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A Billion Reasons for Revenge Shattered Clues
After consoling Sebastian's mother, I led her outside the restaurant to her car. I watched as she entered, wiping her tears before starting the engine and driving off. This meeting hadn't brought me any closer to the answers I sought.I made my way back to my car and started the engine, driving without a destination in mind. It seemed I had no choice but to ask Sebastian directly about his alleged criminal activities and the true profession he had kept hidden beneath his businessman persona. But I knew it wouldn't be easy to get answers from him.After driving for a while, I decided to park at my mom's house. I had wanted to check on her before I was kidnapped. I had no idea how she was doing. As I stepped out of the car, I caught sight of Evelyn exiting the building, followed by Tristan – the same guy who had apologized to me, claiming it was all a mistake. Here he was with Evelyn, and I watched as the two shared a warm embrace before turning and walking away together.I approached m
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Twisted Realities
I stumbled back, a disoriented feeling washing over me. "What are you saying? What did you do, Evelyn?" I questioned, my hands raised, ready for an attack. What was she saying? Mom? Mental asylum? How was that possible? She was just fine a few days ago. Now, I was sure Evelyn must be lying. This had to be another one of her jokes, nothing less."Tell me now, Evelyn. What did you do to Mom? Answer me!" I uttered. All she let out was a slight chuckle with a sly grin, which only erupted a raging anger in me."What do you mean, 'what did I do to her'? I mean, the old lady went crazy, and she was taken in for treatment. How is that really my fault?" Evelyn replied, nonchalantly."Mom was just okay a few days ago! You're lying! She was fine, perfectly fine!" I shouted, disbelief clouding my mind."Oh, you don't believe me? Then why don't you go confirm it yourself?" Evenly challenged with a smirk."What do you mean?""She's in the city asylum, being treated. Why don't you go pay your precio
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Seeking the Truth
"Yes, the illegal kind. The substance was quite a harmful one, which currently has left some of her organs damaged, and her brain cells also, which left her in such a state. We are not sure yet, but we think she might have gotten the addiction side effect as well.""Addiction side effect? Brain damage? Drug overdose? Please, what are you saying, doctor? My mom doesn't take those kinds of drugs, so how is this possible?" My mom hardly smoked or drank, and now I was being informed that she had gotten into drugs. It all sounded absurd to me, knowing that my mom would never involve herself in such things. I knew my dad's death must have traumatized her or left her down, but yet, she couldn't, right?"I know this may be a lot for you to take in, but you have to try. The reports displayed show that it was due to a drug overdose.""Alright, doctor, let's say it's so. But what can we do now? Is my mom ever going to be alright again? Would my mom still be able to recognize me as her daughter o
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Uninvited Moments
Sebastian's POV;As my eyes opened, a buzz caused my ears to focus on the doorbell being rung, which persisted for a while before being answered by the maid. I was quite sure it wasn’t Scarlet."He's upstairs in his room," I heard the maid utter, and not long after, I could grasp footsteps approaching as they grew nearer to my door, leaving a creak as my eyes caught sight of Annabel walking in."Annabel?" I questioned, curious as to why she was here. I then remembered I had been absent from the workplace for some days and hadn't been in discussion with her during that period. As she got closer, I noticed a pause in her demeanor, and I watched her expression light up with concern."Boss, what happened to you?" she rushed, growing near and sitting on the bed beside me, her hands unsure where to lay a touch, as half my body was bandaged."It's nothing, Annabel," I said as I tried to sit up on the bed."How did this happen, boss? Who did this?" she continued to press."Let's just say some
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Edge of Retribution
I watched Annabel slowly retreat her hands as she stood up from the bed at the very sight of Scarlet."Alright, boss. I'll be going now. Hope you get well soon," she uttered before turning and leaving the room.Scarlet's presence indicated that she was here for something. Could it be that she was finally here for answers?I gently stood up, managing a few steps as I walked toward her. "Where are you coming from?" I questioned.One fact remained: I had no idea where she had gone to, mostly leaving the mansion in her state after the kidnapping incident. It was absurd that after such a situation, she was out again, leaving the mansion. Furthermore, I was still bothered by the question of whether I could trust her."What do you mean?" she said."It's a question, Scarlet. Where are you coming from?""If anyone should be asking questions, I should be the one asking them here, Sebastian. Who were those men back there? And what was the other man saying? Was it true that you killed his son?" s
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Cloaked Intentions
Scarlet's POVAfter leaving his room, I made my way to the couch and sat down, releasing a heavy sigh.I should have known, but why didn't he want to tell me? I deserved to know the truth. I deserved to know who he truly was, but he insisted on keeping me in the dark.Even though I sought answers to all my questions, his attitude only fueled my anger.I was a victim of his secretive life, unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. And yet, he hadn't even apologized for putting me in a life-threatening situation.Instead, he questioned my whereabouts this morning. Gosh! I hated his attitude, his arrogance, all of it.As I sat there, lost in thought, my phone buzzed, capturing my attention. It was a message from Alexander."The company will resume operations tomorrow. All staff members are assigned to return to work for the commencement and proceedings of the project," the message read.It appeared to be a forwarded message sent to all workers.So, I had to resume work tomorrow. It s
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Veiled Motives
"What are you saying, Sebastian? I never requested a bodyguard, so why hire one?" I asked."I don't need to give any answers for my actions. Just bear with him for now as the one who is going to keep track and ensure your safety for the meantime.""My safety?""Yeah," Sebastian said.What was it with him? Since when did he start caring about my safety? Every action of his toward me was based on him and his business.I knew there was more to this, but I would just be left unanswered in the end."I don't need one. I can take care of myself," I uttered, turning to leave."It is not a request, Scarlet. It's an order. He shall stand by your side wherever you go and fulfill his role as your bodyguard." Sebastian said as he left before I could utter any further words."So, ma'am, let's go," my presumed bodyguard said."I don't need a bodyguard. You get that?" I said, leaving a flickered gaze at him before entering my car, hoping to start the engine. I caught sight of him entering the car."W
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Lines of Power
"Scarlet...?" Aiden uttered, walking closer. As he approached, I gave a halt, raising my hands, my eyes leaving a frown at his mere sight."It's good to have you back here with us, Mr. Aiden," I said, maintaining a cool demeanor."Oh... yeah," he said, retreating a few inches."I hope we can continue the process of the project and ensure its success. I also hope no problems will arise from your side, Mr. Aiden," I stated firmly."Yes, Scarlet..." he said."I won't be repeating myself again, Mr. Aiden. It would be good if you learned to address your superior properly," I reminded him."Oh... alright, Scarl— I mean, Mrs. Scarlet," he corrected himself."Good, Mr. Aiden. Now, I advise you to get on with your duty. The company just resumed, and there's a lot to do now," I instructed."I know. I will also do my—" he started to stammer."That's enough, Mr. Aiden. As it is, you're just wasting my time," I said, hoping to leave."Wait!" he interjected, causing my legs to stop."What is it, Mr
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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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Blinded by Anger
Sebastian's POVI made my way out of the mansion, erupting in rage as I entered my car and drove off at that instant. How dare she? Why doesn't she just get it? Why doesn't she understand when I tell her to stay away? She speaks as though she knows what that woman did, how she made my every day a nightmare.The last thing I would ever want was to set my eyes on her again...I parked my car at a club as I entered, walking straight to the bartender. "Whiskey," I croaked as he poured me a drink. I gulped it in a swift motion, filling up another glass and downing that as well.The drink did little in calming me down, and neither did the music. I made my way to a seat, watching the display of dances from some of the ladies working in the club. Then, my eyes caught sight of one approaching me, sitting down near me. "Hi, wanna have some fun?" she whispered in my ear."I'm not in the mood," I said, giving her a furrowed brow. I wasn't here to make a night of desires. I was just here, hoping t
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Forbidden Shelter
I led Sebastian's mother outside the church, and as we approached my car, I noticed Kaiden awaiting my presence. His eyes were fixed on Sebastian's mother, trying to guess who she was."She will be coming with us, Kaiden," I uttered."Wait, back to the mansion?" Kaiden asked, seemingly surprised."Where else would it be?" I said with a furrowed brow, prompting him to give a nod.I helped Sebastian's mother into the back seat before joining her. Kaiden started the car engine and began driving away from the church. The sun had already set. Upon arriving back at the mansion in the late night, I helped Sebastian's mother out and noticed Kaiden's gaze still fixed on her."What are you still waiting for?" I questioned, snapping him out of his trance-like state. "Oh, won't you be going out again, ma'am?"Honestly, what was wrong with him? After a long stressful day, why would I think of going out again? And anyway, I had made sure to attend to all my plans I had set for today."No, Kaiden, y
A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Mother's Plea
What was she doing here?"Mam, let's go…" Kaiden snapped. "I have to check on something first." I said, leaving no further response to him as I made my way through the streets, eventually entering the building. With my eyes slowly scanning each side, I searched for Sebastian's mother. Then I caught her seated in the front seat, her hands cradled together. As I approached her, I noticed her shut eyes."Please God, I know I don't deserve a second chance, but please, just please let him see me as his mother. Let him look at me once again with love pouring out of his eyes. All I ask is just for a second chance, a second chance to correct all my wrong doings and make things right." She kept mumbling, her tears flowing out with a cracked sobber tone."Why are you here, Mam? Why did you have to leave in such haste?" Kaiden's words came in a whisper, but those whispers seemed to cause Sebastian's mother's eyes to spring open slowly as they landed on me."Scarlet?" She uttered, her very expres
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Unwelcome Company
Scarlet's POVAfter the detective left, I gently stood up and made my way out, my eyes landing on Kaiden standing outside, awaiting my presence."Are you set to go, ma'am?" he questioned."Yes, Kaiden, let's go," I said, entering the passenger seat as he entered the front seat.I felt less bothered by his presence; I could let things slide for now. I had my aims and plans to see through."Where are we going now, ma'am?" Kaiden's voice came through.Since everything was set and my plan to uncover Evelyn's intentions was underway, my only thought was visiting my mom."Take us to the city mental asylum, Kaiden," I said."Sorry, ma'am, mental asylum?" he asked."Are you questioning my words? That's the next direction we're heading to. If you have a problem with it, I would surely love to go there myself without you bugging at my side," I said."Alright, ma'am, I will drive now," he said, starting the car engine and driving on, leaving the restaurant behind. Not long after, we arrived at t
A Billion Reasons for Revenge The Business of Friendship
The evening hours found me seated, checking through some documents placed on my desk. My attention was grasped by a call later; checking it out, it was Alexander.What could he be calling about?I picked up the call."Are you free tonight, Sebastian?" Alexander uttered."Why?""Just that I missed a friend and wanted to spend some time with him. How about dinner tonight at the restaurant near your office?""You mean the Oakwood Grill restaurant?" I questioned."Yeah, Sebastian."Really, what could it be that he had called and was now asking for a meetup? Friends? I wouldn't say so. I only saw him as a business partner, and he had proved to me how he handles the business well, which impressed me. So, I was simply only impressed by his passion and talent, and I lent a little help. But I guess he took it wrong.I don't have friends; I don't need any. Workers, maybe. Business partners, maybe. But friends? Not really happening.But it doesn't seem like a bad idea to catch up for dinner. And
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Threads of Deception
I needed answers to all my questions, especially why he was with her.My fingers quickly dialed Rafe's number, calling him up. The call persisted, ringing for a few seconds before it was finally picked up."What could be the reason for receiving a call from you, Mr. Hawthorne?" Rafe's voice came through. "Do you need me to find someone for you again, or get some details?""Where are you now, Rafe?" I questioned, going straight to the reason why I had called."What do you mean, Mr. Hawthorne?""A question isn't answered with another, Rafe. Just tell me where you are now.""And why do you wish to know, Mr. Hawthorne? My whereabouts should be the least of your concern, but if you must know, then I strolled out a bit.""Strolled out?" I scoffed."Tell me, Rafe. Why were you with Scarlet today at the restaurant?" I questioned, noticing the silence that echoed after, as I could grasp a slow sigh through the call."It seems the hunter has also been hunted now. Were you spying on me, Mr. Hawt
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Veiled Threats
Sebastian's POV "I am not selling this land for such an amount. You either agree to my price or just leave. I have many other things to attend to," the man uttered.I couldn't help but let out a slight chuckle at his words. I had returned to work today; my wounds weren't fully healed, which was evident, but my resting time had seemed to run its course, and it was high time I got things done, taking my business to the next level.Now, here I found myself discussing with this greedy fool. The project had to begin tomorrow, no matter what, and the land deal had to be finalized today for that to happen. But it seemed that wouldn't be happening anytime soon if I didn't show him his place."Mr. Ambrose, or what was it again?" I asked."Ambrose," he responded as I walked closer to him, placing my hand on his shoulder with a firm yet gentle touch."Whatever. I don't care. I just want you to know that the papers shall be brought to you this evening, and I hope you don't disappoint. Sign them
