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The Billionaire Son-in-law 69. The Proposal.
"Are you sure you'll be okay with letting go of that money?" Lucas asked his wife as they laid in bed. "I mean you might need it for other things.""Like what?" Ivy asked, raising her brows at him."I don't know, girl stuffs."Ivy laughed at his reply. "Girl stuff huh? Well I don't have any girl stuffs I need at the moment.""Okay. How are things going with the mall project?""Mike said construction is almost done and now they need a supplier. He actually made a list.""Oh so have you decided?" "To be honest, I haven't found any one I like on the list. They're all well known suppliers but I feel that approaching any of them will be too…ordinary.""What do you suggest we do then?""We?""Uh I mean, the company where I work. I'm a staff so I think I can say we." He chuckled at Ivy's smiling face."Fine, I guess you can say we. Anyway, I feel the company should try another approach. Maybe put an annotation online saying you're in need of a supplier for the mall.""But wouldn't that be t
The Billionaire Son-in-law 70. Platana.
"He approved it." Ivy announced ecstatically at the dinner table."Approved what?" Lucas asked, even though he already knew what she meant."Your boss, he approved my proposal.""I told you he would, he loves unique ideas like that. And no one has unique ideas like my Ivy." He complimented her and she blushed. "Congratulations honey, I'm proud of you.""Thank you."Lucas was finally happy to see a smile on her face again because she had been doleful since Platana had called her. His smile dissipated when he remembered Platana. Just two days were left from the one week ultimatum he gave to Ivy. He hoped that Grover's new update would be helpful to them because if it wasn't, he didn't know what else he could do.He didn't want to turn to Tracy for help unless it was absolutely necessary but with the way things were headed, he might have to."Lucas, what's wrong?" Ivy noticed the frown on his face and she touched his hand lightly. "I don't like seeing you this way.""I'm okay love, I'm o
The Billionaire Son-in-law 71. The Brotherhood.
"How are things going with the supplier contest?" Lucas asked as he walked to the garage with Mike."Well, let's just say I have more than enough on my plate at the moment." He replied absent mindedly."That stressful huh?""Very." He turned his phone to Lucas to show him he was still busy with it. "It sure would help if I had like…I don't know, maybe an assistant?""I've been thinking about that too. Why don't you ask Becky and Charlie to work with you?""Ask?" Knowing the kind of person Becky was, she would never do anything unless it was an order."You can tell them I assigned them to help you with the contest.""Thank you. I really need all the help I can get.""I'm sorry I got you into all this mess." "It's my job," Mike and Grover were literally the same thing, they were always too modest. "…and Ivy's idea was really nice. Among the suppliers list, I've noticed some that aren't really in the mainstream but they have refreshing ideas.""That's good news. Don't worry, the hospita
The Billionaire Son-in-law 72. The Bodyguards.
"Mother, I don't think I'm of the same mind with you on this. Your plan is like hanging from a thread, I don't think I'll work out the way you want it to.""Don't be a doubting thomas Peter. It's going to go well. We won't tell anyone, and all preparations will be made in holes and corners.""Won't we tell Ivy?, I mean we can't exclude her from our arrangements.""Do you think she's going to agree with us? You know how stubborn your sister is, we have no other choice.""But mother–""That's enough buts! Are you coming with me or not?""I can't leave you by yourself.""That's my boy, I know I can always count on you."★★★"Did you receive the payment?""Yes sir, you're very gracious sir.""Just keep doing your job, and your payment will always be on time.""Thank you sir.""So, what is that woman up to now?""I don't think she has any new plan for now.""Are you sure? If I find out from somewhere else that she is up to something, you'll pay dearly for it. So think hard.""Well, I don't
The Billionaire Son-in-law 73. Breakthrough.
"Andreas, you really have to help me out here.""Help you out? What am I supposed to do?""Don't do this to me. Keep in mind, our long lasting relationship. We've known each other for quite some time now.""Did you consider that time when you went behind my back looking for another suitor for Ivy?""Andreas, don't do that. Okay I am sorry, it was wrong of me to do something like that but please, if you can help me out now, then you can have Ivy.""I'm not a fool Mrs Mochi, Ivy doesn't listen to you and it's obvious.""I'll talk to her, I'll do anything Andreas. Just help me out this once.""There's nothing you can do, I know I can't be with Ivy. Even a fool would have figured that out by now.""I'm willing to do anything Andreas, I'm in a tight spot here.""I'll think about it, but you have nothing to offer me so if agree to help you, it'll be from the goodness of my heart.""Thank you—""I said if, meaning I haven't decided yet. I'll give you a call when I do.""Andreas—""That'll be
The Billionaire Son-in-law 74. Andreas's Return.
Lucas had been trying to reason with Ric but he refused to see reason. He had valuable info that could send Platana away, Lucas was certain of it…he just didn't want to help. And the worst part of it was that he wasn't trying to protect his brother, he just didn't want to get involved because he wasn't affected.He had begged Tracy to try to get him on their side and she said she would try but she wasn't promising anything.Platana had been oddly quiet, probably cooking up some new scheme. He just hoped they would be able to handle whatever he did next.★★★Lucas and Ivy sat in her parent's living room. Blanche had called for an emergency meeting and this time, Ivy's dad was present.They all sat patiently, relating with each other like strangers. Ivy's dad had been extra cold to him since the incident with Richmond, and Peter was cold as well, but he wasn't surprised, Peter had always been his mother's entourage.After waiting for almost ten minutes, Lucas was starting to get impatie
The Billionaire Son-in-law 75. New Allys.
"How are things going with the suppliers contest?" He hadn't really had the time to supervise the project because of all that was happening. Sometimes, he wished he could just take a break from work totally, and focus all his time on protecting his family."It's moving quite faster than I had expected. So far we've been able to cut the list down to twenty suppliers and we're still working on it.""Okay, let me know how things progress.""I'll giwe you an update again before the end of the day.""Alright thanks."His work had been reduced by half thanks to Mike. Without him doing most of the work, Lucas wasn't sure if he would be able to handle it all by himself. He was definitely going to give him a compensation once all this was over.Detective Jones had assured him that his investigation was going rather well and that he would have positive results by the end of the week, and that was the good news Lucas liked to hear.Tracy hadn't called him since and he didn't want to call her so
The Billionaire Son-in-law 76. The Supplier.
"Calm down Tracy, I know how you feel. Believe me, but crying isn't going to solve anything." Ivy tried to calm Tracy down because she had been crying like crazy.She said that the officer in charge said he would be sentenced to jail unless we find evidence to prove her claims."Where am I supposed to get evidence? It's not like I can get Marco to confess that he was behind it.""We'll figure something out, I promise you." Lucas was surprised Ivy was okay with letting Tracy into their house, he thought she would still be angry about the court issue but she related with her like it never even happened."Tracy, where are they keeping Ric?" It would be better if he was at the station where detective Jones worked, then it would be easier to get info from him."The station at forte street." She answered mid sobs."Okay, I'll go over there and talk to him. Ivy, please stay with her.""Okay, don't stay out late.""I won't."★★★He called detective Jones on his way and they both went to see R
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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
