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The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 36: In the hands of Death.
**[On the Night of the Anniversary] The sound of heavy guns pulling the trigger was accompanied by raucous laughing. Carl's heart began to race with each metallic clatter. It's about time, "Ahh.. Haa!!". It's time to hand him over to death. We had been waiting for this for good damned 48 hours! Immediately after the door to the pitch-black torture room opened suddenly, a terrifyingly strong voice stormed. Carl though wondered how he was able to survive without seeing the broad daylight for more that 48 hours, thus living in pure darkness which left him no choice but to adapt. The blindfold use to lock his vision were change twice only at midnight. And every single night Carl kept on having horrible nightmares that later seemed to be his actual reality. Since being captured, he hasn't had a single bath, he could only taste rotten food and filled his drenched tongue with tainted water that tastes like piss. That was his only option to survive from
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 37: Lifes at stake.
....... "Brothers, let's not draw any hasty conclusions... I've known Carl for a very long time and I have known him to be very strong and unyielding. No matter the torment he cannot possibly give up hope. Maybe it was his prayers that must have brought us here in the first place! The hope he has built and trusted to save his life.." Matt yelled as he clung to his gun showing no effort for any form of weakness. Since the rain kept Increasing, the sole option and significantly preferable spot for the three friends to seek shelter is under the shady tree behind them. After they have gone under the tree, Dante who was freezing from the ghast cold of the downpour paused and stared on the floor with high degree as he commiserated for the lost of Pa Izan. How would someone kill Carl's father and wants to murder him too? Who could be soo ruthless to be able to commit such an atrocious and diabolical act on an innocent fellow?" In the minutes of his continuous gazing, he thought deeply the
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 38: "A moment ago."
** The sound of heavy stones thundered on the roof of the old cabin. Until when one of the gang members settle with his gun on his chest as he went outside, confirmed and return before they know that the languidness of the downpour in the woodlands has increased massively providing each drop of the rain sounding like rattling glasses dropping on the roof of the cabin with the assistance of the powerful stormy gales. "Shut that door!" A deep horrendous voice commanded immediately. The all Black-ish attire with a black face mask slammed the door closed immediately after already having a short navigation of the outside and then held his M16A4 rifle firmly as he returns to the green world of the powerful and heartless group of sinisters. The world Carl was unfortunate to be involved in. __ 'Sniffing' "I can smell a bloodmeal already, why did this damn rain have to come. Our black canines are soo soo hungry.. " Carl could recognize the voice as the Bogeyman with the
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 39: Rescue Carl.
For a man who has dedicated all his life to the underground world, not having sharper reflexes would be the pinnacle of failure in his dirty game. No matter how strong the wind blows and the sounds affects the environment by swirling of trees and also, no matter the strong and thumping the rain beats on the zinc of the ceilings or the thatch of a roof, the metallic sound of what he's being conversant with could never be hidden in all other noises or sounds no matter how loud they are. They were about to open fire at their most unfortunate victim when the sky began to thunder violently. While others were busy pointing their guns at Carl and waiting for the fat crime lord, Damien to give the command, Damien and the Killer both gazed at themselves while arching brows at each other vaguely. Zack too was suspicious of the thunderstorm and have a little doubt that it was indeed a thunderstorm that has thundered in the air because the stroke did not disintegrate as it was supposed after th
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 40: Carl Awakened.
The night falls and the forest has become more scarier. The argument in the environment of the forest evidently suggested that some ghost might be dwelling around. Anyone can believe if they are being told that a lot of people already died in the dangerous and haunting forest. Anyone who dares to enter the forest would be aware that it's a very high risk and would have no doubt that dangerous people might be the inhabitants of the forest. __The cloud was closing as the twilight cometh until the darkness of the night began to take it's course. But despite how dark the forest is, the rays from the moon had It's impact even as the rain continues to fall. "That was easy!" Yul said to Dante who is busy trying to check if the guns he has taken from the dead gangsters are loaded. He seemed to know a lot about handling rifles too but he already claimed the fact. Indeed, he really knows how to handle the lethal weapons which is still shocking to Yul. "It was easy, thanks to God " Said
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 41: For killing my father.
Carl was in soo much grief as he points his gun towards the truck at the front of the others vehicles. He has set a bomb under the truck after he escaped from their cold hands. His captors did not know that they made the greatest mistake by telling him that they were the ones responsible for the death of his father. Tears flow rapidly from his eyes as it mixes with the mist on his face from the rain. He used his left hand to wipe the tears off as he lock target on their vehicles. "I've promised y'all that you will pay for what you did to my father didn't I?! You bunch of evil criminals. Whosoever paid you to embark on such mission has just put an end to your miserable life. I will never spare anyone of you for the pains you caused me. You have made me go through hell, but now I'll send y'all to hell where you will burn till eternity!" With a deep voice filled with venom and burning with a will of carnage, Carl growled while dancing his fingers on the trigger of his gun. Damien and
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 42: Already Poisoned Heart.
"Carl has lost my trust and the little respect I have for him. I don't ever want to see him in this house again.. " "Tell Galo never to open the gate of the mansion for that thief to enter or he would lose his job.. " "I will kill that loser if I ever set my eyes on him. Such a pathetic petty thief he is... " "He is a poor bastard, looking at him always make me wanna puke.. " "I want our daughter to be divorced from that destitute son-in-law. He is nothing but a golddigger, a thief and a piece of trash.." ......... All these cruel words stood against just one innocent young man for the past few weeks of his absence from the Chavez residence. The news of his disappearance did not even touch the tail of the morning broadcast and evening news on the city and the worldwide news stations on TV. Not even the media or anyone was aware that the live-in son-in-law of the affluent Chavez family has gone missing for over a week now. Obviously no one in the family cares about Carl since
The Discreet Billionaire. Chapter 43: Returning to his In-laws.
Finally, Carl returns to his in-laws home after a long while. He thought, at least if nobody is happy to see him, Sergio and his father-in-law would most likely smile to glance at his face after being away for quite soo long. They must gave been very worried about him, he thought. In the beautiful neighborhood, there was no significant difference he could witness around after a month of his kidnap and torment in the hands of his captors. The estate looked his same as always, but this time it was more peaceful. It was quite imaginable to think that a lot of this rich families who owned villas and mansions in the estate have gone out on a vacation with their families. Of course everyone loves spending luxurious time outside their home with their homies and families. It is San Jose's day. A public holiday celebrated all over the great city and also in the other cities outside. Carl realises it when he saw a young couple and their little son and two daughters from afar on a very nice ex
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Chapter 186: Payback Time.
Fear gripped Vincenta when she got a call and heard that her husband has just been arrested. Following what happened, she was so anticipating to return home. However, later that afternoon, luckily Camilla finally woke up from her long sleep on the hospital bed. The doctors and the nurses did their best as they helped and watch over her until she finally recovers. Howbeit, she could have collapsed again when she remembers all that happened in the castle, but her mother begged her and awakens her to the issue at hand about her father. Nevertheless, after Camilla was finally discharged from the hospital and ready to return home with her mother, the unexpected happened. As soon as they entered Vincenta's car with the escort guards about to dismiss from the premises of the hospital, suddenly they were being surrounded by over seven police cars as if they were criminals. Following that, in a fascinating scene the police all came out of their cars and all flash their amm
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Chapter 185.
However, the next day. Finally after Camilla was admitted to the hospital, except for Vincenta, the rest of the Chavez family returned home to the mansion early in the morning. However, to his greatest shock, as soon as Mr. Edgardo set foot into the mansion, his eyes flashed open with tons of loaded rifles suddenly charged against him. When he took a close look at the people holding the guns, they were the city's special police force, and it seems they broke into the mansion and have been waiting for his return. He wondered what was happening, so his daughters too as they walked closely behind him with fear. Finally seeing the chief in charge, he walks slowly to him with a calm smile. "Hey Mr. Chief, what is going on here? What is with all these scenes in my house? Do you know who I am? " He yelled with confidence thinking he just got into a small issue with the police and is something he could take care of. But surprisingly, the police chief yelled back at him.
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Chapter 184.
In the castle, Joanna was still in deep shock watching all that was happening. She could not believe Carl is truely the son of Senior Acevedes. Her powerful family were also present in the castle, watching all that were happening. Howbeit after the unveiling and the events, dying to meet Carl, finally she boost up courage to meet him. "Carl? " Behind him, she called with a soft voice. When Carl turns around and saw her, he smiled graciously at her. She smiles back at him but her mind were still muddled at the moment. Immediately she came to Carl, she hugged him passionately. Carl also did same as he added a kiss on her forehead out of excitement. Now the Rodriguez family were surprised. They were wondering if there was anything between both of them with the way they were soo close to each other's body. Although they wondered, they really wish there was, as at now Carl has suddenly become the biggest prize for all the ladies in country following his current st
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Chapter 183.
"Abigail Luna's son? " Eye-wide, a long-time partner of the Acevedes family exclaimed with shock. Many other long-time and loyal family friends and business partners of the Acevedes family knew Abigail Luna was Senior Acevedes first love. In the hall, they were all soo stunned as they looked at Carl with an unbelievably look. Truely he looked quite like Abigail Luna. Nonetheless, when Lady Lopez heard that, her lips parted outrightly. "Oh my God. Unbelievable.. " she said as she turns her gaze back to Carl who looked back at her. "Oh my goodness, oh I said it when I saw him in the castle the previous time, he look so familiar like he is related to us. " Lady Lopez utters as she walked up to Carl, staring at his handsome face and his beautiful crystal eyeballs. After, she then turns back to her son. "He really looks like Abigail, son.. " she cried. " I'm so shocked right now! " She said. Anxiously, she then asked, "Abigail.. what about Abigail? Is she
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Chapter 182: The Heir.
Vincenta felt her ego severely crushed by Senior Acevedes after he shut her up. She felt humiliated. Nevertheless, her heart further pounded with great strength as she looked at Carl's unsullied expression. Following what Senior Acevedes had said, the entire Chavez family glanced at each other with grave shock evident on their faces as they keep looking at the good-looking, Carl Cortes, their ex-son-inlaw. They were all soo confused. Not only them. There was confusion everywhere in the gigantic hall. Matt, Dante and Yul were deeply dumbfounded. "Carl, the son of Senior Acevedes? Is this a prank, am I dreaming? " Dante muttered in utter bewilderment as he once again glanced at both his friends. Lady Lopez was so bemused. "Son, I... I'm really soo confused right now. What is happening? Who is this young lad, son? " She asked, looking at her son, Senior and Carl interchangeably. "Wait guys, is this not the young man named Carl, who was recently kicked out
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Chapter 181.
In the Castle, Camila felt so lonely and empty. Pamela, Oliver's sister had been all aggrieved since yesterday till this morning and did not even want to speak to her or anyone except her father who had strongly refused to speak to her following her mother's treachery. So therefore, Camila Invited her family to the castle. Her father, Mr. Edgardo Chavez, her mother, Vincenta, and her two elder sisters few minutes after the unveiling of the missing billionaire's children, they arrived the powerful Acevedes castle with their escorts. Following what she had previously planned, with the sort of powerful aura on Senior Acevede's face, Camila did not feel bold enough to talk about the case of her fiancee, Oliver and his mother to him alone. She was afraid. At this point, she felt she needed her family to help her out. While her parents greets Senior Acevedes and build a pleasing atmosphere around him. When he is all calm and good, then they would further try to talk about h
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Chapter 180.
The Scaloni's family were still in the Acevedes castle celebrating when suddenly Mr. Scaloni received a call. When he heard that his nephew, Stefano had been arrested and apprehended by the police, he was extremely happy and fulfilled. After the call, Mr. Scaloni told his whole family. Except for Stefano's family, the rest all started to rejoice. Even some other people celebrated with them. Stefano is a criminal and him being arrested was a good news. Nevertheless, as for Brie, she was just so quiet. What can she say, she felt soo ashamed as she was known to be Stefano's current fiancee at the moment. She could not even raise her head up properly, even her parents. However at this point, she did not care about Stefano anymore. All her attention were mostly fixed on her ex-husband, Matt who she still loves so much. ............... What went on in the hall was recorded live, when everyone in both Highland and Stardorn city learned that the missing children of the we
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Chapter 179: The Hero.
However, in the large hall, facing her father, when Scarlett explained all that happened, to everyone, and how she and the rest were being rescued from the hands of death, everyone placed their hands on their chest with great feeling of relief and appreciation. Albeit, soon after, Mr. Scaloni, Daryl's father, then asked.. "I'm so happy right now, Lady Scarlett. Please my lady, who is that wonderful gentleman that saved you y'all? Do you know him, is he here? " He was filled with enthusiasm. Same time, another asked, "Yes, is the young man here, my lady? what he did for my family, he deserves to be honored. I really want to see him, my lady. " It was Little Luz's mother, she looked around Scarlett wishing to see the man who had finally wipe away her tears. That point, including Senior Acevedes and his family, everyone were now anxious. Following what Scarlett's revealed, they all wanted to see the nice, kind and brave man that rescued her, Carmen, Daryl and Luz.
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Chapter 178.
In the Penthouse, Matt was laughing hysterically with his buddies when his phone started ringing. Without thinking, he answered the call hastily, placing the phone on his ears. He thought it was his Elena who turns out to be the gorgeous Lady Scarlett, he was so ready to speak to her. However as he answered the call, a tearful female voice instead sounded on the phone, " M..Matt!! " The voice stutters, calling his name. "Hi, who is this? " Matt asked politely, still smiling at Dante's previously crazy joke at the time. "Matt my love, it's me B..Brie... " Immediately Matt heard the name, his smiles instantly faded and he wanted to end the call immediately. "Please Matt, wait, please don't end the call on me, I'm begging you, please Matt.. I want to talk to you about something, please hear me out! " But Matt did not listen. He hated Brie with passion and he rather die than to listen to anything she has to say. Moreover, he knew Stefano Scaloni is on the ru
