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Unexpected Wealth Chapter 22 : Web of Lies
Richard Reynolds sits, looking somber, while his son Jackson stands in front of him, looking mocking.He lets out a loud sigh and begins to speak, his voice tinged with sadness." Jackson, perhaps we have crossed the line this time. Quentin is just a child, he doesn't deserve to be used as a scapegoat for our family's mistakes."But Jackson didn't take this concern seriously." Don't start softening me up now, father. We did what was necessary to protect our fortune and ensure that I inherit it. Quantin accepted our family's inheritance knowing the risks."Richard shook his head in disbelief." But he's your own son, Jackson! How can you be so insensitive? "Jackson responded without emotion." Business has no place for sentiments. Quantin was merely a means to an end, nothing more. His sacrifice will ensure the longevity of our empire."Richard pounded his fist on the table in disagreement." Listen to yourself ! How can you be so cruel? Quantin placed his trust in us and we betrayed
Unexpected Wealth Chapter 23 : The verdict and the conviction of Quantin
With his head down, Quantin felt tears running down his face as he felt powerless against the accusations leveled against him." I can't believe that the people I trusted the most have turned against me," he thought.The prosecutor then called another witness to the stand. The witness approached the court, took an oath, and sat at the witness stand." Could you identify yourself to the court, please? " asked the prosecutor." My name is Luis Cortez. I am a former member of a cartel led by the defendant, Quantin Reynolds," replied the witness." And in what capacity were you a part of this cartel? " continued the prosecutor." I was one of the main drug distributors. I was responsible for circulating the cocaine and heroin produced by the cartel on the streets," announced the witness." For how long did you work for this cartel? " asked the prosecutor." For nearly 10 years, from 2006 to 2016," answered the witness.Quantin could no longer bear the accusations made against him. He stoo
Unexpected Wealth Chapitre 24 : Chaos in the Jail.
This is Miranda's new husband." Are you in my way again? " replied Quantin, disgusted." Yes, it's me. I've come to demand retribution for the outrages suffered by my soldiers during our last encounter," he said sharply.At the mention of these bloody memories, a smile distorted Quantin's battered lips." If your soldiers were so weak, you'd better look for other soldiers. Because this time, I won't show mercy," added Quantin, casting a dark promise-filled gaze on Miranda's husband.Furious at Quantin's words, Miranda's new husband replied," You are ill and yet you dare to speak to me like this. Guards! Beat him to death," he ordered." I want to hear him beg for mercy before releasing him," he added." Sir, the prisoner has already been brutally beaten and has received no medical attention. Beating him again would likely kill him," one of the guards responded." I don't care if he dies! His death would not harm anyone," exclaimed Miranda's new husband." Sir, let's take him to the
Unexpected Wealth Chapter 25 : Obey or Defy.
This is how these mercenaries managed to transfer Quantin with them.[Several hours passed...]Quantin slowly opened his eyes, cursing the blinding light that invaded his field of vision." Where have I landed ? " he muttered in a voice tinged with worry.His mind remained confused and tortured. The most recent memory that came back to him was of fighting against unhappy prisoners in the courtyard before everything became dark.When his vision cleared, he was amazed to find himself lying in a vast and sumptuous reception room. Magnificent furniture, precious fabrics, and goldsmithing adorned the place from floor to ceiling.He looked at himself and was surprised to see that he was wearing extremely refined new clothes. A silk shirt, spike leather boots, velvet pants... everything seemed to have been tailor-made to his measurements.He rubbed his eyes, extremely bewildered." What's happening ? Where am I? How did I acquire these clothes by some miracle ? "So many questions were assau
Unexpected Wealth Chapter 26 : Checkmate ; Doriane's last move.
Quantin stands up furious, his expression dark. The veins on his temples pulsate." You got lucky," he growled.Then he throws several punches and kicks at Doriane, who blocks them all with surprising dexterity and strength. She deflects his punch and delivers an uppercut to his jaw, making him stagger." You're no match for me," she says in a soft and dangerous voice.Furious, Quantin wipes the blood from his mouth with the back of his sleeve and rushes at Doriane with all his might. After a sharp exchange of blows, Doriane pins Quantin to the ground, her fist raised like a sword to strike him." Surrender or I'll knock you out !" She says in a cold voice.Quantin remains panting under her weight, defeated and subdued. His pride in tatters, he can only whisper, " I surrender."Doriane squats down beside him, her breath short and her eyes shining with triumph." You've lost, Quantin. You're mine now," she says before kissing him passionately, carrying him away from any coherent thoug
Unexpected Wealth Chapter 27 : Shocking Revelation.
Flames erupted from the damaged tail rotor and the helicopter became uncontrollable, plunging into a frenzied descent towards the forest.Quantin screamed as his world literally crumbled around him. The guards also shouted as the pilot desperately fought against the levers, in vain.A second explosion tore through the fuselage. The helicopter disintegrated, scattering debris and bodies through the yawning cockpit.Silence fell abruptly over the forest. Doriane lowered her binoculars, her face remaining impassive. Her phone rang." It's done, Miss Doriane. The helicopter has exploded."" Good. Pack your bags and leave no evidence behind," she ordered before hanging up.[ 20 hours later... ]Quantin opened his eyes with difficulty, feeling intense pain all over his body as if he had been crushed under a heavy rock. Gradually, he regained consciousness and realized that delicate hands were massaging him gently.He blinked several times until his blurry vision focused on a face, that of D
Unexpected Wealth Chapter 28 : A Father's Last Will.
" Impossible, Mr. Chen! You must be mistaken. This joke has gone too far," exclaimed Quentin, laughing.Mr. Chen remained calm but firm." I am not joking, my son. The truth is that you are of my blood and flesh," he declared.Quentin furrowed his brows." How can you claim to be my father? Please stop lying !" he retorted.The family members watched the scene tensely but remained silent."Mr. Chen spoke gently." Quentin, I know this is difficult to accept. Many years ago, I had an affair with your mother whom I deeply loved. After that, we parted ways because she married Jackson Reynolds."" Later on, I learned of your birth, but your mother pleaded with me to let the Reynolds be your family. At the time, I agreed because of my attachment to her, but now that I see what this family has done to you, I regret not insisting on raising you and showering you with my love."Quentin's shoulders slumped as Mr. Chen's words hit home." If this is true, why reveal it to me now, after all thes
Unexpected Wealth Chapter 29 : Darkest Revelations.
Quentin reacted at lightning speed. He twisted his body to the side, narrowly avoiding the first bullet. He then dropped to the ground, sliding under the second shot. With a swift kick, he wrenched the weapon from Arjun's hand as the third bullet whizzed by him.Arjun looked on in disbelief, stunned by Quentin's skill." His movements are impressive," he thought.He was now unarmed, but his rage burned stronger than ever." But who are you really ?" he said aloud, then charged towards Quentin, ready to tear him apart with his bare hands.Suddenly, Doriane bursts into the room with two of her men. They lunged at Arjun, grabbed his arms, and slammed him against the wall.Arjun struggles violently against their grip." Let go of me! I'm going to kill him !" he screams, consumed by rage and grief.Doriane calmly approaches him." That's enough. Your anger won't bring back Mr. Chen," she says sternly.Arjun spits in her face." It's also your fault ! You and that bastard over there !"Dori
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Chapter 97 : Fierce Rivalry.
The room was now filled with a tense atmosphere as Quantin paced back and forth, lost in thought. Murielle scrutinized him attentively, concerned about the gravity of the situation. " Mr. Quantin, we cannot allow Miss Jasmine to take Ethan," she said in a soft, composed tone. " She hasn't been there for him all this time. Therefore, we cannot permit her to disrupt his life like this," she added. " I know, Murielle, but it's not an easy decision to make," Quantin replied with worry. " Ethan is her son, and he also deserves to know his mother. I can't just keep him away from her," he added. " I understand that, but you must consider what's best for Ethan," Murielle firmly retorted. " You are his father, and you are also a powerful man who has the means to fight for Ethan's custody if that's what's best for him." " Moreover, Miss Jasmine's sudden return and her threats of a custody battle show that she may not have his best interests at heart," she explained. Quantin paused, care
Chapter 96 : A Mother's Return
In the following days, an unpleasant tension settled between Quantin and Murielle, tinting their interactions with a polite distance due to the strictly professional nature they maintained.However, both remained haunted by the intimate moment they had shared.Murielle found comfort in little Ethan, dedicating herself to him with love and care.His innocent joy illuminated her days, helping her push away thoughts of that night in the kitchen.As for Quantin, he grew increasingly pensive. That kiss had awakened emotions in him that he could not ignore.He admired Murielle's dedication to Ethan and couldn't deny the growing feelings he had for her.Yet, he was equally aware of the complications such a relationship could bring, given their social positions.One evening, as the sun set on the horizon and the manor was draped in a warm glow, Quantin was sitting in his study when an employee came to inform him of Jasmine's arrival, Ethan's mother.Quantin's eyes widened with surprise." Jas
Chapter 95 : A Kiss in the Night.
" Ethan's nanny distinguished herself with her remarkable personality and unwavering dedication to her duties," Quantin continued." Therefore, she does not deserve to be tormented or mistreated in any way, no matter the form this act may take," he insisted, his voice gradually tinted with anger.The employees exchanged worried glances, realizing the gravity of the situation." As for you..." he said, staring intensely at the butler." I have always held genuine respect for you. However, if I were to discover that you persist in disturbing Murielle, I would not hesitate to dismiss you without hesitation."" Consider this a formal warning," he announced sternly.After this stern speech, Quantin concluded the meeting and invited everyone to resume their work.In the following days, Murielle continued to provide devoted and tender care to the adorable little Ethan.She played with him, prepared delicious meals for him, and put him to sleep at night by telling enchanting stories accompani
Chapter 94 : Interventions of Friendship.
An elegant black car parked in front of Lakshmi's residence, and Lina hurriedly stepped out of it.Devastated to see her best friend in this situation, Lina decided to intervene." Stop, Lakshmi ! Get up now ! " Lina ordered firmly as she quickly approached her.With tears in her eyes, Lakshmi eventually got up under Lina's insistence. Then she hesitantly wiped her face." Lina, I... I don't know what to do anymore. I love him so much, but he refuses to give me a chance," Lakshmi said with a broken voice.Lina hugged her and comforted her." I understand how difficult it is, but you can't demean yourself like this. There are other ways to express your feelings without putting yourself in such a situation."Lina looked around, noticing the gazes of passersby." Let's go inside. We can talk about all of this calmly," she suggested.And so, Lina and Lakshmi quickly entered the apartment.Once inside, Lakshmi collapsed on the sofa, still upset." Lakshmi, you need to respect yourself more.
Chapter 93 : Torn Hearts and Forbidden Love
[ One month later. ]Seated at the head of the large conference table in one of Chen Enterprises' meeting rooms, Quantin was surrounded by his colleagues.His new assistant, Fabrice, stood conscientiously by his side while the other employees were seated around the table." Thank you all for joining me today. I have called this meeting to discuss the partnership between Chen Enterprises and Mr. Kapoor over the past month," he began in a calm tone." I would like to hear your opinions on this collaboration. Although we already have the report on our revenue figures, I believe it is essential to hear your perspectives," he added with a hint of solemnity.Fabrice spoke with confidence." I am convinced that this partnership has proven to be extremely beneficial, and we must do everything in our power to make it last," he began." Our profits have increased by 15% since we teamed up with Mr. Kapoor. His strong industry connections have opened doors to new clients and valuable resources,"
Chapter 92 :Warm welcome and jealousies
Kapoor's laughter resonates once again as he looks at Quantin with a curious gaze." Allow me to ask, Mr. Quantin, are you married ? Do you have children ? " Kapoor inquires subtly.Quantin gently shakes his head. " No, I haven't taken the step of marriage yet. However, I have a son named Ethan. "" His mother and I have never succumbed to marital union," he adds with a touch of melancholy."Ah, I understand," Kapoor nods with a hint of understanding in his eyes." You are still young and enjoy well-deserved success. It would be quite regrettable for such a charming and powerful man like you to remain in a state of celibacy ! " Kapoor exclaims with a touch of elegance.Quantin replies with exquisite politeness, accompanied by a smile." You might be right, Mr. Kapoor."The two men share a knowing laugh before they resume their conversation.Meanwhile, outside, Lina sits in her car, lost in her thoughts, all of them absorbed by the charming Quantin Chen.She expresses her intimate re
Chapter 91 : Lina meets Quantin.
The abrupt change in Kapoor's behavior astounds Arjun." What does this mean ? " he exclaims.Before Kapoor can reply, Quantin intervenes," Mr. Kapoor, please explain what's going on here. Why are you insulting my brother ? "" Silence ! " Arjun turns towards Quantin." This concerns only Mr. Kapoor and me. Do not interfere," he adds.Kapoor lets out a chilling laugh." Oh, Arjun, poor fool. Did you really think I desired you? You evoke nothing but pity in me!"Arjun looks at him with disbelief." But you said..."" I said what you wanted to hear ! " Kapoor sneers." I wanted to see if you were truly trustworthy. And now, I realize you're nothing but a power-hungry traitor ! " Kapoor interrupts Arjun.Then, he turns to Quantin with an air of superiority." Mr. Quantin ! It was I who planted ideas in Arjun's mind. It was because of me that Arjun started demanding to be associated with Chen Enterprises."" I suggested he leave your company because he's so talented, yet he receives no r
Chapter 90 : Arjun resigns from Chen Entreprises
" Legally, the company bears your name, but it doesn't belong to you exclusively. I also have a say," Arjun retorted, not letting himself be disheartened." It's crucial that you understand it's my blood, sweat, and tears that contributed to building Chen Enterprises," he added, his eyes shining with fierce determination." However, Mr. Kapoor was right from the beginning because you treat me no better than a mere employee," he continued with some bitterness, emotions intertwining on his face.Quantin scowled, taken aback by Arjun's resilience." Be careful, Arjun. I have generously compensated you for your contributions."" It's not about money," Arjun replied sharply." It's about respect. Therefore, I demand to be an associate and co-owner of Chen Enterprises. I've more than earned it."Quantin shook his head, realizing that the situation was far more complicated than he had imagined." I'm afraid I cannot agree to that. The shareholding structure remains unchanged."Arjun clench
Chapter 89 : Inheritance Wars.
[ ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE CITY… ]Lakshmi, having entered her sumptuous mansion with impatience, let out a sigh of frustration." This Quentin, seriously..." she exclaimed as she walked into the luxurious living room.Her heart still racing with emotions, she grabbed her phone and immediately decided to call her best friend, Lina." Hello Lina ! You'll never guess how Quentin behaved with me today," Lakshmi blurted out as soon as her friend picked up." Really ? Tell me everything ! What did he do this time ? " Lina asked curiously." I went to his office to confirm our dinner plans for this afternoon," Lakshmi began." But when I arrived, he was in a deep conversation with a criminal who had just been released from prison ! "" What ? A criminal in his office ? " Lina exclaimed, surprised." Yes, and you'll never believe what he was doing. He wants to help her find a job ! Can you imagine ? " Lakshmi retorted with a hint of bitterness." But maybe he's just trying to be understandin
