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After Lucy Payseur left, David and Liam talked for a lot of time.Kyra acted like she couldn’t hear them, but her ears were focusing on their conversation. After they finished their talk and left, Kyra found herself sighing and shaking her head, “Listening to their talk brought me a headache.”Connie brought coffee to her.“I mean, Connie, how can there be clones? David must be out of his mind, right?” Kyra said. “The technology hasn’t progressed that far.”Connie stood there silently for a second and said, “I’ve never spoken to this with anyone, not even my husband or children, but since you talked about this, I’ll tell you.”“Mm?” Kyra’s gaze focused on Connie.“My dad told me that I was not born to him and his wife,” Connie said. “I was not born in a woman’s womb, either, but rather an artificial one. About seventy years ago, when it was still taught in schools that the earth is flat, my Dad worked on Coney island. He was married, but he couldn’t have any children, so he brought me
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 517
Lucy Payseur was traveling in an olive green Bentley Mulsanne. She received a text message from her brother, asking how Kyra Lynn was.“Is he planning to make her his Xth wife or something?” Lucy could only shake his head. “Why is he my elder brother? If I was born first, I would have put him under my foot. Tsk, life really isn’t fair.”The Payseur family strictly followed the rule of giving everything to the first child, who would then take care of others. So, Lucy basically didn’t own anything of her family and had to live off of her brother’s grace and mercy and what not.This was why she had always wanted to marry someone and get out of her brother’s complete control. But the worst part was that she was only allowed to marry the guy that both her brother and her dad would give consent to.To this day, nobody that she chose was also selected by them.“Elisin will happily keep me a bachelor for the rest of my life,” Lucy began to bite her nails. “I must get the Lynn family to surren
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 518
Lucy smiled at Rebecca’s words. “It seems you really treasure this house, so much so your brain is not able to see the danger you’re in. If this house is really worth more than your life, then I’m going to raze it to the ground. Your building that is.” Saying that Lucy began to walk away. “Watch out for the so-called fire you talked about. Be awake 24 hours of the day, as danger can come from any direction. Any second.”Lucy walked out of the villa, and the driver glared at Selena and Rebecca before leaving.“These scoundrels… how dare they treat us like this?” Selena snorted. “But we must find out what that woman’s background is. If she’s really as dangerous as she says she is, then…”Rebecca briefly glanced at her mother. “This villa is mine. If you want to sell it, you can do it over my dead body.” Saying that she went back upstairs.“Tsk,” Selena could only shake her head.Lucy was about to enter into her Bentley car but then she noticed a silver sports car that was parked in the
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 519
The next morning.Russell woke up and was very surprised to see his channel’s subscribers growing exponentially. The recent videos he released regarding the Creed Zone, and the livestreams he did there went viral.His subscriber count crossed the eighty thousand mark, which sort of overwhelmed and even scared him.Russell was experienced with editing videos, and he had his own style. Many readers complimented his editing skills, and it made him happy.But still, a lot more people asked him to go to the Creed Zone again and make more videos. Some other asked him if he was able to get an autograph from Regan Creed.“That’s right. I haven’t taken his autograph,” Russell thought. “I still have the card he gave me. I should give it back to him since it can get dangerous if it falls in wrong hands. Next time I meet him, I’ll perhaps get his autograph. Mm?” He looked at his mom who was reading a newspaper. “What are you so intently reading about?”“Nothing,” she put the paper down and was wa
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 520
“Hahaha, this is what I wanted,” Lucy was laughing while sitting at the dining table and having breakfast with the Heller family.Even Charlotte was sitting at the table, and she didn’t look all that happy.“I really want to see Liam’s face and my brother’s face right now,” Lucy added. “My brother must have realized by now that I was behind it. That’s why I switched off my phone for now.” She was laughing, but no one else laughed along with her. “Why aren’t you all laughing? Aren’t you all happy, too?”“Hahaha, we’re happy,” Stacy also laughed along. Harry also forced himself to laugh.Roddick, however, just couldn’t do such a stupid and embarrassing thing. He looked at Charlotte and asked, “Why didn’t you give permission to destroy the lands that Kyra owns?”“Because she’s my daughter, you fool,” Charlotte coldly blurted. “Our goal was to put Liam in his place. We don’t have to hurt Kyra for it.”“Tsk, you talk like you care for her, but you are part of the reason her marriage was br
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 521
Regan was talking with Ross Raer.“This is the deal, Mr. Regan,” Ross said. “You’ll still own ten percent of Creed Tech company after all this. Of course, in the eyes of the world, the company will forever be yours. It’s just that Sir Elsin wants to have this company come under his authority, not just because he sees great potential in your Dream Creed game but for a lot of other reasons.”“I’ve already shown him my middle finger,” Regan replied patiently. “So why did he send a double-tongued snake like you now?”Ross forced out a smile. “Your audacity is inspiring, Mr. Regan, but think about what’s going to happen if you keep refusing to side with the crown. I’m sure the federal agency will be over your company just like how they’re sending lots of tax return documents to Liam’s companies recently. Liam must be gnashing his teeth at them every hour of the day. At least, he’s still not old unlike you. Do you also want to grind your teeth at such an old age? I personally suggest that y
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 522
On the same evening after Jessica had spoken with Regan, Jessica was about to go home.And she overheard the people talking about something interesting. On top of that, they came to her and asked her, “Since when was Boss Regan planning for this?”“Why didn’t you tell us?”Jessica could only force out a smile and tell them, “I can’t tell you everything, because most of the time, I’m not allowed to reveal information.”After they went away, Jessica took the stairs instead of using the elevator just so she could avoid talking with others.“Sir Regan launched a new streaming website exclusively used for Dream Creed?” Jessica checked the website on her mobile, and its features were mind-boggling. The user interface was so much more advanced than any website she had ever seen. “T-This isn’t that user-friendly. Most people might have a difficult time getting started. Is that why he released it many days before the game was even released?”But Jessica couldn’t digest that she didn’t know abo
The Secret Successor CHAPTER 523
The next morning.When Elora woke up, she saw Russell streaming a video live, sharing his video editing experience. There were more than 4000 people watching.Elora came and straight away shut the laptop, leaving him in shock. “Mom! Why did you do that?”“Why?” Elora coldly glared at him. “You are not sleeping enough these past three days. I know you got a lot of new viewers, but health comes first. Everything else comes afterward.”“If you stop the stream like that, what would they think?” Russell retorted. “They’ll unsubscribe and leave.”“Then let them leave. If they can’t even let you get some sleep, then it’s better for you to never know them,” Elora said. “Do you still remember what I told you when you said you wanted to pursue vlogging as a career?”Russell paused for a second and said, “Aspire for things you don’t have, but be satisfied with what you get.”“You can’t ever be satisfied if you try to please everyone,” Elora blurted. “Go and get some sleep now.”“B-But what about
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THANK YOU:: The Secret Successor has found his family as well as his love! There’s no one more lucky in the world than one who has a family that loves them. They don’t say blood is thicker than water for no reason. But I’d say, love is even thicker than blood. So, Russell is lucky to have a loving mom, dad, grandfather, and a childhood girlfriend. How lucky are you in your life in terms of relationships? Do you have people who support you when you are down? I hope so. I started the novel with the thought of finishing it in 500 chapters, but it took this long. To all those who read every chapter and reached this page… you have my humble and grateful thanks. A big thanks to reader Oyewale Gabriel for your immense support. And then to Mickey Ritch for your votes as well as comment support. Next is Ricky, who is one of the earliest readers of this novel. Good to still see you around. To Charlie Mcmillen, who has a silent but strong presence, you have my Mcvery thanks. And then, we hav
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A few weeks later.Charlotte was at her home, eating peanuts, which didn’t taste good on her tongue right now. It wasn’t the peanuts that had the issue, but her tongue and her mind.“Even the food isn’t going inside,” Charlotte pitifully said. She called Kyra’s mobile, but Kyra didn’t answer.Seconds later, Kyra sent a text message: Don’t bother me.“Tsk, she’s completely cut herself off,” Charlotte tossed the mobile away at the wall. “But she’s sticking with Liam and Russell when they’re not even related to her by blood. It doesn’t make any sense!”“Do you want me to kidnap her and bring her here?” William asked.“Do you want Liam to kill both of us?” Charlotte asked him back.“N-No.”“Forget about Liam…” Charlotte looked at the file in her hand. “This bastard Russell came up with such a clever contract. If I sign this, I’ll basically be giving up my shares in the company, but in return, I’ll earn in the billions.”“Since he’s going to trouble you anyway, he’s giving you a profitable
CHAPTER 635
Jessica was never gifted so many chocolates by anybody before. She immediately hugged Russell with excitement. “You’re the best!”“Wait, they are not just for you,” Russell said. “You’ll be sharing these with everyone at the table.”“U-Uh, of course,” Jessica couldn’t smile as freely anymore because there weren’t multiples for some types of chocolates, and she didn’t want to give those away to others. “I-I will do it after we finish dinner,” she said. “I mean, if we eat chocolates before, then we won’t be able to eat the meal properly.”“You can just distribute them now,” Russell said.“U-Um,” Jessica reluctantly got up and began to distribute the chocolates to everyone at the table. But when she came to Russell, she didn’t put any chocolate on his plate.“Wait, you forgot me,” Russell said.She leaned in and whispered in his ear, “Didn’t you say that I AM your chocolate?”Russell blushed. “Ahem,” he quickly controlled his expression. “I see.”Jessica sat down. The waiters began to se
CHAPTER 634
A few nights later.At Tuna Waves restaurant.The entire top floor was booked by the Lynn family for the night.A large dining table was arranged in the center of the floor. Kyra was the first to attend, because she was the only one who arranged this dinner and invited the people she believed she should.As she waited a bit nervously, to her shock, Jessica was the first to arrive. She was dressed in her work attire and didn’t even have makeup on. Was she coming straight from work?Jessica sat down at a chair but didn’t speak to Kyra and just waited.There was an awkward atmosphere between these two.“I’m not going to eat you, so you can talk,” Kyra voiced her mind. “You came here early so that you can make sure nothing ‘strange’ happens, right?”“Well, I have to protect my guy,” Jessica replied, putting her mobile down, “so that I won’t lose him again.”“Don’t worry then. I think of Liam as my dad, so Russell becomes my brother now,” Kyra stated. “I can’t marry my brother now, can I?”
CHAPTER 633
Other than Arnold, nobody was told that Liam was Russell’s biological father, as Elora and Liam just didn’t feel the need to do so.They believed that revealing that truth now would only bring unnecessary complications.Elora felt like a lot of burden had been lifted off her heart after she told Arnold the truth.Russell also felt happy that Viola was talking to him. Though James was still clouded by his anger, Russell didn’t feel bad about it as James was known for his impulsive behavior.Russell believed that James would understand with time.Liam and Elora went away in a different car, whereas Russell left in his Boyen Redemption. Driving with an injured hand wasn’t easy, but he somehow managed it and got home.Regan was talking with Gage’s dad and introduced him to Russell. “This is the man I trust the most in the world. He’s your friend Gage’s father. His name is Steven.”Russell saw that Steven’s eyes were completely white. “Nice to meet you, Steven?” he looked at Regan. “Is he b
CHAPTER 632
“I don’t get it. Why do you want to marry her of all people?” Teresa asked quickly. “She’s been sick for decades, and no one knows when she might get sick again and die, not that I’m wishing for it, but I’m just stating the possibility. In addition to that, Russell is already your son-in-law, isn’t he? So, if you marry his mother now, what will the world think of it?”Liam smiled and asked her, “You think I didn’t consider all those things?”“U-Uh…” Teresa didn’t know what to say because he looked calm despite everything she had just said. She looked at Elora. “Are you not going to eat anything?”“No, I’m full,” Elora said, even though the real reason she refused was because she didn’t want to eat what was brought by Jennifer. Elora then glanced at Arnold. “Can we talk privately?”Arnold was not expecting that. Without even looking at Teresa or Jennifer, he said, “Sure. Why not?”Jennifer didn’t want them to talk, but all she could do was stand there and watch as Arnold and Elora walk
CHAPTER 631
Charlotte left the hospital, but on her way home, she received pictures from one of her friends.And these were pictures of Liam and Elora eating at a restaurant.“Stop the car,” Charlotte said.William quickly pressed the brake. He looked back, and Charlotte was fuming.She felt like her body was set on fire. She wasn’t able to stand it.“How can he…”Seeing Liam hold some other woman’s hand, she wasn't able to digest it and pulled her hair with one hand. “Fuck! This isn’t happening. Fuck! Fuck!”“What’s wrong, ma’am?” William quickly asked.“He’s getting away from me,” she said angrily as well as sadly. “He’s really getting away from me.”One mistake cost her everything.Her husband, her daughter, and even her sister, all of them moved away from her.The only person that was still with her was William.“Why won’t you also leave my side?” she asked him.“Does a dog ever leave the side of its master?” he said. “They may be manipulative, abusive, but the dog still loves its master.”Ch
CHAPTER 630
“Fuck off, bitch,” Natasha pressed the trigger.However, nothing happened.Jessica thought she died, but she didn’t. She quickly recovered from the mental shock and slapped Natasha’s hand, making the gun fall out of her hand. “That’s an autoloader. You should manually cock for the first shot for it to be fired.” She kicked Natasha in the gut as hard as she could.Jessica was a very powerful woman, and so her kick sent Natasha crashing back violently.Jessica then sat on Natasha and began to hit her.“W-Wait,” Natasha tried to speak. “That gun wasn’t loaded.”“You expect me to believe that?” Jessica began to punch her face repeatedly, making her lips rupture and bleed. Still, she didn’t stop and kept going.The other employees gathered around. One of them picked up the revolver and checked for the bullets. “Ma’am, this gun really is empty.”Jessica was a bit shocked to hear that. “What?”“I told you…you fucking bitch!” Natasha grabbed Jessica’s throat and squeezed it. “I’ll kill you fo
CHAPTER 629
“Aww,” Elora crashed on the floor and cringed in pain. Liam rushed over to help her and tried to help her get up, but she got up on her own, saying, “I’m not that old yet.”“I never said you were,” Liam put forward the bouquet of lilies.“What the… too white and bright,” she blurted. “Your taste sucks.”Liam was shocked because it was Russell’s suggestion.Elora plucked just one lily from the bouquet and smelled it. “Anyway, what brought the great Liam Lynn here. There’s no child in this house, you know.”Liam’s expression suddenly hardened. Whether she was trying to mock him or was purposely trying to tease him, it felt like a joke that went too far. However, he saw not a ounce of negativity in Elora’s eyes. It was as if she was testing him to see how he’d react. “My child, no, our child is in this house, is he not?” Liam replied.Elora somewhat smiled. “Yeah, he is upstairs. You can go and talk to him.” She sat back on the couch. “If you move out of the way, I’ll watch the TV. The c
