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2024-02-10 23:30:59Haze couldn’t believe it.
Bam!
He only wanted a freaking bunker, damn it.
Bam!
But why did he end up smashing a hammer against the wall?
Bam!
Just to destroy the actor’s pretty face?
Bam!
That wasn’t it.
Bam!
“Gah!”
Bam!
Elaine wanted to find out what lay behind the wall.
Ridiculous.
But he obeyed, anyway. Not that he was curious. It would be nothing but the ground. Or worse, he might destroy the toilet’s disposal. Ugh, he wouldn’t survive the smell if that was true. Hopefully, his guess was wrong.
But, after almost thirty minutes of hammering the wall, he saw something.
“A passage?” Haze turned to the brunette, who was sitting on the chair, sipping on a cold soda. “Aren’t you supposed to be my assistant? Why do I feel like I’m your slave?”
“I am your personal assistant, but only whe
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When Elaine said she would report their finding, Haze didn’t think he’d be sitting on a chair before a closed door of the Blackwood patriarch’s private study. “I thought we were going to the police,” he whispered to the brunette beside him. Elaine side-eyed him as she calmly stated, “Why would I go to a stinky organization?” Haze shrugged, “I don’t know, maybe because it sounds logical?” “Yeah, to you.” She fell in silence then, leaving him with his own thoughts. They had been sitting there for about half an hour, waiting for Leonard to welcome them inside. Feeling bored already, Haze directed his gaze to his surroundings. He found nothing. Literally. Not only the waiting room but also the entire place of this mansion. There was nothing but necessary house appliances and some art, like statues or big paintings along the wall. If nothing else, the Blackwood’s main mansion could be an art exhibition museum, just like the one where Haze stayed. The door opened when he was about to p
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 11. A Peek into the Mirror
The clock ticked loudly in the silent night, passing number one, to Haze's surprise. He turned to his left, seeing the tree silhouettes from the closed windows."Shit," he got up after tossing around on the comfortable king-size bed, "I can't sleep thinking of that mad assistant's words. How can I get two million tomorrow? Oh no, it's today. Argh!"Walking back and forth in the spacious bedroom, Haze ruffled his hair as he internally cursed Elaine again. He must do something. Thinking aimlessly didn't help, as he had done that for the last two hours since they returned here.As he grumbled by himself, his eyes caught a small object on the nightstand drawer. The flash drive Elaine gave.Taking it, Haze stepped out of his bedroom and went downstairs to the study. He turned the computer on the desk and sat on the plushy chair. After he plugged in the drive, he was not surprised to find only one folder named Cassius Blackwood."Might as well study him
The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 12. Two Millions in One Day
Haze's second day as the heir of the Blackwood family started with the realization that it was already past six in the morning.The brunette Elaine greeted him with a threatening smirk that told him today would feel like hell. Indeed, it was.After the torturous morning jog, he showered and ate breakfast. He had to force the plateful of delicacy into his mouth because he only wanted to drop dead right there after his sleepless night and six kilometers of a run."You're an adult. You should know that rest is important," Elaine scolded him like a child as they walked to the front yard. The two long pools on either side of the stone-paved path glimmered with the sunshine."I was exhausted, but my mind couldn't shut up about your horrifying words," Haze grumbled as they ventured to a small garden. "I've been working for two years, and my money is far from it. How can I earn that much in one day?"The brunette scoffed as she led them to a wooden bench f
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The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 14. Nameless First Kill
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The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 15. Godly Support
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The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 16. Giant-Killing Business
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The Billionaire Heir's Replacement 17. Last Minute Worth
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117. Later, When We Meet Again
Thud!The sharp end of the blade went through the meeting table, barely leaving three inches distance from Leonard’s face. It was enough for him to see and imagine how it’d be if Haze was not as benevolent.“I can never forgive you for what you did to me all those years ago, nor for what you put Cassius through in my absence.” Haze told his father, undignified under his mercy. “But I can never see your face again. Not even hearing your name. So why don’t you rot in prison for me, hmm?”And then, as if on cue, the door to the meeting room once again opened. Four people in uniform and one in a trench coat appeared.“Mr. Leonard Blackwood,” the leader of the bunch showed his police ID, “You are under investigation for child abuse, domestic violence, and murder cases. Can you come with us to the station for a statement?”Haze let go of the sword, but didn’t step back from Leonard&r
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“What’s that about?” Valentine was the one to break the silence in the meeting room.No one didn’t dare to ask aloud like her, seeing as she was Jonathan’s favourite daughter, and yet, she was nothing in his eyes also. Let alone the others.However, instead of being cryptic, Jonathan looked at Leonard and dared him with a question. “Don’t you have anything to say?”Another silence in the room, but then Leonard tapped his fingers on the table and answered, “That is the poison that Samuel used.”“Are we talking about beauty or an anti-aging potion here?”“No.”Valentine furrowed her brow, “Then? What does Samuel use that poison for? Killing someone?”Again, Leonard went silent.In turn, it was Charles who chuckled with amusement in his eyes. “Don’t tell me that pussy brother of ours really went for it?”When Le
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It was almost nine when Jonathan finally emerged back into the dining slash meeting room. There was a renewed strength in the way he walked and held himself, as if the bald assistant gave him a shot of adrenaline that made him forget the illness and fatigue.Although, Haze knew it wasn’t the case.“Now, let’s talk about what you all want.” Jonathan smiled as he sat at the head of the table, resuming his almighty authority in this magnificent house.Several ears perked up hearing about the honest statement. Shamelessly, some of them even smiled with a smug face, already imagining the trillion inheritance that would fall on their open arms. Modestly, a few of them managed to hide the obliviousness of their greed.Like always, Leonard didn’t let that remark bother his impassive expression. He made sure to stay calm, composed at the face of his earthly desire slowly heading his way. He had faith that Cassius wouldn’t disapp
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‘Ring!’ Haze looked at his phone, seeing the reminder that he had set for today. He had to get ready for a very important first meeting today. Soon, a grin bloomed on his face, replacing the frown and scowl from earlier. After all, today was the day he faced his past mistakes again. Located in a quite fancy restaurant in the middle of the city, Haze hoped that he wouldn’t meet anyone who knew Cassius before. It’d be troublesome if he did, considering he was on his own now. As much as he hated to admit, having an assistant was useful in a time like this. But, he wasn’t exactly in full authority to get one himself from the many employees Leonard had. Besides, if it were up to him, they would meet in a place less dense. Alas, even after a month of living in this city, he still wasn’t that familiar with the public places. About two o’clock, he arrived at the mentioned restaurant. It had outdoor space, and it turned out, Kain Randall had
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“Good job everyone,” Haze high fived his team in his Nameless costume, “I’ll treat you all to something special this Friday.” “But, boss!” Alfie whined to him, “Why can’t we do that now?” “I have some business, unlike a lazy bum like you.” Haze told them, “Besides, you have to work on your stealth first before the official Player League’s invitation comes to us.” “You think they’d let us in? It’s pretty big, you know?” “After our stellar performance? Oh, they couldn’t place us like a typical new team and ignore us for long.” Then, Haze looked at Melody, the daughter of the Head of the Immigration Service they made a deal with, “Did your father give you a hard time lately?” Melody frowned, but shook his head, “Strangely no, sir. You must have said very good words for me to my father? I hope the deal is worth it.” “Oh, you wouldn’t know.” After that, Haze and Maxine left the headquarters. Only then that they realize
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“You and your petty mood, when is this going to end?” “It’s not petty,” Haze snarled, feeling highly offended by her careless remark. “You don’t know how awful it feels to have the person you trusted the most in this strange event of my life to betray me.” “Yeah, yeah, how would I know? The worst thing that happened to me was missing my breakfast this morning and always being reminded that my brother is dead while someone who looks exactly like him gets everything he has.” That quickly shut Haze up. An apologetic look crossed his face, followed by a silent sorry that came out of his mouth. Fixing her seating position on the couch, the teenage girl motioned to the suit case currently closed on the coffee table between them. “What are you going to do with it then?” Haze’s shoulders slumped as he leaned back against his couch. He closed his eyes, feeling a massive headache starting in no time. “I don’t know.” “And that’s why y
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110. Dancing Lame
Maxine drew her arm, then quickly shot her fist, catching the man unguarded. He had to dodge to the side, almost colliding with the one still in Haze’s grip. However, the sharp-eyed teen followed with a high kick to his chest. Bhug! The kick landed right on the priced suitcase, much to the tattooed man’s chagrin. “You little shit! Do you know how important this suitcase is?!” “Are you hiding a dildo in there or something?” Maxine snickered at her own lewd joke. Haze would have reprimanded her if he had the time, but seeing as a fight broke in front of them, the man in his grip struggled and shoved him to the wall. Pinned, he almost got his face smacked right into the sturdy brick. Thankfully, he saw it coming and dodged away. At least, his training with the back-stabbing assistant was useful. They fought each tattooed man in the apartment hallway. Well, he was more into evading getting hit while Maxine tried to deal damage to her opp
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109. Intervention
“S-s-so what do you want to know, Mr. Blackwood?”Haze suspected there must be a dark history involving the three of them before this. “Your enemies.”Muller paled hearing his answer, “I-I’m so-sorry?”“I need to know who your enemy is. People who have a grudge against you, or anyone who has a slight dislike towards you. Write me their names.”Muller gulped, writing off the names Haze didn’t recognize. With his trembling hands, the writing was sure to be shaky, but thankfully still readable. He glanced at Haze, hesitating a bit before his panic took over and he slid the paper forward. “Did you want to write my name on it?”Muller squeaked, shaking his head vehemently. “N-no, sir.”Sighing, Haze leaned forward with a serious face. “You look quite familiar,” he lied, “Tell me, what did I do wrong to warrant such treatment from you, hmm?”The red-haired Muller looked back and forth at Haze and Maxine, trying to se
