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The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 164
A LIFE OF LUXURYReuben walked out of the study room and went to his own apartment.He branched to one side of the hallway and called on one of the guards." Tell the driver to get the black chauffeur ready, and tell my guards to get ready too, we are going out in the next twenty minutes," Reuben instructed the guard.The guard nodded and left at once.Reuben walked into his apartment from there.Annabelle was just about finishing up dressing when Reuben walked in." Done already?" She asked as reuben entered the roomReuben nodded in the affirmative." Yeah, I told you it was a quick one.I only need to confirm some things, and that's all." Reuben stated and dropped his mobile phone beside Annabelle. " Well, breakfast has been served already, Iets go to the table now,"Annabelle said and stood up from the chair she was sitting on.She took the lead out, and Reuben followed behind.They sat around the dining table facing each other, and Annabelle served the food.Fifteen minutes lat
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WELCOME THE QUEENAnnabelle heaved a sigh." So where will we be going now?" She asked." We are currently heading towards your workplace, we have about twenty minutes ahead," Reuben replied and took two glasses on top of the refrigerator behind them.Annabelle nodded." But I was thinking about something.The last time we left the house, we left the car over there, but we will be going to your workplace soon.How do you intend to give them back their car? " Annabelle asked.Reuben smiled." Yesterday, I sent my boys to go clean the house and all that.So they will meet us at my workplace in the car.Then I will hand it over to them. " Reuben explained.Reuben filled the two glasses hallway with the wine.Annabelle looked around, and the interior of the car, coupled with the noiseless feature, made it look as though they were in some room." So, y
The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 166
TWO MODES OF THINKING FOR TWO DISTRESSED PEOPLEMonday Morning In The Anderson.Louisa had just showered down after waking up from sleep.She was visibly not happy with herself.She sat on the edge of her bed, lost in deep thoughts.She was worried about the recent happenings in her family.Everything was going south for them.She had never experienced such a terrible time ever in her life.She grew up in this family.Knowing very well that they were rich people and could afford to do anything.She herself attended one of the best schools in the country.However, as she was now grown, it looked as though everything she had seen while growing up was a filter covering the face of the family. On the outside, everything was going well, and everyone knew they were one of the richest families in the country.However, ever since she got close with her grandmother, she had come to realize that everything was not as smooth as it seemed.They were in a deep financial crisis, and everything
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ADDRESSED TO YOULouisa left Grandma's room and headed for her own room.She was still lost in thoughts about what she was thinking about earlier.What Grandma had just told her seemed like nothing to her.She knew she had to go, and that was why she did not argue.She just went to her room and got dressed up.In about ten minutes, she was done.She headed out and sat in the living room.She knew by that time, grandma was still in her room, dressing up.She heaved a sigh and sat on a couch and resumed her thinking. As she sat, the househelp approached." Good morning ma'am, Breakfast is ready. Can I serve it now?" She asked ." We are currently on our way out. We will take something when we come back. Reserve the food for later." Louisa said without looking at her .The househelp nodded and left.Louisa heaved a sigh and adjusted her sitting position.She took out her phone and began operating it, just so she could get her mind off the rigorous thinking.In about five minutes of bei
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THE NEW UPDATE Louisa's heart skipped a beat as she saw the address of the writer " This is a letter, and it is from the Brooks family," She said and paused.She looked up at grandma.Grandma was caught off guard by the news.She looked stunned and had her mouth wide open in shock.She looked at Louisa without saying.The Brooks family was the last person she thought of when she got the message. However, it seems her worst nightmare was just becoming a reality.She wiped her hand over her face and heaved a sigh.She knew she had just had to prepare for the worst.That was the worst news she expected because although she was not really sure what was in the letter, she felt she already had an idea what it would entail.She just prayed they would give her a little time .She cleared her throat and grinned " Go on, read it,
The Billionaire Pauper CHAPTER 169
IN FOR ANOTHER SURPRISE1In Annabelle's Former Workplace.Reuben and Annabelle held hands as they followed the manager to his office.He welcomed them in and offered a seat for them.They sat on it, and reuben sighed.Annabelle wore a huge smile on her face.She was happy to see her manager and her colleagues, what's more, she was no longer a worker here. She was a superior." You are welcome once again, sir. Welcome ma'am" the manager said.Reuben nodded, and Annabelle blushed." Sorry sir, I will appreciate it if you call me by my name," Annabelle said, trying to prevent the manager from calling her ma'am.The manager smiled." No ma'am, I will have to add the title to your name.You are not my worker anymore. You are my superior.You are the wife of my superior." The manager said.Annabelle was confused." No, t
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WE ARE HERE FOR THANKSGIVINGAnnabelle looked at Reuben in shock.Reuben nodded in confirmation to the words he had said.Annabelle was dumbfounded.SHe had heard that the Brooks family was a very rich family, but she never knew they were this rich.She felt like these people came on from another planet." Why do you seem so surprised about this?" Reuben asked.He noticed that Annabelle was really speechless and dumbfounded by the amount of money he mentioned.Finally, she found a shaky voice to speak." Why do you people still act as though you are just a normal family?You never behave like rich people do.Why?" Annabelle asked with a shaky voice.Reuben smiled." Well, we all believe in simplicity and ease.The fact that we are from rich families does not mean we should be going around flaunting our wealth.Surprisingly, no member of our family is interested in that.I believe it's because of how we were all brought up, ' Reuben answered.Annabelle nodded in agreement." But I real
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THEY NEED TO FACE THE LAWReuben snapped his fingers loudly.The guard behind him handed him the keys to the apartment, and that of the carHe took it and gave it to the manager." So these are the keys.Once again, thank you for your kindness, sir. I really appreciate it, " Reuben concluded.The manager took the keys and dropped them on the table." Alright, Mr Reuben, you are welcome.Once again, congratulations on your wife and your new position, " the manager said." So that being said, we would like to take our leave now." Reuben said and stood up from his chair.He tapped Annabelle, who stood up too and with a smile.The manager stood up, too." Alright, sir, thank you for visiting us. Thank you, " the manager said and escorted them outReuben's colleagues were standing outside waiting for him.He waved all of them as he saw them, standing in groups and staring at him.The manager left them at the reception and excused himself while Reuben and his wife walked back to their car
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CHAPTER 268
I AM GOING TO BE A FATHER Grandma had just returned home from the courtroom and was in her mansion. Madam Martha and Madam Rebecca were with her, still trying to console her. Grandma could just not bear to see her going to jail. She had broken down in tears right from the courtroom and had to be brought home. They had to bring her to the house forcefully. As they sat down weeping, a knock came on the door. “ Come in please” Madam Rebecca said The door opened, and a guard walked in. “ There are some people here to see you ma'am” the guard said. Grandma was absent-minded about the whole surroundings as she kept weeping. “ Who is that?” Madam Rebecca asked. The guard did not reply. Instead, he stood aside. Three policemen walked in with one other man. The man without a uniform came forward. He had an ID in his hand and a paper in the other hand. “ My name is Mr Andrews, and these are inspectors Jack and Jill, we have an arrest warrant against Mrs Evelyn Anderson, and we
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CHAPTER 267Monday morning. CourtroomThe courtroom was set for the proceedings to take place.Reuben was seated with Annabelle and their family lawyer.They sat on the side of the plaintiff.On the defendant side sat Grandma Anderson, Jake’s father, madam Rebecca, and a few new unfamiliar faces.They had two lawyers on the defendants side, The Jakes family lawyer and the Anderson family lawyer.They were all seated and waiting for the proceedings to start.Earlier in the previous day, Grandma, together with her family lawyer, had visited Louisa and Jakes again, and they had spoken.According to the conversation with their lawyer, they were better off by pleading guilty to the accusations and pleading for mercy, in that case, they were going to be pardoned and their sentence was going to be released.They had come into an agreement with the family lawyer for the Jakes family to do that.Both families had no money left in their accounts to drag th
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CHAPTER 266
THE VISITThe driver drove into the premises of the police station.The sun shone high above the sky, and everywhere was bright light.Grandma got down from the car and hurried towards the entrance." You are welcome ma'am" one of the policemen who knew her greeted her as soon as she entered." I want to see Louisa now," she fumed, ignoring the greeting from the policeman." Certainly ma'am, you have to wait for just a few minutes. I will be right back with you, " the policeman said with a dry smile and walked back in.Grandma stood in front of the policewoman at the reception.She looked at her with a deadly look, and the woman did her best to avoid the gaze and ignore her.Grandma stood there shaking vibrantly.She could feel her knees hurt from the stand, but she ignored the pain and stood there.Her only aim at that time was to see Louisa and speak with her, and that was exactly what she was doing.After standing for about three minutes, she was already losing her patience.Just
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CHAPTER 265
A SCARY REALITYGrandma Andersons Mansion.Three hours later, Grandma had just alighted from her car with the factory manager.She saw madam Rebecca and Martha coming towards her.They all wore sad faces to meet her.There was an awkward silence amongst the trio as they welcomed Grandma, but Grandma did not say anything.She was just smiling through the whole process.The two wondered what there was to smile about the trouble they had at that moment.They went to the living room, and all of them sat around." Where is Louisa? I was told she was coming to the hospital to see me but she never came.Where is she now?" Grandma asked.She noticed that everybody else's face changed at once.She suspected that something was wrong." What is it? Why is no one talking to me?" Grandma asked.She was eager to know what was going on.The manager looked at Madam Rebecca." Have you told her yet?" She asked him.The manager shook his head in the negative" What is there to tell me, someone to speak
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CHAPTER 264
ALL IS UNDER CONTROLLouisa and Jakes were pulled out of the police van, with the handcuffs on their hands.They both looked surprised as they could not fathom how they had just been intercepted in the middle of their operation and arrested by the police.The police had confiscated their phones and all that was with them.Louisa had seen Reuben and Annabelle earlier at the scene, while they walked away, after Reuben told the policeman something.She was sure Reuben had found out about their plan and had laid ambush for them." Is this what your plan led us to? In prison?" Louisa screamed out to Jakes when they were arrested.All she got was a caution from the police to keep her mouth shut, with the addition that whatever she said at that time could be used against her in the court.Louisa knew that was the end.They had been caught in the act, and she was sure that the boys were going to confess that Jakes was their leader.She was caught with Jakes at the same time at that scene,
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CHAPTER 263
ITS A STRIKEGrandma was in her room in a phone call.It was time for dinner and she needed to go eat.The househelp had served her meal and informed her about it.Grabdma came out to the dunning room when one of her guards entered, with an envelope in her hand." Excuse me ma'am, there is a parcel for you," the guard said as soon as he walked in." Who is it from?" Grabdma asked " There is no sender's address, only the delivery address, and that is here." The guard said.He handed over the envelope to Grandma.Grandma took the envelope and muttered a " thank you" as the guard left.She was curious as to who would send an envelope without a sender's address.Grandma did not touch any of his cutlery. Instead, he opened the envelope to see the contents.The envelope contained a single sheet.She took out the paper and read the contents of the paper." Dear Mrs Anderson, We have not8ced your recent activities, and we know where you invested all your money..We can assure you that the
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CHAPTER 262
THE PLACE WHERE IT ALL STARTED"What is going on here?" Annabelle asked in surprise.She could not just fathom what was going on, although she knew she was just about being kidnapped.Reuben held her hand and led the way back to the car, away from the sirens and the people who were being arrested. " What just happened here? Why is Louisa and that man being arrested? Who are those men? " Annabelle asked all at once." Let's sit in the car and speak for a bit.There are still a lot of things you need to know, " Reuben said as he unlocked the car with the remote.He opened the door for Annabelle to sit down and closed the door.He walked to the driver side and sat behind the steering, roaring the engine to life." I'm ready for the questions now, but before to ask, let me begin with narration," Reuben said as he drove out of the parking lot and out of the premises." I know you have a lot of questions. First of all, our date has not been canceled. We are on our way to a new restaurant.
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CHAPTER 261
STAGED KIDNAPFriday Evening, 4:30pm, Honeymoon Hotel.Louisa and Jakes were out of the hotel and were heading towards the garage.They were done with all their planning for their mission ahead, and everything was carefully laid out.Everything they needed to make their work successful was ready.They walked into the garage, and Jakes unlocked the door to a new car.They both sat in it as they talked.Louisa had gone there with a car, but according to Jakes, it was too risky to use her car, as it might be identified by Reuben.They had hired a new car they were going to use.They sat in the car as the driver drove out of the premises of the hotel." So we are going there earlier, so we can monitor their movements, they should be there around 5pm, and we should get there about ten minutes before them.Everyone else is ready over there, and this should not take a long time.We will pull out quickly, " Jakes said.Louisa nodded.She was okay with the explanation and how things were go
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CHAPTER 260
TWO WAYSLouisa went to the hotel and met with Jakes as they talked for the last time.Jakes made it clear that he had confirmed news from the Brooks mansion that Reuben and Annabelle were going out on a date the following day.He, however, stated that they did not know exactly where and when they were planning to go.Louisa rejoiced with the news as she knew they were getting closer to victory.Jakes told her he had the vans ready, and they also knew where they would be sending Annabelle after they had gotten hold of her.He had a private ship that was on the shores of the seas, waiting for him.He planned on going back home with Annabelle on the ship instead of air.He was doing that for his own safety, at least,until things went calm.After about thirty minutes of talking with Louisa, they finally dispersed, and Louisa went back home to prepare for the day ahead.It was a careful and nice plan they had laid out there, and they were sure it was going
