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A Billion Reasons for Revenge Under Investigation
"Alright, Emily, I will be right there...." I said, with Emily leaving after.With a sigh, I stood up as I gently opened my door, walking out of my office. My eyes caught sight of them standing, awaiting my presence.There were four of them, precisely."Good afternoon... are you Mrs. Scarlet Hawthorne?" one of them asked after I arrived before them."Yes, why...? I was told you were asking for me.""Yes... my name is Officer Rowan, and we are here to invite you to our station for a few questions...""Few questions? Alright then, but what is this about...?""You will find out once we reach the station, ma'am." He said.I was sure this was about Tristan's murder... I didn't want to be dragged into all this, but I guess I already was.Why did he have to get killed the night of the party?I saw no other option than to agree and follow the cops' words."Can I get my stuff at my office first?" I requested."Alright, ma'am."I left, returning to my office, as I grabbed onto my phone and purs
Last Updated : 2024-09-19A Billion Reasons for Revenge Unwelcome Ecounters
I left no reply further to him, for I knew nothing of who he was and how he knew me.I withdrew my gaze from my phone, retreating as I made my way to my car and slowly entered. Gosh! All this stress I never wanted now. The time seemed to have slipped away with some minutes passed, tired and restrained from the police bringing me over to the station. All I needed now was to sit and relax my mind a bit and try to calm the situation at hand. The project would commence tomorrow, and I hoped there wouldn't be any sort of delay this time to affect it. And I hoped this death of Tristan just didn't prove to get in the way.That detective, I was sure that even with what I had made known or said, it seemed he hardly believed me and would mostly have his eyes on me for some periods of time.Releasing a sigh, I started my engine as I drove off, leaving the station. I decided to drive back to the mansion instead. I needed some time to relax and calm down my nerves.Arriving back at the mansion,
Last Updated : 2024-09-20A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Moment's Rage
Alexander's POVHer hands reached from behind, cradling my chest. "I have been expecting you, love... I need you, I need you now," she whispered, her lips pressing a gentle kiss on my back."What are you doing, Eva? You said you wanted to talk?" I questioned. I had more important matters to attend to than being here right now.A gentle push redirected her hand as I turned to face her. "Just tell me why you called me here," I demanded. But her hands came back, slowly tapping and caressing my body, her eyes darting."I need you now," she insisted.I had enough. I held her hands, withdrawing them again. "If this is the reason you called me here, then I am sorry, but I need to go now.""Why? What's wrong with me? Or is there someone else? Why do you always play on ignoring me? I love you; why don't you get that?"Damn, are we doing this again, really? I told her countless times, but it just seems so hard for her to grasp."Stop it, Eva. You know there is nothing between us. You needed me,
Last Updated : 2024-09-21A Billion Reasons for Revenge Calculated Revenge
Scarlet's POVMy eyes glared at the mirror as I slowly applied some lipstick, putting on some makeup. Finally, today was the commencement of the project after so many things leading to the postponing; it was finally time.Time to begin my plan, no more delay in it all.Wearing a nice, designer dress, I stepped down the stairs, making my way to my car, as I drove off, leaving the mansion and returning to the company, enteringThe mood was quite a busy one, with each employee working on their tasks. Well, I should expect the busy mood, as the company's AI project was to commence today.I slowly walked forth, making my way to the elevator, which took me to my office floor.Entering my office, I opened up my window, glancing at my laptop, checking out my research and information regarding the AI project.I needed each detail to be correct, with no sign of errors or faults. This was a big deal for me, being my first project to oversee, so I wouldn't want it going badly now.A knock grabbed
Last Updated : 2024-09-23A Billion Reasons for Revenge The Missing Piece
"We're going to have issues setting up the real-time pipeline without Aiden's input. Should we wait?" "We can't delay. Let's move forward with the preliminary steps. He'll catch up," I uttered. My plan went on-site well; the AI project had begun, and Aiden's absence was evident. Sure, this may leave a slight problem, but nothing that can't be solved. But he would certainly get a lot of consequences from this. "What's going on here?" A voice snapped me out of my thoughts, drawing my attention. It was Alexander who had walked in to analyze the project's progress. "Well, the team is having a slight issue," I replied. "Slight issue? Why?" he questioned. "Aiden, one of Nova Solutions' lead party, is absent. He was supposed to be in charge of optimizing the model for real-time data processing, but his absence proved to leave us with a whole bunch of mess to fix up," I explained, observing Alexander's mood slowly changing. "After what I made known yesterday, they all just don't seem t
Last Updated : 2024-09-24A Billion Reasons for Revenge Silent Schemes
A deep silence filled the room for a few seconds, with all eyes staring, some at Aiden and some at me."So, Mr. Aiden Harrison, do you know why you were called here to this meeting?" Alexander uttered, breaking the silence."I- I mean – I had no idea today was the project commencement, Sir," Aiden whispered."Don't you hear yourself? You were here yesterday, and the news reached you all that the project would commence today. Now, you're telling us you didn't know. Do you think this is some sort of joke, Mr. Aiden?" Alexander's tone echoed with burning rage.I admit I had never seen him this angry before, but I guess business was no joke in their line of work.What was more interesting and fun was Aiden's downcast gaze. I loved it all, but I still had no idea why I was called up to this meeting. Was this truly about Aiden? It didn't seem like they had known about the message."The shareholders have decided to relieve you of your job... you are fired, Mr. Aiden," the words slashed throug
Last Updated : 2024-09-25A Billion Reasons for Revenge Unexpected Guest
"Shocked?" she whispered with a sly grin spreading across her lips. My eyes felt deceived as I retreated a bit before glaring again to confirm. She was at my doorstep. What was going on? What was she doing here?"Why are you here, Evelyn?" I questioned, my tone firm as I gave her an unwelcoming glance. Her hands pushed me as she barged in."How is it so bad that I came to see my stepsister? I missed you," she said mockingly. Thankfully, Sebastian wasn't yet at home; I wanted to avoid all this drama."Leave now, Evelyn.""Sadly, I can't, not after I'm done with what I'm here for," she said, walking further into the mansion, observing its interior. "Not bad. When I heard that my stepsister was the wife of Sebastian Hawthorne, the handsome and famous billionaire, I just had to confirm things.""Jealous?" I asked, watching her gaze slowly return to me. "You're jealous, right? I'm sure you thought that after I left, I would crawl through the dirt to survive. I mean, I'm sure that's what yo
Last Updated : 2024-09-27A Billion Reasons for Revenge Shocking News
A buzzing tone grabbed my attention as I reached for my phone. My face caught sight of the anonymous caller, but this time it was a video call. I found it hard to believe he would eventually call, but this was finally the time to confirm things. From the pictures, I had no idea who he was or how he knew me and got my details.A silent pause came over me as I slowly grabbed the phone and picked up the video call, releasing another sigh. My eyes caught a glimpse of him, but he seemed to be in the dark. I said nothing at first, my eyes trying to catch a glimpse of him in the shadowy background. "Hi," a voice came through, and I guessed it was him."Hello," I replied in a whisper, my eyes still searching. "Why can't I see your face? Why the shadowy background? Are you trying to hide something?" I questioned. Him calling on a video call wasn't helpful if I couldn't see him. I needed to confirm if the picture he sent was truly him.He left no reply, which made me more curious as to why he w
Last Updated : 2024-09-28
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A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Life in Danger
Loud gunshots echoed through the room as blood trickled. My eyes sprang open, only to realize it was all just a dream, as the rays of the sun that gleamed through the window caused my eyes to shut again. I tried removing my gaze from the blinding light, only to catch sight of Sebastian sitting on the bed near me."Are you—" he said, but in a blink, I found myself on him, my hands wrapped around him as I let out a sigh.I was trying to catch my words as they hoped to escape, remembering last night's incident with Kaiden almost shot and me almost killed.But wait, how did I end up here, then? The last thing I could remember was trying to run. As my gaze caught sight of Kaiden bleeding even more, I ran, going deeper into the forest...What happened next? I had no idea what took place next.I released my hands, retreating a bit as my gaze raised to meet Sebastian's."Are you alright?" he questioned, helping me back as I laid my head, resting back on the bed."What happened last night, Seb
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Tracking the Enemy
"What happened, boss?" Darius asked, walking up to me as I returned my phone to my trousers. "I will kill them all. I will make sure I rip him from limb to limb.""Boss?""Get the vehicles ready, Darius. It seems we need to attend to some things," I said, my gaze returning to Nikolai, who remained there, his eyes fixed on mine. "I don't care who he is, Nikolai. I shall have his head, and I hope you help me get his location. That's all I need from you." I made my way out of the warehouse, entered my car, and drove off with a few of my men and Darius trailing me.Many thoughts swirled in my mind as I tried processing the situation. I could only hope they would hold up until I arrived there. Whoever this mystery Don is, I will make him pay. How dare he play such tricks? Really, I need to take care of every single one of them who lurks in the shadows, labeled as my enemy, plotting against me.Not long after, I arrived at the location Scarlet had dropped. Stepping out of my car with a few
A Billion Reasons for Revenge The Point of No Return
"No!" I exclaimed.What was happening? Who was that stranger?Before I could make proper sense of what was unfolding before me, my eyes caught sight of the stranger approaching me with the pointed dagger. My mind could only scream one word, 'Run!' I stood up, hoping to flee, but my legs felt like jelly as I stumbled back onto the ground, my hands brushing against the dirt.I turned my gaze, watching the stranger getting closer with every inch."No, stay away, stay away," I muttered, trying to get on my feet to escape.It felt like a hit on my back as an excruciating pain tore through me."And where do you think you're going?" I heard the stranger utter. His grasp tightened on my neck, slamming me against the wall with his dagger poised, ready to drive deep into my flesh.Really, this couldn't be it; I couldn't die, not now. Mom still needed me; I wanted to see her get better, and I wanted to make Evelyn pay. But now it seemed like all my plans had been cut short, and here I was, facin
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Blood in the Night
Scarlet's POV"And look who we have here?" My eyes landed on Evelyn walking up to my side. I wasn't surprised to run into her here."How may I be of help to my stepsister, or does she miss her father's restaurant so much that she came back running? Don't worry, I can be sure to hire you as the dishwasher, maybe. At least we are family," she said.I felt like strangling that witch. Her mere presence only seemed to ignite more anger within me. But I couldn't let go of what I had just learned from the detective—she had plotted my parents' death. I needed answers as to why she did that. I mean, the property was already hers, so why did she do that? I wanted to force her to spill it all out and then send her to jail afterward to rot for all her crimes.But now, knowing she had gone to such lengths to kill, I was sure that she was behind my mother's predicament. I was certain she was behind every single bit of it. And even knowing so much, all I could do was put on a fake act.I didn't want
A Billion Reasons for Revenge The Hunter Becomes the Hunted
Sebastian's POVArriving at the warehouse, I stepped out of my car, greeted by my men stationed outside. There were more of them than usual, with some stationed on the roof, their eyes scanning each and every nook. I was sure this was not something to take lightly.Whoever this new enemy was, I would make sure to bring him down."Boss, you're here?" My eyes landed on Darius approaching me in haste. "I am happy to see you are..." His voice trailed off as I could only wonder why, only to remember my half-beaten state."What happened, boss? Don't tell me they got to you also," Darius questioned."Just tell me, Darius. Who are these people, and what do they want with us? Why are they doing this, and mostly, I want to know who their boss is," I questioned, hoping to get straight to the point."I wish to know as well, boss," Darius replied simply, as his words left a stun."What do you mean, you don't know who they are?" I asked, my brow furrowed. "No, boss.""What do you mean, Darius? You
A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Sister's Secret
"How much do you know about your sister?" he questioned.My eyes narrowed, and I felt a slight twitch in my jaw. "Stepsister," I corrected, my tone crisp.Really, I cared less about what she was up to. Why would I? But given all that had been occurring lately, I had no choice but to dig in and find out what she was plotting. He had called me up here, claiming to give me some information, but instead, he was here asking me these silly questions."Get to the point. I thought you were the one blubbering about not liking to waste time. Just tell me what you called me here for. Have you found out some new information regarding Evelyn?" I questioned, looking at the relaxed presence of him as he rested his back against the chair, leaning with his eyes glaring. All he left was a silent response."Well, after digging further and trying to patch up your stepsister's dealing with the guy charged with assault, I learned he carried out a job for her.""A job? What job? What job did he carry out?"
A Billion Reasons for Revenge The Wait for Truth
[Scarlet's POV]Returning back into the room, I saw no sight of Sebastian. Really, where did he suddenly go? Did he leave? I left the room after, walking down the stairs, and then my eyes caught sight of the maid."Did Sebastian leave the house?" I questioned, and she nodded yes.Really, he had left the mansion. Could anything be so important for him to leave in such a condition? I could only hope he wasn't another thing I would end up getting involved in.He had returned home with bruises today. A part of me wanted to ask questions, but why bother when, in the end, he would cut me off as usual?I had no choice but to treat his wounds because of the frantic state his mother was in after seeing his condition. I had to make sure he was alright, but he wouldn't allow her to come any closer.Today was the weekend, a day I hoped to spend in utmost relaxation, just trying to calm my mind of everything, but new problems seemed to be arising. I couldn't get my head around what the detective s
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Betrayal Runs Deep
I rushed into my room, my hands grasping onto my phone as I dialed up Darius's number, which persisted in ringing for a while before he finally picked up."Boss, are you alright, boss?" I heard his voice come through, a tensed and scared tone that my ears could grasp."What's happening, Darius? I just saw the news now?" I questioned, totally confused as to what was taking place. First, I was kidnapped by some men who I had little idea about, claiming their boss sent them, and now this news also of my men dead."I can't discuss it all on the phone, boss," he said.Something was fishy, just as I had suspected, and it seemed Darius knew more about this than I did. "Alright, Darius, let's meet up at the warehouse. I'm on my way now," I said."Alright, boss, please do be careful," Darius said before hanging up the call.It seems another new enemy has sprung out of their hole, and now I had to get my hands messy again. With all this, at least they didn't scheme and try to take my business d
A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Deadly Message
My eyes flickered as they sprang open, gazing at my constrained state. My hands were tied against a chair as I found myself in an unfamiliar building. I had no idea where I was."Seems you're awake," a voice caught my attention, and I turned to see the same guy who had attacked me at the club approaching, bending a little."How are you feeling there?" he mocked. Really, I wanted to rip his jaws out, but damn, I was tied up. Whoever they thought they were, how dare they kidnap me and tie me down?"If you want money, then say it," I said, my gaze fixed on him, hoping to negotiate my way out of this. Once I was finally free from their grip, I would make them all pay and hunt them down. They dared hit me; I would make them beg for their lives."You still don't get what's going on yet, do you?" he uttered, as my eyes narrowed with my brow raising. "What are you saying? You don't have to beat around the bush. Just name the amount you want, and let's get this over with.""I don't need your m
