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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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge In the Grip of Revenge
Sebastian's POV After Scarlet left, I returned to my room to rest, only for my phone to buzz, catching my attention. It was a message. Checking it, I noticed it was from Darius, reminding me of his words from last night. I opened the message:"We have Gregor, boss. We've taken him to the warehouse."Those words hit me hard. Finally, I had Gregor within my grasp. Was this really happening? I had longed to have that bastard under my control for so long, and now I had finally got him. I couldn't deny that Darius had made it happen. He was the reason I was finally able to have Gregor at my fingertips."I will be right there, Darius. I want that bastard to remain in your grasp, no matter what," I texted back. Retreating my gaze from my phone, I intended to take the stairs and prepare myself, only to receive a call. It was Darius.I picked it up. "Boss... you're coming?" Darius inquired."What are you saying, Darius? Why wouldn't I make my way there?" I replied, puzzled by his inquiry."I
A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Debt in Blood
"Boss?" Darius's voice came through."What, Darius?" I questioned, only for me to gaze at him, pointing in a direction. I turned, witnessing Nikolai standing to one side.So he was here. Leaving Gregor's side, I made my way toward Nikolai, my gaze fixed on him."What are you doing here, Nikolai?""I am sorry, Mr. Hawthorne. I understand now that my actions went overboard back then, and I shouldn't have killed Gregor's son. But I had my reasons," he tried to explain."Still on about that damn reason, Nikolai?" I uttered, cutting him off. "You dare show up here after all you've done? I don't care a shit if you helped out in my rescue—I ended up there because of your betrayal in the first place! And you are here, spouting the same thing about having your reasons. Why don't you repeat that in the afterlife?" I said, drawing out a gun from one of my men beside me and pointing it at Nikolai, my fingertip close to pulling the trigger.I watched his men lift up their guns, pointing them at me
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Twisted Power Plays
Scarlet's POVAs the meeting came to an end, every worker present walked out, followed by Sebastian. My eyes stayed glued to Aiden, who was seated, mumbling to himself as he checked the files on his laptop.Really? So pathetic?I stood up, paying less attention to him as I left the office. He had messed himself up before I even started my own games.Walking through the hall, my eyes caught no sight of Kaiden. Could it be that he had finally given me my space?Well, I doubted he was gone. But where could he possibly be, then?As I intended to approach my office door, I caught sight of him at a corner, busy on a call.I guess I was right after all; thinking he had gone and finally giving me my space was something I had mistakenly assumed.But I couldn’t ignore his expression—those sudden serious expressions, with those darkening eyes. I had little idea about anything concerning him, as I wasn’t the one who selected him.Could he possibly be on the phone with Sebastian? What was his plan
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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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge In Search of Answers
As we clashed out on a long drive, I had told Kaiden to just keep driving around for a few minutes as I took in the air that came through the half-opened window. Maybe the peace and quiet were all I needed for just a moment. To let things go for just a few seconds and feel my life back once more.However, my thoughts soon disrupted my quiet moment, reminding me of the meeting I had set up with the private detective. I needed him to help me get details about Evenlyn's activities and keep track of her movements. With the evening hours approaching, I knew I should be returning to the company. However, I had already attended to some of the work on my desk, so I deserved a moment to rest. I could only hope they would understand my absence as I had some important matters to attend to, like finding out the truth about what happened to my mother and if Evenlyn was truly involved."Take us back to the restaurant, Kaiden," I uttered."The restaurant?" he questioned."Yes, Kaiden, the same resta
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Malicious Whispers
Checking his contact details, I booked a meeting with him timed for the evening hours at a nearby restaurant, placing down my phone and retracting my gaze from it. I returned my focus to the workload that awaited my early morning, checking through each research made and signing some documents. As the afternoon hours met me in my exhausted state, I gently stood up from the desk, hoping to receive some fresh air.I should be ready for such busy days since the project was now back on track and the project deadline to launch was getting nearer, so things had to be done in a hastened act while ensuring no errors occurred in the process."Mam, we are going to get lunch. You wanna come?" Emily uttered, walking with some of the other work colleagues.I guessed such socializing wouldn't be bad, even just for some moments. I couldn't deny one fact that stood glaring at me all this while—the truth that stood still of how long it had been since I had such company with people. I hadn't been in con
