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The Billionaire Son-in-law 141. The Warning.
A quote once said: “The strength of a woman is not measured by the impact that all her hardships in life have had on her; but the strength of a woman is measured by the extent of her refusal to allow those hardships to dictate her and who she becomes.” Ivy Mochi was exactly that type of strong woman. She always made sure she came through, no matter what she could be facing. Whenever things got tough or it felt like she was at a dead end, she would keep pushing until she makes her way.That determination. It was one of the reasons Lucas loved her so dearly, among many other reasons. The difficult task she was currently facing was making a decision. She felt like she was caught between the hammer and the anvil. She trusted Lucas totally, so she wasn't worried that he would do anything to harm her in any way.But, selling the company felt like a really huge decision…especially since she would be selling it behind her mother's back.The trade had its advantages and it also had its d
The Billionaire Son-in-law 142. Farewell.
"Good morning sire, I wasn't expecting to see you today.""Yeah, well I just thought I should stop by to see you since it's been a while." The real motive behind his visit was to ask if Grover knew any competent broker and then find a way to tell him his plan."Well, it's good that you're concerned about me." The old man commented with a smile. Lucas knew that Grover was aware he had an ulterior motive so he just decided to announce it and save him the stress of asking. "Also, I need a broker.""Whatever for? I don't mean to pry in your personal business and you clearly don't owe me any explanation, I was just interested in knowing.""Of course. The thing is, I want to sell the super mall." He blurted out and paused to read the man's expression."Sell it?" He asked, his facial expression was still quite difficult to read. "Yes…and I want Ivy to buy it." Just then, the young slender maid that always served him snacks walked in, reducing the tension in the air by half. "Oh treat, grea
The Billionaire Son-in-law 143. Right Suitor.
Lucas watched as his wife fiddled with the straps of her dress. She was nervous, and he could tell. It was her first meeting with the broker Grover had arranged for them. "How do I look?" She asked again scanning her reflection in the human sized mirror on the closet door. "My answer is the same as the other six times you asked me, you look great." She smiled at the compliment but she didn't seem convinced. She kept checking her outfit, looking for any flaw. "Do you think the dress is too short? I mean I'm supposed to dress formal, not like I'm going on a date.""It's not too short, you look gorgeous Ivy." When she didn't stop her restless moving he moved towards her and placed his hands on both her shoulders to cease her movement. "Ivy love, look at me. You look lovely. It's not too much and you're definitely not underdressed. You are beautiful." She was beautiful. Her copper skin was effortlessly smooth and flawless, and her blissful brown eyss that he always managed to get lost
The Billionaire Son-in-law 144. Battle line.
"Sire, about the number you wanted me to work on, well…I have good news and bad news.""Then can I hear the bad news first?""I'm afraid I still do not know the owner of the mystery number.""Oh," that was indeed bad news. He was really hoping to uncover the mystery behind his anonymous caller. "So, what's the good news?" Hopefully it would lighten up his mood, even if it was only a little bit."I was able to access his call logs.""Really?" It wasn't exactly the owner but at least it was something. "What did you find out?" He leaned forward in his chair, eager to hear what the old man had to say. "From what I saw, the most frequent callers were none other than your in-laws.""Blanche?""And her husband, Milo.""Do you think they know too?" The last thing he needed was someone like Blanche finding out his secret."I don't think so. If Blanche was aware you have possession of your parent's fortune, you would know. She would definitely show it, one way or the other.""Okay, but we have
The Billionaire Son-in-law 145. The Deed.
"Sir, what should we do about him? Since he returned to work it's been difficult for me to import and export things safely.""What do you suggest we do with him?""I don't know sir, but things were better when he wasn't at work.""So, is that an excuse for you to liberate yourself? It has been four days and you still don't have it.""Sir, I…I'm working on it. I just need a little more time.""A little time huh? You have two days, if I don't get what I want in the next two days, you're going to be sorry."★★★"Good morning boss man." "Mike, how nice of you to stop by these parts." It was the second time in a row that he would be coming to his office, definitely he needed something."How was the weekend?" He asked as he took a seat across Lucas. Even though he tried to act casual, Lucas could tell that that was all it was…an act."Fairly good. Is there something you want to tell me?""Not really. The grand opening is in two days and everything is completely set. All the invite has been
The Billionaire Son-in-law 146. Fatal Return.
"Judging from Mike's conversation, it's possible someone might come to the house asking about the deed. So I think it'll be smart to be on the look out.""You're absolutely right sire, but…what if nobody does?""That's also a possibility. Even if it's someone you're familiar with, I doubt he or she is just going to show up and ask for the deed of the house. Okay, how about this? Does the mansion have surveillance cameras?""Yes sire.""Very good. We should have someone watching them round the clock, just to be on the safe side.""Alright sire.""Yeah, and make sure it's someone you trust completely. With the situation at hand, I think that'll be the best option.""Of course.""Then, the deed…you still have them right?""Yes sire, but I was thinking it would be safer it you took them home.""Oh no, you've been doing a great job keeping it safe all these years–""—only because I was holding on to it pending the time that I found you. You're back now so it's only fair that you take poss
The Billionaire Son-in-law 147. The Grand Opening.
"Ma'am, I have good news.""Is it about the company?" She asked eagerly. She had been waiting for a feedback from the broker for the past few days."Yes, I just signed the deal. The Mochi enterprise is officially off the market." He announced, proud of what he had done.Ivy jumped with excitement, startling baby Desmond. "I can't believe it. For real?" She pressed the phone to her ear with her shoulder to prevent it from falling while she slowly rocked her baby in an attempt to silent his crying."The payment is all I'm waiting for now, once I get it, I'll send it to you and it'll be done and dusted.""Wow, thank you so much. I really appreciate all your hard work.""You don't have to thank me ma'am, just let your husband know that I did a good job.""O…kay." She didn't understand why he was concerned about what Lucas thought of him but she was less concerned about that. "Who was that?" Lucas asked from rhe bathroom."The broker! He said he finalized the deal." She reported happily.
The Billionaire Son-in-law 148. The Confession.
"Did you hear the news mother?" Peter rushed to share his latest discovery with Blanche but she seemed less concerned."I have a lot on my mind Peter, I don't have time for the news." She replied without even looking at him."But this is important. Remember the CEO of that huge company, Mr Williams…""...the one Lucas works for?""Yes. He's putting the newly built mall up for sale.""What?!" She sat up, her eyes lighting up with interest."Yes, so Lucas was telling the truth then.""So he was,""Do you know what this means mother?" He touched her arm slightly to emphasize on the importance of the news. "This is a huge opportunity for us. Can you imagine how much money we'll make if we buy it?""Buy it?""Yes. Just think about it. You have lots of rich friends, and so do I…if we were the owners of the mall, they would definitely patronise us and even bring their friends as well.""Yes…that's true." Her eyes widened as she suddenly found herself daydreaming about what life would be like
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255. Epilogue.
"Lucas! Lucas!! You'll never guess what doctor Julie told me!""Okay." He replied casually and went back to the show he was watching."You're supposed to guess." She hit him on the chest."But you said I'll never guess what it is.""You were supposed to be more interested, darn it!""Right sorry. What did she say?""I'm not telling you anymore." She pouted and folded her arms."Aw come on, tell me.""No.""Come on, okay I'm sorry.""No. I'm not telling you. You'll have to wait nine months to see for yourself."She watched eagerly as his face went from confusion to excitement while he did the math. "Nine months- wait, you're pregnant?!""Yes!""Oh my goodness, that's wonderful.""I know.""Congratulations to us!""Yeah! I'm gonna be a mom… again.""Come on, let's call the guys so we can celebrate."★★★"Hey sis,""Peter?" Ivy's eyes widened as she saw her brother after all these months."Long time no see huh?""Oh come here." She pulled him in for a hug. "How've you been?""Good, I see
254. Imperial.
"Ivy, there's something important I would like to talk to you about.""Okay, go on.""I need to ask you a favor.""Anything honey.""Okay. I want you to be my next of kin.""What?""You know, in case anything bad happens to me-""No, zip it!""What? why?""Why the hell are you sounding like that?""Sounding like what?""Nothing bad is going to happen to you. Grover already did his worst and he failed terribly. The court has officially given you full rights over your parents fortune again, so why the hell would you talk like this?""I don't know. I just can't help but feel that Grover hasn't done his worst.""Well let him, we're going to be fine. Lucas , we have come a long way. Just look at all the nemesis you've had over the years . Smelly Andreas, yellow diamond guy, your COO- turned nemesis- turned best friend, my mother… and yet, none of them could defeat you.He's just a butler, he can't do anything. All that power he had was when he was in control of your wealth, he doesn't hav
253. Mama's Boy.
"So, what are you planning on doing about the super mall? I mean, you can't just leave it vacant forever."Ivy was right, he hadn't really had the time to worry about it due to all the recent events that had been happening in his life. "You're right. What do you think we should do?" He threw the question back at her."I don't know. But for starters, I think you should probably employ some staff there. At least get some people to make you money.""I guess you're right. Do you have anyone in mind?""Um no, I actually don't. But I'm sure if you let your staff at the company know, they could make some recommendations.""That's true, I almost forgot I had a company.""Hehe, that's what happens when you're too rich." The couple laughed at her joke, forgetting their troubles for a brief moment. Moments like this.His life would be unbearable if it wasn't for moments like this. The time where they would just forget about their worries, times when they would pretend like their world was okay
252. Killer Thoughts.
Mia stretched as she stirred from her nap. She slowly sat up, yawning slightly."Did you enjoy your nap?"She smiled as she noticed detective Jones. "Yes, I did." She replied energetically, nodding her head."Good to know." He barely knew her but detective Jones found that he was already getting attached to her. Everything about her was utterly cute, her tiny voice, the way she smiled, the way she walked and even the way she snored lightly in her sleep.She folded her legs on the couch and hugged them to close her chest. "Now I'm hungry." She pouted as she rested her head on her knees.He laughed at her comment as he moved to sit next to her. "Well what do you want to eat?""I don't know, can we order pizza?""Sure."When the pizza finally arrived, she accepted it eagerly and rushed to the living room to show it to him. "Pizza's here.""Great." She set the pizza on the center table as he went to get drinks from the kitchen."How's master Lucas doing?" She asked with her mouth half ful
251. The Solution.
"What?!!" Grover barked at a young man who immediately dropped to his knees."I…I am truly sorry sir. They actually believed me at first, but then… uh…" The man stammered, unable to speak calmly."Will you quit stuttering and tell me what happened?!" The young man quavered at the sound of his voice."I'll tell you what happened." Festus intervened. "Milo! That son of a bitch double crossed us." He spat out, his face scrunched up in displeasure."Milo? Is he unaware that his wife works with us?""Of course not!. Haven't we all been in on this from the very begining?""How dare that nobody try to double cross me?""We have to teach him a lesson.""Of course we will. But first, you." He turned to the young man who was still on his knees."B… but s.. sir… I… I'm innocent.""Are you now? I gave you a simple task. Get the people to see the bad side of him, I even told you what to say… and yet you failed woefully. Can you see now that you deserve to be punished?""Please sir, I didn't do any
250. The Threat
"What?!!" Grover barked at a young man who immediately dropped to his knees."I…I am truly sorry sir. They actually believed me at first, but then… uh…" The man stammered, unable to speak calmly."Will you quit stuttering and tell me what happened?!" The young man quivered at the sound of his voice."I'll tell you what happened." Festus intervened. "Milo! That son of a bitch double crossed us." He spat out, his face scrunched up in displeasure."Milo? Is he unaware that his wife works with us?""Of course not!. Haven't we all been in on this from the very beginning?""How dare that nobody try to double cross me?""We have to teach him a lesson."Detective Jones saw his opponent draw a weapon but he was too focused on the little lady in front of him to do anything about it. He felt the bullet pierce through his stomach and he clutched the wound, trying to minimize the bleeding. It wasn't the first time he would be getting shot but somehow, the pain was different this time around, prob
249. Father.
"You keep saying he won't show up, what are we going to do if he does? That boy can be unpredictable, you know.""Relax Festus, I already said he won't show up. And even if he does,I already have a plan for that as well. You know my dear friend, rumors are so easily spread among people,and our young friend here has some dirty rumors about him… all we have to do is dig it up.""Right, I see what you mean. We get someone to bring up all the rumors that had been spread before, and thanks to Marco Platana, we have quite a lot.""Exactly!""You know, now I actually hope he shows up. So I can watch him get really humiliated.""Indeed. And we'll be there to watch it all happen."★★★The announcer called his name and Lucas froze up. It was actually happening, he was the winner. He was getting an award.As he made his way to the stage, he noticed that some people were staring at him. Some with shock, some with envy, others just stared, wide eyed and expressionless.He took the mike and decide
248. Worst Nightmare
"Mother, hey, it is so nice of you to show up." Ivy said with a fake smile as she approached the woman who birthed her. "You know, it warms my heart that you two are here to support Lucas as well."Blanche's response was a hard glare and she scoffed at her daughter's words. "Oh Please, you know why your brother and I are here.""Of course, you are here to support your loving daughter and her hardworking husband.""Ivy–""It's okay mother, you don't have to say anything. I know exactly how you feel." Ivy was loving the look her mother had on her face, taunting her was making her feel so much better. Ivy was very unsure about the outcome of the event as well but she had been trying to put on a brave facade to reassure her husband. While it was true that Lucas was a good person and he always did the right thing, it was also very true that the world was a cruel place. And in some unfortunate situations, good people tend to suffer unjustly… especially if they were going up against powerf
247. Doubt
Detective Jones saw his opponent draw a weapon but he was too focused on the little lady in front of him to do anything about it. He felt the bullet pierce through his stomach and he clutched the wound, trying to minimize the bleeding. It wasn't the first time he would be getting shot but somehow, the pain was different this time around, probably the brand of the pistol was a high one. Slowly, his legs gave in and it was suddenly impossible for him to stand. He went down on his knees as he felt his blood wetting his shirt and down to his pants. He was losing blood… and he was losing too much of it. From the corner or his eyes, he noticed his attackers running off, probably to prevent people from seeing them and the young lady ran towards him.He tried to lay down gently, to prevent himself from hitting his head on the hard ground or else that could cause another crucial injury. Before he lost the strength to stay awake, he noticed her making a call. Hopefully, if the ambulance arr
