienne let out a frustrated sigh. "If the court supervises the test at every step, Kristan will fail, and everything falls apart."Lucian, who had been pacing for the past twenty minutes, stopped and faced them. "Then we need to make sure the test never happens."Evander, who had
THE TRILLIONAIRE'S UNDERSTATED DOMINANCE Poisoned Fruit
After the court hearing that day, Roman called his legal team to his apartment. He leaned back against a couch in his living room and drummed his fingers lazily on the armrest. His legal team sat around him. They were all curious and concerned. Eleanor, as usual, was the first to speak."You called us here for something important," she said, crossing her legs and adjusting her glasses. "What is it?"Roman smirked. "Just a little something Kade and I put together." He gestured toward Kade, who was lounging on the opposite couch with an easy grin."Should I tell them, or do you want the honors?" Kade asked, tilting his head at Roman."You’re better at dramatic storytelling. Go ahead."Kade clapped his hands together. "Alright, so here’s the deal. We knew the Avernes were up to something shady, so I planted a little… let’s call it an ear on Vivienne.""A bug?" one of the lawyers asked, raising an eyebrow."Exactly," Kade confirmed. “That could have made the situation worse. They could
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Shell Companies
Annabel noticed the shift in Roman that night. She tried to ignore it, but acting uninterested was not something she could do. She would talk about it today, even if she was sure that Roman would shut her out. “What’s going on, Roman?” she demanded. “You’re shutting me out.”He hesitated, then made a decision. He told her everything —the sabotage, the herb hunters, the warning call.Annabel was not impressed. “You’re fighting on two fronts, and you didn’t think I should know?”Roman sighed. “I didn’t want you to worry.”They spoke for a while and discussed strategies. The next few days, Roman played his role flawlessly. He let himself appear frustrated by the sudden legal and financial setbacks. He started making reckless decisions like intentionally selling shares, pulling investments, and acting erratic in public.Word spread fast. The empire Roman had built looked like it was cracking under pressure. Damien believed Roman was losing control.Kade would always say, “You better know
Unknown Caller
They agreed to speak further face to face, so Roman drove home. Kade didn’t bother knocking. The door slammed open, and he strode in. Without a word, Kade tossed a thick folder onto the table. A few pages spilled out, but Roman took his time picking them up, flipping through with lazy precision.The names Damien Vaughn and Victor Moreau were stamped all over the reports — contracts, cancelled permits, under-the-table deals that led straight back to them.Kade crossed his arms, waiting. His patience didn’t last long.“This is why your real estate deals keep hitting walls,” he said, voice tight. “They’ve been pulling strings, bribing people, blocking permits. Every damn move you make? They’re already ten steps ahead, making sure you fail.”Apparently, Damien had found a way to spite Roman. He seemed to have a new sponsor, and the timing was awfully suspicious.Roman smirked, but it didn't quite reach his eyes. “Let them think I don’t see it coming.”Kade’s frown deepened. “Wait. You’re
Assistant Calls
Roman was halfway through his third cup of coffee when his phone rang. Roman glanced at the caller ID. It was an assistant from the company he'd just bought from Reginald.“Talk to me.”“We have a problem,” the assistant said, cutting straight to the point. “The permits for the expansion project are stalled again. And there’s been an attempted buyout of one of our prime properties.”Roman sat up. “And who is behind it?”“We don’t know yet. The offer came through a shell company. But it’s clear someone’s moving against you. Lesser companies are getting approvals without any issues.”His jaw tightened. This wasn’t random. It was calculated. And he had a good idea why.Kade watched him closely. “Trouble?”“Looks like someone’s trying to choke out my business while I’m distracted.” Roman exhaled, rubbing his forehead. “We’re heading back there. We’ll only be there a day or two.”By the next day, Roman was back in the very country where his new company was located. He had employed quite a
The Broker
Roman and Kade staggered into a rocky outcrop, hidden beneath the jagged peaks. Their breaths came out in ragged puffs, as the adrenaline from their escape ran in their veins. Dust and debris clung to their clothes, and Kade’s left sleeve was torn where he’d barely dodged a blade.The mercenaries had caught up with them while they were driving and had blocked them upfront. They had to ditch the car and run after getting the tires blown out. They followed a path that was too narrow for cars to drive on, and before the group could mobilise themselves for foot pursuit, they finally escaped. For a long moment, neither of them spoke. Just the sound of their heavy breathing and the distant howl of the wind filled the silence. Then, Kade let out a sharp laugh — half exhilarated, half incredulous.“That,” he gasped, dragging a hand down his face, “was insane.”Roman sat on a boulder, exhaling slowly. He was still holding the herb they had risked their lives to retrieve, the small bundle of l
The Monastery
The monastery was quiet. Too quiet. Roman had expected some sign of life. Maybe a few monks that were still keeping the place going. But instead, unnatural silence stretched over the ancient stones.Kade noticed it too. He frowned and adjusted his bag as they stepped over the worn stone threshold. “Creepy. But that’s to be expected since we started this search.”Roman didn’t respond. He was already scanning the interior. The place was massive, built from weathered gray stone, with towering pillars reaching up to the high, vaulted ceiling. Faded murals lined the walls — scenes of devotion, monks in deep meditation, figures bowing before what looked like the herb they were searching for. The herb that could supposedly heal wounds no medicine could. The herb that someone else had tried to keep hidden.Roman could feel the gut-deep instinct that told him they weren’t alone even though the place felt deserted. He didn’t acknowledge it outright. Instead, he murmured, “We should move quickl
Off The Record
“You think they’re friendly?”Roman didn’t answer immediately. His eyes scanned the tree line, catching brief flickers of movement—figures slipping through the undergrowth, dark shapes blending with the green.“If they were friendly,” he finally said, voice low, “they’d have said hello by now.”Kade sighed, rubbing a hand down his face. “A hostile welcome committee.”The two of them kept moving, slow but steady, acting like they hadn’t noticed the shadowy figures. But their hands were close to their weapons, just in case. “Outsiders,” he said. “You do not belong here.”Roman’s grip tightened around the artifact in his pocket. He took a step forward, raising his hands in a non-threatening way. “We’re here for the temple’s secret. We have reason to believe we’re meant to be here.”The leader’s eyes went to the vial peeking from Roman’s fingers. Then he shook his head. “The temple does not welcome intruders. Turn back.”Roman met his eyes, unwavering. “I don’t think you understand. I ha
Another Jungle Cruise
They returned home. Roman sat hunched over the vial. He was using his fingers to trace the inscriptions on it. The light from the desk lamp made the symbols seem to dance on the glass surface.Kade flopped onto the couch and kicked his feet up on the armrest. “So, what’s the verdict? Is it another ‘drink this and turn into a superhero’ potion, or are we dealing with something more… explosive?”Roman didn’t look up. “Not sure yet. But these inscriptions… they’re different from the last one.”Kade groaned, running a hand through his already messy hair. “Of course they are. Because nothing in our lives can ever be simple.”Roman ignored him. He kept his focus entirely on the vial. He tilted it slightly, letting the light catch the surface, and that’s when he saw that the symbols shifted. Just a fraction, just enough to make him doubt his eyes at first. But then it happened again, the lines rearranging themselves into something new.“Whoa,” he muttered, leaning closer. “Kade, look at thi
RIDDLES
Roman stood in front of the jagged rock face, his heart pounding like a drum in his chest. The ring on his finger felt heavier than usual, as if it were alive, pulsing with some kind of ancient energy. He glanced at Kade, who was a few feet away, arms crossed, looking thoroughly unhappy.“Are you sure this is the right spot?” Kade asked, raising an eyebrow. “Because, no offense, but it just looks like… a rock.”Roman ignored him, pressing the ring against the rough surface. For a moment, nothing happened. Just silence. The kind of silence that makes you feel stupid for even trying. He frowned. Maybe Kade was right. Maybe this was just a wild goose chase.But then — something. A faint tremor beneath his feet, so subtle he almost thought he’d imagined it. Dust and tiny pebbles rained down from above, and Kade straightened up, his eyes narrowing.“Uh… Roman?” Kade said, his voice tinged with unease. “Did you feel that?”Before Roman could answer, a thin, glowing outline began to form on
More Clues
The war with the Vaughn siblings was over. Reginald was safe too. Roman knew it was time to go back, and so he did. Roman sat in the private jet, staring out the window. The turbulence barely registered because he was deep in thought. He had finally wrapped up the legal battle with the Vaughn siblings, securing his ownership of Reginald's company and sending his enemies into complete ruin. It should have felt like a victory, but there was a strange emptiness that lingered."You're quiet," Kade said from across from him. "You should be celebrating."Roman smirked, shaking his head. "I'll celebrate when the work is truly done. Right now, I have bigger things to focus on."Kade looked confused. "What now?" Then it occurred to him. "Oh. The herbs. And that book."Roman let out a breath. "Yes. I left it untouched for too long. It's time I find out what it's really leading me to."Kade nodded, understanding. "So, once we land, what’s the plan? Straight to the office, or are you going to lo
