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The Billionaire Son-in-law 178. Betrayal.
"There's been a new update." The officer in charge of Kelly's case announced. "The new autopsy we carried out shows that Miss kelly Jacobs died of poisoning." He said like it was nothing."So it means my client is innocent." Mr Manning said as he scanned through the autopsy result."It appears so." The officer didn't look particularly pleased that Lucas was innocent. He was probably satisfied that he had caught a culprit and solved the case but now things were different."So I'm free to go now?" He asked, eager that the whole thing would be behind him now."Yes sir, we're sorry for the inconvenience." It was very obvious that the apology was hollow."It's alright, I'm just glad that I get to go home without having to worry about coming hack here.""If I may ask, have you been able to apprehend the real culprit?" Mr Manning asked, looking serious."Not yet, but we're working on it. But my advise for you Mr Williams, is that you be careful from now on.""Careful? Why?""Seeing as the cu
The Billionaire Son-in-law 179. Coffee.
Lucas stared at the man seated across him, smiling brightly. He couldn't believe it, Mike was trying to get rid of him. But for what? Then it hit him. If he was out of the picture, there would be no one to question his authority, and he would have easy and unlimited access to the funds of the company.Why? He took Mike as more than a staff, he was a friend to him… a really close friend.Greed was a really terrible thing. The company his father built from the scratch, everything his parents worked for. First his cruel mother in-law/ foster mother tried to steal it from him. Now his friend was doing the same. He dropped the cup back on his desk and smiled. "You know, instead of taking coffee as a celebration drink, I was thinking that we should just go out… maybe for lunch.""Sure we could but first, we could take this as well. I know how much you love your coffee." He smiled, trying to convince Lucas. "You know, I was actually going to bring a bottle of wine, but then I remembered th
The Billionaire Son-in-law 180. Lucas.
"Honey, I am really, truly sorry for the way I acted." Lucas had been apologizing all morning, even though Ivy said she wasn't mad at him. "For the hundredth time– no, the one thousandth time Lucas, I am not upset anymore. I overreacted too, and I apologized. Are you still mad at me?""No, of course not. I was never mad at you.""Then it's settled." She said with a smile but then her face turned serious all of a sudden. "So what's up? You have to talk to me Lucas, I am your wife and I feel we should be able to communicate when we feel things aren't going right.""I know, and I am sorry. It's just that…" he didn't know where he was supposed to start from. "Things are just really…" He didn't know where to start from, things were really complicated for him.She took his hands in hers and smiled softly at him. "It's okay, take your time."As he stared into her dark eyes, Lucas felt a sense of kindred. Now that he thought about it, Ivy was the only family he had. He didn't remember his pa
The Billionaire Son-in-law 181. Danger.
"Honey, I am really, truly sorry for the way I acted." Lucas had been apologizing all morning, even though Ivy said she wasn't mad at him. "For the last time, you have got to stop saying that, I have told you countless times that it is very stupid.""Then is your idea better? Are we to just sit by and watch that bastard take away everything?!""Of course not. We just have to take a more mature approach.""Okay, so pray tell, what is your proposal?""Thank you. Since it is very obvious that he would do anything for his family, I say we give him an offer he won't be able to refuse.""Money? I already tried, The greedy bastard refused.""Oh did he now?""Yes, he threw my cheque right at me.""And what was your offer?""Five million dollars for the buffoon to leave Ivy and not look back!""It's no surprise he refused. Anyway, I'm not talking about money my simple minded friend. I have no money to give to the likes of that boy, I'm talking about a more serious offer, one that he won't hav
The Billionaire Son-in-law 182. Friendly Foe
Lucas stared at the man seated across him, smiling brightly. He couldn't believe it, Mike was trying to get rid of him. But for what? Then it hit him. If he was out of the picture, there would be no one to question his authority, and he would have easy and unlimited access to the funds of the company.Why? He took Mike as more than a staff, he was a friend to him… a really close friend.Greed was a really terrible thing. The company his father built from the scratch, everything his parents worked for. First his cruel mother in-law/ foster mother tried to steal it from him. Now his friend was doing the same. He dropped the cup back on his desk and smiled. "You know, instead of taking coffee as a celebration drink, I was thinking that we should just go out… maybe for lunch.""Sure we could but first, we could take this as well. I know how much you love your coffee." He smiled, trying to convince Lucas. "You know, I was actually going to bring a bottle of wine, but then I remembered th
The Billionaire Son-in-law 183. The Butler
"Honey, I am really, truly sorry for the way I acted." Lucas had been apologizing all morning, even though Ivy said she wasn't mad at him. "For the last time, you have got to stop saying that, I have told you countless times that it is very stupid.""Then is your idea better? Are we to just sit by and watch that bastard take away everything?!""Of course not. We just have to take a more mature approach.""Okay, so pray tell, what is your proposal?""Thank you. Since it is very obvious that he would do anything for his family, I say we give him an offer he won't be able to refuse.""Money? I already tried, The greedy bastard refused.""Oh did he now?""Yes, he threw my cheque right at me.""And what was your offer?""Five million dollars for the buffoon to leave Ivy and not look back!""It's no surprise he refused. Anyway, I'm not talking about money my simple minded friend. I have no money to give to the likes of that boy, I'm talking about a more serious offer, one that he won't hav
The Billionaire Son-in-law 184. In-laws.
Ivy was alone, again. Ever since her accident, she was always indoors. She couldn't go to work, neither could she go for her occasional strolls. She really hated being confined to that stupid chair.Doctor Julie said she was getting better, but she didn't feel any different. Sure she was starting to regain her sense of feeling in her legs, but they were still too heavy for her to move.She felt so helpless.She heard her mother's usual three knocks on the door and she went to open the door. "My Darling, are you okay? How's the fever?""Better mother." The reason for her obvious concern was because Ivy had called her mother earlier that she was sick and she needed her mother's care. "Thank you for coming so early." She said, even though her mother wasn't really early. She had called her by seven thirty, before Lucas left for work. And she was only arriving, nearly four hours later."Anything for you my dear." She dropped her bag on the center table as she settled on the couch. "I broug
The Billionaire Son-in-law 185. True Love.
Ivy was alone, again. Ever since her accident, she was always indoors. She couldn't go to work, neither could she go for her occasional strolls. She really hated being confined to that stupid chair.Doctor Julie said she was getting better, but she didn't feel any different. Sure she was starting to regain her sense of feeling in her legs, but they were still too heavy for her to move.She felt so helpless.She heard her mother's usual three knocks on the door and she went to open the door. "My Darling, are you okay? How's the fever?""Better mother." The reason for her obvious concern was because Ivy had called her mother earlier that she was sick and she needed her mother's care. "Thank you for coming so early." She said, even though her mother wasn't really early. She had called her by seven thirty, before Lucas left for work. And she was only arriving, nearly four hours later."Anything for you my dear." She dropped her bag on the center table as she settled on the couch. "I broug
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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
