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The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir Chapter 173
Duncan, perceptive to the stiffness in Laila's expression, couldn't ignore the tension in the room. Glancing at Zinnia, he asked, "Mother-in-law, why do you seem shocked and agitated by the mention of my father-in-law?" Laila, her patience wearing thin, glared at him and snapped, "Just get lost, Duncan!" Not wanting to escalate the situation, Duncan played the innocent card and obediently left the room. As he departed, he couldn't help but wonder about the secrets lurking beneath the surface of his in-laws' reactions. Zinnia, perplexed by the exchange, turned to her mother. "What was that all about, Mother?" Laila, defensive, replied, "Duncan was just trying to get under my skin, as usual." Zinnia, not entirely convinced, cut her off. "Enough of that, Mother. Tell me about Father. Why are you avoiding the question about him?" Laila hesitated, then sighed. "Your father... He is not doing well. His health has taken a turn for the worse." Zinnia's expression softened, concerned
The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir Chapter 174
Surprised, Duncan stared at the sketched face before him, disbelief etched across his features. The realization hit him – it was a sketch of himself. Inside the carefully torn wrapping, a card lay with the words "Find him soon" inscribed on it. Gregg's name was discreetly placed at the bottom of the card. Duncan understood at that moment that Gregg had orchestrated this mysterious delivery. His surprise deepened as he compared the sketch to his own facial features; it was an uncanny match. Panic set in as he contemplated the consequences of Ma'am Luna or his mother-in-law, Laila, discovering this sketch. It could be the end game for him, and he urgently wondered what he could do. Quickly, Duncan messaged Karla, explaining the dire situation. As he anxiously waited for her response, he considered the worst-case scenarios that could unfold if the sketch fell into the wrong hands. Karla's call interrupted his thoughts, and she got straight to the point. "What's the plan, Duncan?"
The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir Chapter 175
Lady Zelda, wearied by the unfolding chaos, implored, "Duncan, please, forget about finding anything. Let the sleeping dog lie." Duncan, fueled by determination and a thirst for the truth, refused to yield. He questioned his mother, "Why do you want that, Mother? What are you hiding?" Lady Zelda, caught off guard and unable to provide a satisfactory answer, remained silent. The weight of unspoken truths hung in the air, and the strained relationship between mother and son faced yet another moment of reckoning. Sensing Duncan's unwavering determination, Lady Zelda, desperate to put an end to the unfolding turmoil, ordered him sternly, "Duncan, forget about this matter. Promise me you won't try to dig up the past." Duncan, torn between his quest for the truth and his mother's wishes, reluctantly apologized, "I will not do that, Mother, sorry.." Her disappointment evident, Lady Zelda asked pointedly, "Are you going to disobey me?" Duncan, his frustration boiling over, defian
The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir Chapter 176
Abigail wasn't really happy to see her uncle, Rhino, whom she doesn't know much about his illegal activities. But he was happy to see her. Taking his seat, he noticed her demeanor which wasn't favorable to him, still, he managed to compliment her.“Abigail, my dear niece, I'm glad you waited for me. You're looking as charming as ever.’ Abigail, with an evident reluctance in her reply, replied straightforwardly,” Uncle Rhino. What do you want?”Rhino, feigning innocence, answered, “Can't a doting uncle visit his lovely niece without being interrogated?”Abigail, cutting through the charade, mumbled,” Cut the act, please. Why did you want to meet?” Rhino, leaning back with a sly grin, said, “Always direct, just like your old man. Well, let's say I have a proposition that might interest you.”Abigail was skeptical. “Proposition? I do not deal with your kind of propositions.”Rhino, unfazed, nodded. “Hear me out, Abigail. It's an opportunity that could benefit both of us. Abigail cr
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As Rhino hurriedly left, Abigail arose from her seat, her mind swirling with a mix of emotions. Unaware of Karla's watchful eyes, she paid the waiter and descended the stairs, determined to confront whatever awaited her downstairs. Abigail gracefully descended the stairs, her composed demeanor the tumult of thoughts within. As she reached the lower level, Karla's eyes met hers, and Karla warmly waved at her. Duncan, sitting beside Karla, turned to Abigail with a friendly smile. “Hey, Abigail! When did you get here?" "Not too long ago, Duncan. Just joined the crowd." Karla, curious, chimed in. "Are you here for business, Abigail?" Abigail, maintaining her composure, nodded. "Yes, Karla. Business as usual." Karla's gaze lingered for a moment, a glint of curiosity still present. "Anything exciting, or the usual hustle?" Abigail, choosing her words carefully, replied, "The usual hustle, you know how it goes." Duncan, always eager for a good story, grinned. "You've always got somet
The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir Chapter 178
Days passed, and the tension within the Lennart mansion lingered. One evening, Lisa, determined to confront Duncan once more, sought him out in Zinnia's room after he returned to the house. "We need to talk, Duncan."Duncan, casually flipping through a magazine, glanced up without much interest. "What now, Lisa?"Lisa, her resolve strengthened, confronted him. "You can't keep treating me like this. I won't stand for it."Duncan, smirking, replied, "Stand for what, Lisa? You're the one who let it all happen."Lisa, suppressing her frustration, retorted, "I won't let you make me feel worthless. I deserve respect."Duncan, dismissive as ever, scoffed, "Respect? You're a pawn in this game, Lisa. Nothing more."Lisa, refusing to back down, said, "I won't be your pawn any longer. I won't let you use me."Duncan, with a cold chuckle, remarked, "You are still under the illusion that you have a choice. You are talking as if you can get over me."Lisa, tired of his arrogance, shot back, "I m
The Rise Of The Unknown Zillionaire Heir Chapter 179
Some days later, Ma'am Luna summoned Laila, urging her to call Gregg so they could discuss the progress—or lack thereof—in finding Archi's elusive son.“What's going on, Laila? I've not heard from you people regarding finding Archi's bastard son,” Gregg's hoarse voice resonated through the room as he answered the call. The conversation was on loudspeaker so Ma'am Luna could also hear him.“Hey, Gregg. We've been futile in our search for him,” Ma'am Luna informed him.“That's impossible. I'm sure you've got good underground men to help you find him quickly. What's with the delay?” Gregg retorted.“The sketch of the person you gave us seems to be out of this city and even the country as a whole,” Laila explained. “That's why we've not been able to find him.”Gregg, incredulous, questioned, “Are you sure the artist who did this sketch did a good job?”“Or did you maybe give him a wrong description of Archie’s son?” Laila added, her suspicion apparent. Archie, growing impatient, inter
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Zinnia, grappling with the sudden revelation, continued to stare at Gregg, her mind racing to process the shocking information. “I'm the daughter of a criminal?”Gregg, with an unsettling grin, responded callously, “Welcome to the real world, Zinnia. Your dear mother and grandmother tried to shield you, but the truth has a way of catching up.”Laila, defensive and angry, intervened, “Zinnia, don't believe everything he says. He's always been manipulative.”Ma'am Luna, equally disturbed, added, “We never wanted you to be a part of his world. We were trying to protect you.”Zinnia, overwhelmed by conflicting emotions, demanded, “Is everything he said true, Mom?”Laila hesitated, her eyes avoiding Zinnia's gaze, “Zinnia, we need to talk about this, but not here.”Gregg, seizing the opportunity, sneered, “Oh, the mother-daughter duo finally facing the truth. How heartwarming.”Zinnia, torn between anger and confusion, turned to Gregg, “Why now? Why reveal this now?”Gregg, with a self
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Chapter 230 - The Blissful End
The following weeks were a whirlwind of excitement as Duncan and Karla delved into the preparations for their wedding. Amidst the chaos of planning, choosing venues, and coordinating details, their love for each other grew stronger. As the anticipated day arrived, it unfolded as a spectacular event, earning the title of the best wedding ever held.Duncan, mesmerized by Karla as she walked down the aisle, whispered, "You look breathtaking, my love."Karla's eyes glistened with happiness. "And you look dashing. I can't believe this day is finally here." The ceremony was filled with heartfelt vows, joyous laughter, and the collective love of friends and family. As they exchanged rings, symbolizing their commitment, the crowd erupted in cheers, celebrating the union of two souls deeply in love. The celebrations continued into the night, marked by lively dances, heartfelt toasts, and the undeniable glow of happiness radiating from Duncan and Karla. It was a day etched in their heart
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Some weeks later, Abigail stepped out of her car in front of the airport. She was set to leave after being unable to detach herself from Duncan for the last weeks.Linda and Xia bid her goodbye, expressing their good wishes."Take care, Miss Abigail. We appreciate everything you've done,” Linda said, emotionally.Xia added, "Safe travels. We'll miss you." As Abigail headed towards the entrance, she was pleasantly surprised to find Duncan and Karla inside, waiting for her. They had arrived earlier to see her off.Duncan, smiling warmly, said, "Hey, Abigail. We thought we'd come to say our goodbyes in person."Abigail was touched. "You didn't have to do that. I'm really grateful."Karla with sincerity, said, “Abigail, you've been a true friend to Duncan and you've helped me in some ways too. We can't thank you enough for helping us."“You're both welcome.” Abigail stared at Duncan as he spread his arms apart, asking for a hug.Abigail hugged Duncan one last time, and with a heartfel
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The following morning, the Lennart family received the news that Gregg and Rhino would soon face trial. Ma'am Luna fretted about the implications, and Laila suggested a drastic measure."Mother, considering the situation, maybe we should leave the country. It might be the safest option for us and Zinnia."Ma'am Luna, pondering the idea, said, "Leaving the country might indeed be the best way to ensure Zinnia isn't exposed for Duncan's death. After all, his corpse hasn't been found."Meanwhile, Zinnia overheard their conversation and entered the room."Leave the country? Why? What's happening?"Laila, trying to calm her, explained, "Zinnia, dear, it's just a precaution. With Gregg and Rhino facing trial, it's better for us to avoid any unnecessary attention."Zinnia was skeptical. But what about Duncan?" Ma'am Luna, feigning concern: "Sweetheart, we're doing this for your safety. If we stay, people might start questioning Duncan's disappearance."Zinnia reluctantly agreed."Fine, bu
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Abigail observed Duncan and Karla getting into Karla's car before driving off. A single tear slipped down her cheek, quickly wiped away as she elegantly adjusted her knee-length gown. Xia appeared behind her with her P.A., stating, “You shouldn't have held back and listened to the nonsense Karla spewed.”Abigail chuckled. “It's okay.”“Maybe it's time to wrap this up,” Abigail declared. “I will go alone.” She slung her bag over her shoulder and left.“She's so strong,” Linda remarked as they watched Abigail drive away.“You're right,” Xia concurred. “She's also a great person. Right?”Xia dropped her gaze to Linda, nodding in agreement. Meanwhile, Karla kept a watchful eye on Duncan as he drove, his demeanor almost reckless. She hesitated to stop him, not wanting to ruin his mood. However, as Duncan nearly lost control, endangering their lives, she forced him to pull over.“I am sorry,” Duncan apologized after stopping. It dawned on him that he should have been more careful, realiz
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Duncan was surprised at what he heard and his expression turned stoic. “Duncan, I only learned about that tonight when I heard her and Karla talking about executing the plan.”Duncan looked away slowly, unable to believe his ears.Karla came closer and said, reluctantly, “Also, Abigail is Rhino's niece. I knew about it.”Duncan's gaze shifted to her in astonishment. “You learned about it today?”Karla shook her head. “It was during the last party.” Duncan's jaw dropped. “I'm sorry.”“You kept it from me for days?!”“I'm sorry, Duncan, I didn't intend to do that.”“Crap! How can you tell me that? Abigail is related to my father's killer and you kept such important information from me. Why?!”Karla sighed, remorse evident in her eyes. "Duncan, I didn't want to burden you with more pain. I was torn between revealing the truth and protecting you from the harsh reality. I thought it would be better to let you know at the right time."Duncan groaned, frustration and betrayal etched on hi
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“Duncan!” Karla yelled, taking a step, but a smile on his face eased her worries. Gregg's men, stationed to take Duncan down, surfaced, awed by Duncan's calmness. Karla, surprised, rushed to him, checking his entire body in panic. “Duncan, are you okay?” Duncan nodded, taking off his suit jacket. Unbuttoning his sleeves, he revealed a bulletproof vest. Karla gasped and sighed. “You're wearing a bulletproof?” Duncan nodded, and she laughed softly before pulling him into a hug, panting. Amidst the chaos, Duncan embraced Karla. "I had to take precautions. I couldn't risk anything happening at this critical moment." Karla, relieved, whispered, "I was terrified. It looked so real." Duncan kissed her forehead. "I needed it to be convincing. Now, let's let them think they succeeded." Zinnia and Ma'am Luna, still amid the chaos, discreetly slipped away, realizing the plan had taken an unexpected turn. Lady Zelda, shocked, approached Duncan and Karla. "Duncan, are you alright?"
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Ma'am Luna, losing her patience tightened her grip on Zinnia, urging her. “Answer me!” Unsure of how to respond, Zinnia hesitated before finally deciding to play along.“I didn't do anything, grandmother. Duncan just disappeared on his own, and I don't know where he is.” Zinnia maintained a facade of innocence, concealing the dark truth lurking beneath the surface. Ma'am Luna let go of Zinnia and she excused herself to use the bathroom. Confirming ma'am Luna wasn't watching her as she walked away, Zinnia signaled to Gregg who was standing some meters away from her, and headed out. Gregg followed her. He walked up to her as she paced back and forth outside.When he tapped her, she spun, startled and almond screamed.“Dear, relax. What's wrong?” Gregg asked.“Ma’am Luna, I mean my grandmother seems to be suspecting me. She just asked me about Duncan earlier.”Gregg frowned, concern etching his face. "What did you tell her?"Zinnia took a deep breath, trying to compose herself. "I
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After a brief silence, Karla pointed at Abigail, who strangely did nothing but stare at her in astonishment. “If you ever wish ill for Duncan again, then I won't think twice before giving you a dirty slap to get you thinking straight.”Abigail smirked and chuckled before rubbing her stinging cheek, which had turned red.“You know what, Karla? You're unbelievable. I had thought for once that you're different from those selfish women out there. I had empathy for you when you opened up to me, and that's why, to date, I have not told Duncan about your relationship with Rhino. You have turned against him and stabbed him in the back. Why? Because he rejected you?! You're so pathetic.”Abigail shrugged and straightened up, managing to smile. She simply said, “Enjoy the party, and… my regards to Duncan.” With that, she entered her car. Karla watched her drive off, engulfed in bitterness, then returned inside.Abigail pulled by the side of the main road later and called Xia.“You're at the pa
