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The Billionaire Son-in-law 225. Friends
Feeling anxious is normal and natural when there is something important on the line, it's okay to feel it. It is part of the system that evolved to keep you safe and well. All the emotions are there to educate you, It is an alarm system of sorts, one you should heed. For when we are anxious it impacts both the functioning of the brain and the body. What is not mornal is for that feeling to be there all the time. Some emotions are supposed to be short term guests, others are welcome to stay for the long term. And instead of doing nothing and giving that feeling the chance to overwhelm you, you have to find the cause, address it, and this difficult symptom should fade. Lucas wished it could be that easy.He felt the need to move almost without end; if his limbs were moving the anxiety was gone, or at least he could ignore it for a while. As the countryside passed he could lose himself in nature, much like in a dream. It was only inside walls that he knew it was still there, coursing th
The Billionaire Son-in-law 226. Forgiveness.
"Mike, honey, talk to me. What is going on with you? This isn't the man I got married to. Lately, you've been a shell of your former self, is something going on at work? You know you can talk to me right?""Of course, it's just… I don't know Avery, my life isn't what it used to be. I mean, you'd be surprised to hear how much I've changed.""Maybe, but whatever it is, we can work it out together. Look at me, you are my husband, my better half, my forever partner, and that means that whatever you may be going through… we will go through it together. We signed a contract that's for better and for worse, remember?... So talk to me.""Remember when you asked me about ivy and I said she was out of town?""Yeah?""That was a lie. Ivy was never out of town, I just… I didn't want you to see her.""Why? Did something happen between you and Lucas? I noticed that your friendship has been off since the hospital.""Right, back then you know I told you something,""Yeah, something about choosing bet
The Billionaire Son-in-law 227. Evidence
"Father, are you really not going to help me?""What you are asking of me is quite difficult dear. You are asking me to go against the entire family.""No, I am asking you to do the right thing. You owe him this much and you know that.""Ivy–""Father. You want me to forgive you for all you've done, right? And you want us to go back to the way we were?""Of course, but–""Then do this for me. You and mother took away everything he had, his parents, his fortune, his childhood… help him get it back.""Let's get something right. Neither your mother nor I are responsible for the death of Lucas's parents,""But you benefited from it, didn't you? And I'm sure you know who was responsible but you let him go… and for what, money? The house?""Don't sound like that Ivy.""Like how? I am asking for your help as your daughter, please father. Just testify in court saying you are aware that Lucas is the only heir to the fortune. Father please don't let the bad guys win.""But your mother–""... ca
The Billionaire Son-in-law 228. Second Chances
"What made you change your mind?""I thought about what you said, and I decided that you were right. While we didn't kill Lucas's parents, we can't say we're completely innocent either. And I want to use this as a medium to make things right with you.""So, you won't ask for money?""I would never do something like that. But I will benefiting from this.""And what's that?""My daughter's forgiveness." He smiled softly and Ivy held his hand."Thank you.""You don't have to thank me, just let me know when you'll need me.""Okay, but please, could you not tell mother about this?... Or Peter. You know they would never agree with it.""I know, and you don't have to worry, I won't say a word to either of them.""Thanks. If it's okay with you, I have to be on my way. Lucas and I have somewhere we need to be.""Okay then. Remember, I'm only a call away if you need me.""Thank you father, really. I appreciate you stepping up for me.""You're welcome."★★★"So, do you think these will be enough
The Billionaire Son-in-law 229. Good Person.
"I don't know if you care or anything but Grover has ordered one of his men to kill Marco later tonight."Lucas wasn't sure how he was supposed to react to the news he just heard. On one hand, a part of him hated Marco for all he had done to he and Ivy and he told himself he didn't care about what would happen to him.While on the other hand, the other part doesn't want him to die. He hated him, that he could agree on, but his mind was conflicted. Saving Marco would be the right thing to do, but then he wasn't so sure if he wanted to do the right thing this time. If the tables were turned, he was certain Marco would leave him to die, and that was more than enough reason for Lucas to leave him to his unfortunate fate. But he was a good person and he heard that one should never regret being a good person… even if it was to the wrong person.Ivy had also told him that no matter what happens in life, he should always try to be a good person. He decided to ask her, and he would follow wha
The Billionaire Son-in-law 230. The Nomination.
"What?!" "My apologies sir, but when I got there, he had already been bailed.""Bailed?? By who?!""Oh… I uh… I didn't know I was supposed to ask.""What? How can you be so stupid?!! Didn't you think that I would be curious to know who was responsible for it?""I'm sorry sir.""Sorry for yourself! You're just too useless!! Worthless!! Get out of my sight!!""Of course, I'm sorry sir."★★★"So uh… what do we do with him?" Ivy asked as she stared at Marco who say cross legged on their sofa."I can't even believe he's here. I never thought that I would ever, ever, willingly invite him into my house.""You know that they are going to kill him if we just leave him on his own.""But… we already helped him get out, why do we have to be responsible for him?""Because we are good people. And good people do the right thing. Besides, we could get him on our side.""Yeah, I'm not so sure about that. Helpless or not, he's still Platana and I do not trust him from here to there.""How about we mak
The Billionaire Son-in-law 231. Bad News
"So you're telling me that Marco Platana is at your house as we speak?""Yeah, and we're not sure what to do with him. Ivy thinks we can get him to join us but I doubt the bastard will comply.""True." Lucas could never tell what the detective was thinking or if he was thinking at all. His expression was always hard and broody. His plan was to inform detective Jones about their 'predicament' and hope that he would know what to do about him.After waiting for what felt like an eternity, he finally looked up at Lucas. "Do you want him to help you in court?""I mean, the extra help wouldn't hurt.""Okay. Leave it to me then.""What are you going to do?" The look on his face was cold, leaving Lucas to wonder what he had in mind."Don't worry, and you don't have to look so worried, I'm not going to hurt him."★★★"Michael, are you being disloyal?"Mike's eyes widened as he heard the words come out of Grover's mouth. "N.. No Sir. I would never.""Are you sure?"Mike was about to reply when
The Billionaire Son-in-law Author's Note.
I would like to sincerely apologise for not being consistent in my updating these days, I've been rather...occupied. But I promise that from here on, it won't be that way anymore.From now on, expect two or three chapters daily, and there won't be any boring scene because from here on...things are going to get interesting.We're going to be seeing more of detective Jones and a character that didn't use to be important. Then what do you guys think, can Lucas and the obnoxious Marco Platana ever make a good team?Then we're going to dive into the Mochi family, bring out all the dirty little secrets, everything you didn't know about before. So sit tight, and enjoy...cause this is about to get interesting.
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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
