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"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 : 2024-09-28A Billion Reasons for Revenge Trembling Truths
I felt a surge of electricity within me that left my bones numb and my fingers trembling. My parents? How could this be? I found myself out of the company without realizing it, my legs hurrying towards my car, my hands fumbling for my car keys as they shook uncontrollably. I hoped they were safe; nothing could happen to them. Finally managing to maintain some calm, I put my car key in the ignition after getting inside and started the engine, driving off immediately.I arrived at a traffic light with a stop sign. The silence and anxious pressure I felt were overwhelming. Learning about my parents' accident wasn't something I could easily cope with.Honk! A loud car horn snapped me out of my trance, and I continued driving. After a few minutes, I arrived at the hospital, got out of my car without hesitating to park it properly, and ran inside. My legs quickly carried me as I took in the chaos around me."Help! Nurse!" Loud noises echoed around the hospital as people rushed back and fort
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Sebastian's POV"Boss, they are here," Annabel uttered. A meeting was arranged with some investors regarding a building project. I needed to expand my company's reach, and a deal with them would surely put that into action. "I'll be right there, Annabel. Just a sec," I said, watching Annabel leave after.As my hand reached for my laptop, I had some information to check, details I had ordered to be sent to me once done. Dr. Danielle Matteo, a businessman—well, a doctor in the eyes of many, but I know what goes on there. I had hoped for a proper and beneficial deal with him. I had ordered tight monitoring on him, but damn, just like the rest, he proved to be nothing more than a crook out to betray me, acting up in the name of loyalty. I see through it all. Well, this would surely be his loss. I will play his game; I shall make him think he's one step ahead of me when actually, he's far behind. I'm still in need of some dealings with him, and once I'm done, I'll make sure to shut him up.
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"Yeah, boss, our truck, the one delivering our goods, was involved in the bridge accident. Five trucks were passing through the bridge, and four of the drivers are dead, boss.""They are what? What about the goods, Annabel? What about the goods?""The goods all got burnt up in the fire; they are all destroyed, boss.""They what? What are you telling me, Annabel? How? How can they all be burnt up? Why, why the hell did this occur with my goods getting destroyed?"I couldn't believe what she had just told me. The goods were worth thirty million, and they all got burnt up in the accident? How so?This couldn't be happening. How can this be happening? Such a loss..."Boss...? Boss, are you there?""Wait, you mentioned four of the drivers are dead; then what about the driver driving the fifth truck?"I questioned. At least he was safe, which means the truck he was driving was absolutely safe, too."Well, he is alive, boss. We were just informed that he had been rushed to the hospital for t
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Scarlet's POVMy eyes snapped open as I slowly sat upright on my bed. It seemed I had beaten my phone alarm today, only to notice Sebastian still asleep by the side of the bed—a reminder of last night.I quietly got up and headed to the bathroom to wash up and get dressed before leaving the mansion. I needed to check on my mom at the hospital; I hoped she was doing better because I needed her to. Now that Dad was gone, the least I could do was be there for her. I couldn't lose my mother too, having lost my dad forever, and his love.I took a gentle sip of my morning coffee as I left the mansion, driving straight to the city hospital. My phone buzzed while I was driving; it was Alexander. I was sure it must be about the project and all, considering that I hadn't informed him of my absence. I imagined the shareholders must be really angry since I was supposed to oversee the project, and i wasn't around yesterday.I wouldn't be able to make it today either; I just had to explain things t
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My phone buzzed, retracting my glance as I glanced at it—Alexander.I wasn't able to pick up his call earlier, so I guess I better inform him about the issues and reasons for me not being at work today.I took one last look at my mother, who had just regained consciousness and was trying to sit up, as I slowly left her ward, walking to the side to answer the call."Hi, Scarlet." His voice came through."Good morning, Mr. Alexander. I'm really sorry for my absence at work yesterday and today. Some things came up, and I'm really sorry if I've caused any issues with the project progress..." I uttered, laying out an apology."It's okay, Scarlet. I heard about the news of your parents; I'm really sorry, Scarlet. I understand if you have to t
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Sebastian's POVThe buzz from my phone caused my eyes to spring open, a slight spinning pain in my head from the drinking last night. It took a moment to recall last night's incident with Scarlet and her sobbing state.Her parents? Dead. And on the same bridge, an accident caused by that bastard...If I wanted him to pay, I had to get things done myself. He would surely pay for what he had cost me—for every single bit of it.I gently stood up from my bed, walking down the stairs, trying to maintain my balance as I sat down on the couch. "Eloise!" I called out to my maid as she gently approached me. "Get me coffee," I requested, watching her leave.I needed to get my head in shape, gosh.Not long after, my maid brought the coffee, which I drank at a warm temperature, releasing a gentle sigh as I stood up. With my eyes fully clear, I made my
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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
