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The Billionaire Son-in-law 88. New Friend.
Around five thirty AM, Ivy finally lost the war she was waging with sleep. She held Desmond in her arms to give her a sense of comfort. By seven in the morning, Lucas arrived at their apartment. He quietly let himself in and wobbly made his way to the bedroom. As he laid his eyes on Ivy's peaceful sleeping body, he was relieved. Seeing her confirmed one thing, he was alive, he made it and something good managed to come out of his torture. While he was in captive, he feared for his life, he didn't know if he would he strong enough to withstand all what he had, but now he was here. He could see his wife and his child again.He took a shower and changed out of his bloody clothes before waking her. "Hey love."She slowly opened her eyes and as she saw him, a wave of relief suddenly washed over her. "Oh Lucas." He winced as she threw her arms around him. "Are you hurt? What happened? Should we go to the hospital?""We might have to, I think I night have a broken rib.""Oh my God!" She ga
The Billionaire Son-in-law 89. Warrant.
"How could you not mention anything to me? Oh my goodness, I can't believe it. I had no idea."When her mother called her, Ivy thought she wanted to ask about what happened or at least apologise for ignoring her calls."Are you kidding me right now? Mother I called you, I called you and father, several times…neither of you answered your phones. Do you have any idea how I felt when it happened? And I wanted to talk to you, either of you, and you both ignored me.""That is a lie, I never ignored you.""Then why didn't you pick up?!""Calm down Ivy, there's no need to get worked up.""Don't say that father. It's not fair, why didn't you pick up? Why?""I am sorry my dear child. I must have been busy.""Busy? Too busy to return my calls too?""He already apologised, what more would you want him to say?""Mother, how can you say that?""Please, you guys, I don't want you to get worked up over nothing. I'm here and I'm not hurt." Peter intervened."And what about Lucas? Is it the same for h
The Billionaire Son-in-law 90. Boundaries.
"You wanted to see me?" Detective Jones had called early that morning and asked to meet him at the mansion but Lucas didn't want to leave Ivy by herself so he asked him to come to their apartment instead."Yes sir, I have good news.""What's that?""I have Marco Platana's arrest warrant.""What?" Ivy yelled out from the bedroom. "For real?" She rushed out grinning from ear to ear. "We can finally arrest him?" She asked, excitement written all over her face."Yes ma'am."Ivy jumped up in excitement and she threw her arms around Lucas. He was happy as well but he knew their work was only beginning."What about Ric?""I'll be going over there today to request his bail. Would you like to come with me?""Sure, let me just get changed and then we'll go.""Okay.""Will you be okay by yourself?" He asked Ivy."I'm not a baby Lucas." She said with a smile then she added more quietly. "I can go over to Avery's if I don't want to be by myself.""Okay that's better."Deciding he wanted to go casu
The Billionaire Son-in-law 91. Threat.
"Williams, my favorite person in the entire universe.""Platana, my least favorite person in the entire universe.""How are you? Have your wounds healed up completely?""As a matter of fact, Yes it has.""That's a relief, for a moment there I was worried you might not be completely healed up before your next session." Marco noticed the confused look on Lucas's face and he went on to explain further. "You know how you're refusing to give up Ivy easily? Well…I've decided not to take things easy with you either.Ivy made herself clear and I can never go against the words of my beloved, she said you can't be held in an custody for note than a day. So you you get to spend one day with us every week?... Two weeks? I haven't really figured out how the routine is going to go yet.The plan is, my boys pick you up every once in a while and you receive a nice torment like you did the last time, and we release you in twenty four hours.And then we repeost the cycle until you give up Ivy or until
The Billionaire Son-in-law 92. The Arrest.
"What do you really want to do? Will you start up a business or you just want to lay low for a while?" Lucas wanted to offer her accommodation at the mansion but that would be risky, so he decided to help sort her out instead. "I wouldn't mind starting up a business but I'm not sure what to do.""Is there anything you like? Perhaps a hobby that you could earn from…or just something you're good at? The muffin shop isn't a bad idea either." "Yes but I know nothing about baking.""Oh okay then. Do you have anything on your mind?""Hmm…well I could own a food truck?""A food truck? Do you like cooking?""Hmm…not exactly. But I'm good at it.""Okay, so you want like a burger truck or…?""No. I'm going to make my local dishes.""Where are you from?""Mexico, yelapa.""Oh and what are the local dishes there?""There are quite a lot actually but I think I'll make the ones people are sure to enjoy. Like the burrito, tacos, tostadas, quezadilla and many more others.""Those all sound delicio
The Billionaire Son-in-law 93. Family.
"No fucking way!." Andreas quickly turned up the volume to hear the news lady's announcement. "No fucking way." He repeated, obviously shocked by the news content. He brought out his phone and dialed Blanche's number. "Did you watch the news?""No, why?""Turn on your tv and check the news now.""What's so important that I have to see now?""Just check.""You know I'm busy, our trip was delayed and I can't let that happen again so I have to be fully prepared.""You might not have to go on that trip after you see what I'm talking about.""That serious?""See for yourself." She hung up and did what she was told and sure enough, the news content was a shocking one.Popular businessman Marco Platana has been arrested. He was taken from his house two days ago on the grounds of attempted murder and assault to Mr Lucas Williams, a staff at the prestigious company owned by multi billionaire, Mr Freddie Williams.Blanche's eyes widened in shock as she saw Marco in handcuffs on the news. "This
The Billionaire Son-in-law 94. First Hearing.
To be "Anxious" is normal when there is something important on the line, and there was something important on the line…his life. It's okay to feel it. All emotions are there to educate you. Lucas tried to comfort himself as he paced around nervously outside the court room.He didn't know what to expect, the happiness he felt before, his cheerful mood had disappeared completely, leaving behind this dreadful feeling.Lucas felt the need to move almost without end; if his limbs were moving the anxiety was gone, or at least he could ignore it a while. But once he stopped, it would slowly creep back into his mind like a disease, reminding him of the dangers that lurked if he failed to win the case."Hey love." Ivy approached him with concern all over her face. "Are you okay?"Ivy. His medicine.His guardian angel, he didn't think he would be able to do this if she wasn't with him.To Lucas, Ivy was his protector, his defender, a ride-or-die connection that stayed with him always and in all
The Billionaire Son-in-law 95. Testimony Time.
They decided to go for drinks to celebrate the success of the first hearing. Mike and Avery went with them as well. "To a great start." Mike toasted."To a great start." They chorused. "To a happy ending." Ivy added and they toasted to that as well. "Thank you both for sticking with us, you're one in a million.""You don't have to thank us, we're practically family now." Avery said as she squeezed Ivy's hand gently. "I know that if it were us, you guys would do the same for us.""I love you guys. Come on, let's mske one more toast." She refilled her glass and raised it up. "To friendship.""To friendship."★★★Lucas knew it was only the beginning but he and Ivy were long due for a date.This time, he didn't do something fancy or extravagant. Instead he organised a simple picnic, just the two of them like a young unmarried couple enjoying the beautiful day in autumn.Lucas was a lover of the autumn, of the colours that were bold and homely, strong and yet a call to remember our Earth
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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
