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The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 16
Looking behind at the dirty Pickup that parked a few distances behind them, Edwin looked back at the driver, narrowed his gaze, and growled, “Is that who you have been delaying our time for?”Without a doubt, Xander knew that they were about to get robbed and a sense of excitement started stirring inside him.The thought of beating the crap out of these guys had him way too hype and adrenaline began coursing through his veins.As the six men stepped out of the pickup, Xander noticed that the driver was sneering, looking at them like some treasure he couldn’t wait to collect.“This was supposed to be way more fun, but you dickheads refused to get in the damn car.” The driver snarled, throwing up his arms.“I will give you a thousand bucks to stop this nonsense and take us to our destination,” Edwin said, feeling way too exhausted to get into a fight with five robbers.A laugh filled with sarcasm came from the driver’s side of the truck, followed by a sneer, “Do you think I would take t
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 17
The security quickly took out their weapons and darted them towards Edwin, Xander, Alaric, and Tony, shouting angrily, “Get in your trash, now!” “We just want to book a suite and get some rest,” Edwin said, raising both of his hands and smiling weakly. “I have money to pay for this place.” A lousy laugh came from the security as he shook his head, he was a robust, balding guy with rough skin. “Oh sure, I bet you can afford to buy a whole hotel, right? You’re probably loaded or something.” He mocked, shaking his head again, his eyes scanning Edwin from top to bottom. “Wait, I know you! Hey, Zane, doesn’t this guy look familiar?!”Edwin was choked immediately, this is the first time he was coming to Eastcliff. How would anyone know him?"Hey, there's a misconception somewhere, I don't know you. You don't know me.""I remember, he's that guy who once looked into the hotel trash bin for something tangible.""And here he is saying he would pay for a hotel." The two security guards star
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 18
The following morning, Alaric, Tony and Xander proceeded to the restaurant. The previous night had been a heck of a journey that everyone actually forgot to eat.Hungrily, the trio had proceeded hoping that Gary would meet with them soon enough. "Give us each One-Pot Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta." Xander had told the waiter but then the duo interjected immediately."We?!" Tony and Alaric exchanged glances. "How will you eat that?""But I thought you both would love lemon! It's actually cool, it exercises your system.""No, no. Not our system, your system. With the level of work on us, we need to eat pretty fine," "So if you don't mind, we will be taking our own order ourselves." Xander declared facing the waiter. "Now for me, get me a bowl of Chicken & Veggie Stir-Fry.""And you sir!" he turned to Alaric."Yes for me, get me… Umm, same thing as him," he pointed towards Xander.All their orders were recorded on a notepad, after which the waiter stomped on his heels and left.There was o
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 19
In thirty minutes, a sleek Black BMW arrived in front of the guest house. It fitted into the description Edwin had given, simple and small.It was difficult to attract people with such a car. Anyone who used it could be referred to as middle class. "Hi, I'm Edgar, I will be your designated driver from today henceforth." A young man dressed in a lapel suit against his body, which looked less expensive, walked towards them to introduce himself. Adding to it, he had black long, straight hair brushed together with a bond."Yea, just lead us to our destination. No long talk buddy." Edwin responded and entered the vehicle with the others. Just in a short while, Edgar drove off."Monica, I've searched for those guys. I check for them in their rooms, including the restaurant, but they are nowhere to be found." Aurora arrived at the lobby trying to catch her breath at the same time, holding on to a big paper bag.Monica laughed, still concentrating on the book before her. "If you are referr
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 20
"Where are my visitors for 2 pm?" Mr Perry Rowland asked with a serious look."Sir, trust me, they haven't arrived. I made sure I attended to all visitors equally. I made no mistake at all." she smiled. "And sir I'm pretty sure that with what I did today, my promotion is very much certain when you discover."Perry was in no place for her words. Alaric had given the instruction that he would be coming around with a very important visitor.He knew Alaric, they had met on video call several times but not physically. Alaric was the face of the Carlos conglomerate he knew.Since Alaric had said he was coming with a very important person, he couldn't guess who it was but then he very well knew that he needed to be prepared.He went for the elevators when it was ten minutes to 2 pm since Alaric had given the time 2. Only to discover that he hadn't arrived.Perry wondered if it was some sort of test, therefore he decided to make a call.****"The moment it's 2 p.m, make sure you give the vice
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 21
"Tony says he got some information," Edwin said to Alaric in the vehicle."Really! I hope that kick starts something because we've already met with a dead end." Alaric voiced hopefully.Edwin's face was glued to the window while he pondered upon what Perry had earlier on said."Alaric! What do you think about the Ageism company? I mean DEON?!" His expression was serious.Alaric sighed slightly, then he said. "Boss, I feel there is more to whatever is happening. I've never in my whole life heard the word Anti-ageing. Those goddamn people are trying hard to recreate what really doesn't exist."Edwin wasn't getting the answer he needed. A part of him felt like a whole that needed to be filled. Therefore, he kept his eyes closed till the vehicle came to a halt right before their apartment."Tony! Tony!" Edwin proceeded towards Tony's room only to find him before his system, together with Xander."Tony, what did you see? What info have you got? Because everything is really out of hand her
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 22
Edwin hastened towards the door immediately and then proceeded towards the vehicle.Thank goodness, he had been able to learn driving during his college days, and now it's giving him an edge.He at first thought he had lost the guy until he gazed a while longer and then saw a red BMW Drive out from the park.Hurriedly, he ignited the engine and then began to drive tailing the red BMW.However, also trying not to get noticed. They drove from curve to curve until the guy drove to a forested path, Edwin on the other hand, still made sure he kept his pace even though he was following him.But then, the worst that could happen showed up.Right in front, there were two intersections, one at the right and one at the left. But then, from both ends, a vehicle each got to intercept the guy's car.He was stuck in between them and couldn't run. Then right at the same time, hefty men alighted both cars with a hefty man as well leading them with the charisma of a leader."Hey, Draco, get the hell
The Billion-Dollar Windfall: Edwin Volvox CHAPTER 23
All eyes turned to Edwin immediately. "Let him go, now!" Edwin repeated with a new stance, agitating everyone of them which he could all together count as six, excluding Draco who already seemed half dead on the ground."Who is the kid? Who are you?!" Damon dropped his gun inquisitively with a creased brow."You wouldn't want to know me, you wouldn't wish to feel the heat of my anger either. So LET HIM GO!" Edwin still spoke softly, both hands in his pocket while spoke.However, Damon wasn't easily intimidated, he took it as quite an insult to see just one person put a stop to him and his gang.Immediately, he pointed to his men one after the other. "What are you all waiting for, take him down, this minute."While he stood behind observing the fight, he allowed his men, go after Edwin.Edwin, a lithe and enigmatic figure, stood poised at one end, his eyes focused on the five hulking thugs who loomed before him. Their bulky frames cast long shadows on the worn cobblestone ground. Sub
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Edwin was immediately agitated by the knock on the door. He had called his guys to stay away from home, if they had, then who was at the door?All this he thought to himself in a daze."You have somebody at the door, man, go check." one of them teased him. He balled his fist in anger, strolling towards the door. The first thing he did was peep through the hole."Damn! Is she dumb!" he mumbled to himself, balling his fist, then opening up, he raised his voice to say. "What are you doing he…"Before he could finish, she raised a bag to him. "What else would I be doing here, if not for the fact that Mum asked me to come over with this plate of soup." Helen didn't allow him to finish his statement before she strode past him into the house."Hele…" her name hung in his mouth immediately while he watched her walk in.Upon getting into the living room, she froze to her feet when she sighted Brandon and his men, her legs turned jelly-like as well while she wondered what was happening.Howeve
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CHAPTER 112
At first, Edwin paused when he heard the masculine voice call him, he was expecting a feminine voice and that of Helen to be precise, but here he was meeting another thing entirely."Kendel!" Edwin was first of all struck to the spot. No other person called him by that name except for the Meritual gang, only they addressed him by that name."Are my ears playing tricks on me, or is this reality?" he asked himself, with a creased brow for a minute. Thereafter, fastened his step towards the door.He would never make the mistake of opening the door without the loophole anymore. Helen's case had taught him a lesson.Once bitten, twice shy.He checked the loophole and there, he met the shock of his life. It was Brandon.This time, it wasn't just Brandon, but Brandon was with other members of the gang.He at first headed from peeking through the hole, brushed through his face with his palm to be sure he wasn't dreaming and then he checked but it was still the same thing."What could they be
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CHAPTER 111
"Alaric is something up with you?" Alaric didn’t expect Draco or anyone to come around then, so he was startled.Giggling, he forced himself to say. "It's pretty nothing, I just came here to have a drink!" he sipped from the cup again."A drink, for over three hours?""Three hours! How is that even p.." he hurriedly checked his wristwatch only to realise that Draco was indeed right.He had spent over three hours drinking and soliloquising."Is it a girl issue?" Draco took a seat to level with him. "Hmmm… could it be a girl problem?" Draco hurriedly leaned closer. "I thought your woman was back. So why brood further?" Draco was inquisitive.Staring blankly, Alaric said to him. "Maybe I want more than that. Maybe I want more than what I'm getting." he sipped another round from his cup, but then this time, Draco collected it back from him."Hey, enough of it, Alaric! Time to stop drinking." Draco repeated, taking the wine far away.Alaric sighed and leaned against the cellar table before
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CHAPTER 110
"Yes boss, I think we should carry them along. They deserve to know everything that's happening so they can know where to come in." Alaric advised and just immediately, Edwin dailed Mr Yen's number."Mr Yen!" "Edwin, is there a problem?" He asked immediately, even though he could at first be heard analysing some aspect of the case with Ariana which showed their dedication to the case."There is a problem, Mr Yen. And for now, I don't think there is a solution to it yet." Mr Yen was immediately agitated. "Please fill me in." be requested."The guilty in this case. Kimberly has put the life if the judge on a stake and now, Klaus the most dangerous underground warlord had declared that I look into her case. He wants dirt on her. In one word, Kimberly wants her license revoked.""This is totally against the law." Mr Yen was instantly confused about what to do. "I'm confused, Edwin. If this judge doesn't declare judgment and he is successfully able to revoke her licence to practice law,
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CHAPTER 109
“Let’s elope together at least you would be free from the grasp of your old man. He would seize to have a hold over you. We can have the world to ourselves. Ciara shot him a surprised gaze and then she chuckled. Unlike her old man husband, a lot of things excited her about Draco, and she was ready to elope with him if that's what it would cost her to have a good life. At least, Draco was rich, handsome, intelligent and overall, good in bed.Then what else would she want in a man? All these she thought to herself immediately.“That's a great idea,” she leaned closer to him. “Now, tell me is this a proposal? Are you giving me a proposal?”He smiled in return. “Well, it could be whatever you call it, but honestly I want you by my side every single day and I want to grow old having access to this beautiful body and the owner of the beautiful body.” Draco responded leaning closer as well and intoxicating her with his deep masculine voice that tingled like that of an angelic tone in her e
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CHAPTER 108
"What problem do we have here again?" Edwin sounded frustrated."Nothing, really, boss. I'm just so concerned about the reputation of the judge. It wouldn’t be fair to see the innocent woman suffer for what she never did. That is the real law and judgement.""You are right Tony. I understand that." Edwin sighed deeply before he then continued. "You know what, let's have this discussion tonight with everyone during facetime meeting.""Alright boss. Good idea.""You would need to excuse me now Tony, I need to settle Klaus.""We will be waiting for you by nightfall, boss." The call ended immediately.***** On the other hand, Xander had being the one staying with Linda. Since the moment they had repaired their relationship, its being difficult to let her out of his sight.Nervously resting against his lap while she awaited the court results."Still nervous, yeah?" Xander was reading a book but then his other hand was utilised to brush through her brown blonde hair to calm her down."I do
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CHAPTER 107
"What if she doesn't have any dirt, what if she's clean?" Edwin asked Klaus he sought ways to discourage Klaus. Even though he knew it might not work, he still wanted to try."There is no harm in trying, is there? Moreover I don't intend to stain my relationship with the K5, it would go a long way to affect me…no one goes against them and remains alive. They are rulers, an unshakable power of the society." Klaus responded affirming his point of view."And if there is none, if no dirt is found, make sure to create one. It's her against us and we must win this time around." Klaus was clear enough after which he ended the call.Edwin gulped hard with the thought of how best he was going to get that done. This same lady is the only way to their salvation as well. Moreover, how would he destry her career just for the sake of some country crazy men.He shook the thought off, and then began to think of how he could accomplish his new mission. On a quick thought, the best person to do the jo
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CHAPTER 106
Fuming in anger, he couldn't contain it anymore, his ego had been hurt and he felt he could burn down the whole city."Mr Van, if we would be working in cooperation together I think it's best that you follow my ins…""I don't take instructions from anyone. I’ve been in the business world since you were born and I've been facing cases on cases, so if you don't know how best to defend me then I think you either shut up or get relieved from your duties.,"Despite the fact that Brawly was trying to ignite a discussion so he could help, Kimberly's ego wouldn't allow a space for such.He wanted to control everyone at his fingertips and would want everyone to worship him as well.After considering and figuring out Kimberly's behaviour, Brawly decided to keep his low."Give me the name of that disrespectful judge." Kimberly's voice thundered."What judge Mr Van?" Brawly had already turned confused so he decided to ask so he could clarify."Are you dumb? What judge did we both meet with today?
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CHAPTER 105
Not until Ciara felt his arm tug at her waist, did she realise that there was trouble.She shuddered when his hands touched her, and her brows constricted from irritation.Why is he touching me? She told herself and at the same time was just about making an attempt to turn his hands off when she remembered he accused her of cheating.If she pulled herself out of his embrace, he was going to suspect her more.Deep down, she irritably said to herself. "Calm down Ciara. Accommodate him, it's all for a short time." she told herself.The following day, the court was buzzing with whispers from various people. Even Kimberly had wondered where the faces had come from.He wouldn't have told anyone except his immediate family members that he was going to undergo a trial. Looking around and seeing different faces whispering he was still confused as to where they had come from.Nevertheless, it was time he focused on the case at hand, he had to win it.One other thing was missing, the fact that h
