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A Billion Reasons for Revenge Shifting Sands
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.
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Fury and Fragility
"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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Fractured Bonds
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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Silent Wounds
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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Revenge in Motion
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
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Worn by the Weight
Arriving back at my company, I stepped out of the car, tossing my car keys to my driver, who awaited my presence, standing at the company entrance. I rarely allowed him to drive me when it came to my underground dealings. Trusting anybody with that, mostly my driver, would be a mistake I couldn't even think of making.I walked straight toward the elevator, which took me to my office floor. As I got out after it had opened, I made my way straight to my office, entering and sitting down, relaxing a bit before I grabbed my phone, calling up Annabel. "Come to my office now, Annabel," I uttered, hanging up the call. Not long after, I received a knock. "Come in," I said, receiving Annabel's presence. "You had called for me, boss.""Yeah, Annabel, what meetings do we have scheduled today?""Well, we have a meeting with some organization regarding a project they are on, as they hoped to fix up a deal with us in supplying of the materials they would be needing.""Isn't it the same organization
A Billion Reasons for Revenge Shadows of the Past
"What do you think you're doing? How can you even do this? He's my uncle, and you had the guts to have an affair with him?" my dad yelled, his words echoing loudly in the room."And what did you expect? I loved him, and who cares if he's your uncle? You speak of betrayal, but what about the women you take around? The same ones you call friends; you think I don't know what's going on between you all?""Are you really serious? But how could you? Even if you had to, why did you choose my uncle? How could you do this without even a single regretful thought?""I don't regret my actions. We both knew the love between us ended many years ago, and the only reason we're still together, acting out this drama, is because of our son..."My mom replied, her words hitting me hard. I was sitting at their doorstep, my ears slowly picking up their argument."And which son do you speak of, anyway?
A Billion Reasons for Revenge A Fragile Resolve
Scarlet's POVI glanced at my phone as I slowly stood up, sitting on my bed.My mom had finally been discharged last night. Her face still had a sorrowful look, her gaze dropping.Even though she was doing alright medically, I knew things weren't okay with her. She had just lost my dad, and it all felt like a lot for her to handle.I just hoped she would overcome it soon. I hoped she would get back to herself and that things would fall into place.Standing up from my bed, I made my way to the bathtub, freshened up, and got dressed.Walking slowly out of the mansion, I tried to maintain my mood and bring back the old me, but it all seemed hard after what had happened in the past few days.
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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
