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The Billionaire Son-in-law 55. The Scandal.
"Thank you Peter, for your help."He acknowledged her appreciation with a slight nod and he added. "I didn't do it for Lucas, I just didn't like the confidence that Richmond had, and I never liked him from the start."It was true, when they were younger, Peter would complain all the time that Richmond was too full of himself and that Ivy was making a mistake by dating him, but no one ever took his side, except Lucas."Why don't you like Lucas? You guys used to be so close wnen we were younger. What happened?""He hurt mother. She can be obnoxious some times but she's still our mother, and he hurt her feelings.""How?""She raised him as one of her own after the death of his parents and how did he repay her?, he went off and had a secret wedding with her daughter. She was really hurt when she found out. I don't know if I can forgive him for that.""The wedding was my idea. I tried to get mother to approve us, I begged her so many times but she refused. So I told him that was what I wan
The Billionaire Son-in-law 56. The Arrest.
"What is taking so long? You've been on this for weeks now and still no result.""It's not as easy as it sounds, you have to be patient sir.""I don't have time to be patient! You're a woman for God's sake. How hard can it be to seduce a man?" His voice vibrated with anger as he spoke. "You're wasting my time.""I'm trying my best, but he's refusing to fall.""I knew I should have never trusted you with this. You're a failure!." "Please, give me some time, I promise I–""That's enough! You've wasted enough of my time. I'll handle things my way now. All you have to do is get him alone, and leave the rest to me. Is that clear?""Yes sir.""Good. Now leave my sight. I'll show Lucas Williams that no one ever stands up to me and wins."★★★"Honey? Can you see what I'm seeing?" Ivy asked as she sat up straight. "It looks like someone at your workplace has been caught in a scandal."She stared at him but he didn't respond, instead his gaze was fixated on his phone. "Lucas?"She scrolled fur
The Billionaire Son-in-law 57. Fact Finding.
"Lucas, why are you back home? Did something happen at work?" Ivy questioned as he let himself in."I got arrested." He muttered, his voice coming out almost like a whisper. He was still dazed by the events that happened."Arrested? What for?""Tracy accused me of attempted rape." He still couldn't believe it as the words came out of his mouth. Tracy, all those while, he foolishly thought she wanted to take Mike's place. He never knew this was her plan."That's not possible." "Well, it happened. She said I was the one who asked her to wait and that I tried to assault her.""Wait till I get my hands on that wench, I'm so going to kill her." Ivy looked angry but then her expression changed as she saw the look on her husband's face. "Hey, you didn't do anything wrong, there's no reason to have that sad look on your face.""I just can't believe it. How could she do something like this to me? What could she possibly gain from it?""Maybe money?"He doubted it. Tracy was from a rich family
The Billionaire Son-in-law 58. The Case.
"Are you the one behind all this?""No. I was actually quite surprised when I saw the news.""Then who could it be?""I have no idea but I must say, I'm impressed. Everything must have been well planned, and the timing is perfect. Do you think he can come out of this?""I highly doubt it. There's solid evidence against him and he doesn't have any witness to prove his innocence.""That's good news for me. I don't even want him to escape this, it'll serve him right for going up against someone above his level.""Yes, finally someone would put him in his place once and for all."★★★"You came willingly.""I don't have any reason to hide or run, I'm innocent." This was the third time in two days that he would be summoned for more questioning, and he was being asked the same questions all over again.Why did he do it? Why was he alone with her after everyone else had gone? The same questions to which he would give the same answers."Miss Tracy said that wasn't your first time of doing some
The Billionaire Son-in-law 59. The Evidence.
"What are we going to do Grover? I'm scared.""Relax sire, I trust Mr Manning, he'll get you out of this.""Yes sir, you don't have to worry. For the next hearing, we'll need some witnesses to testify. Can you make that arrangement?""I'll try." He hoped Mike hadn't changed his mind on testifying, and he also hoped it would be enough."Just put your mind at ease, and try not to look so tense in court, it makes you an easy target. Even if you were guilty of the offense pinned against you, you should never look too guilty. Understood?""Okay."★★★The days flew by so quickly and before Lucas had the time to prepare himself for the next hearing, it was already the twenty sixth. Luckily, he was able to get Mike and some others to testify at the court.Tracy's lawyer started and was doing his best to crucify him and Lucas could only be patient and wait for his turn. Taking Mr Manning's advice, he tried to steady his breathing and tried not to let his worries show on his face that much."Th
The Billionaire Son-in-law 60. New Lead.
Lucas still couldn't believe how the case turned around like that. He had hoped that the testimonies of his staffs would help but he never expected that turn of things."Section 500 of the criminal code Act states that any person who publishes any defamatory matter is guilty of misdemeanor and is liable to imprisonment for a year. Also, anyone who publishes a defamatory matter, knowing it is false is liable for two years imprisonment and up to a two thousand dollar fine.And it is very clear to us that Miss Tracy Houston reported my client to the authorities and sued him to court, knowing fully well that her accusations were false. So I appeal to the court to release my client and sentence the real criminal to two years imprisonment."Tracy looked like she was about to cry, and even after all she did to him, Lucas couldn't help but to feel bad for her.Now he was more than certain that someone pushed her to it, and he already knew that someone. Marco Platana.Ric Heyman's look was an
The Billionaire Son-in-law 61. Vindication.
"Ooh..." Ivy grumbled as she tossed around in bed."What's wrong?""My stomach, it hurts." She shut her eyes tight and she bit her lip. "Lucas!" She called out when he didn't pay much attention to her."Where does it hurt?" He dropped his phone and joined her on the bed."My back and my stomach, right here." She pointed to her lower abdomen as she moaned out again. "Call doctor Julie, now!!" She demanded, her voice growing hard with pain."Right, of course." He wanted to get his phone from the drawer but she pulled his shirt. "I have to get my phone, honey relax.""I can't wait…use mine." She handed him her cellphone and he hurriedly dialed her number."Hello, doctor Julie, it's Ivy. She's having a really bad stomach ache.""Okay, give her the phone, let me speak to her."Ivy was in no shape to hold the phone so he just put it on speaker. "Ivy, how are you feeling?" She asked."My back is really aching and my lower abdomen hurts like hell." "Like a menstrual cramp?""Like a really ba
The Billionaire Son-in-law 62. The Threat.
"How could you let something like this happen?! I gave you a very simple task, very simple! And you failed woefully!." He spat out angrily as he paced around his living room, his stride, intimidating."We tried our best and things were going smoothly until Tracy's colleagues testified." Ric tried to defend themselves but Marco was accepting it."Why the hell did you leave those pictures on your phone?!" He barked at Tracy who quivered at every word he spoke."I'm sorry….I didn't know–""Didn't know what? Didn't know they would search your phone?" He groaned out in frustration. "How could you be so stupid??!""It's not her fault, she didn't know things would turn out like this." Ric said in her defense. "None of us did, I mean even you didn't know, because if you did, then you would have told her beforehand." Marco looked like he was about to explode, his face had turn red with anger and his breath had grown unsteady. He picked up a golf club from his sport equipment and whacked him w
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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