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Chapter 48: A Reversal of Attitude
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The Billionaire's Hidden Bride Chapter 49: Drama in the Courtroom
Freda's POV."Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?"With my heart pounding loudly in my ears, I gripped the Bible tighter. The courtroom waited in silence."I do," I firmly stated.The magistrate gave a nod. "You may proceed."Margaret Harrington sat with her lawyers across from me, her face unreadable and icy. Marcel was at her side, his grin scarcely concealed.I inhaled deeply. "The evidence in front of you, Your Honor, demonstrates that Margaret Harrington falsified documents in order to conceal my identity. She made sure I had no claim to the Harrington riches by arranging for my adoption."Margaret's voice was harsh but seductive as she leaned forward. "Ms. Lewis, or should I say, Miss Harrington, do you have proof of these wild accusations?"A muscle in my jaw tensed. My lawyer gave me a folder as I turned to face him. I raised it. "These are signed affidavits from the doctor who falsified my birth records and the lawyer who processed the
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Margaret's comments were still reverberating in my mind."You’re not a Harrington by blood."I lost my breath as their weight smashed my chest. The audience remained quiet as they awaited my response. Williams’ grasp on my hand intensified, but I felt like I was floating…disconnected from reality.Charlotte stepped forward and spoke in a steady yet tremulous voice. "That is untrue."Margaret chuckled quietly. "Is it? Charlotte, you were always sentimental. However, facts are indifferent to feelings.”Charlotte didn't flinch. Instead, she extracted a sealed packet from her purse. “I expected this from you, Margaret. That's why I was ready.”Margaret paused her grin.Charlotte looked at me, her eyes beseeching. "Listen to me, Freda. A Harrington is what you are. And I can demonstrate it.”My heart was racing. "How?"She gave the envelope to me. "The DNA result that verifies you are my daughter is inside. By blood, a Harrington.”I opened it hesitantly, my hands shaking. I looked over th
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Williams' POVFreda whimpered, "You don't have to do this," clutching my hand as if it were her last.I memorized the way her eyes blazed with terror, love, and resolve as I stared down at her."I do," I firmly stated. "It's your only line of defense."She clenched her fingers. "No. Together, we are fighting this.I lifted my hand and brushed a lock of hair away from her face. "DeLuca will release you, Freda, if I fall. He will retreat.Her face grew stern. "And you think that's true?"I paused.DeLuca had no mercy. He took the long view. He may be content—for the time being—if I gave up myself. Freda was correct, though. There were no assurances.She shook her head and withdrew. "Williams, I won't let you ruin yourself for me. Never again.Margaret sighed dramatically as she stood at the far end of the room. "How honorable. But, Freda, let's be honest. They will target you next if Williams refuses to accept accountability for the Franklin affair.Freda whirled to face her, her eyes b
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The room's air had become oppressive. The weight of betrayals and secrets hovered over them, heavy and unavoidable. Freda gazed at Margaret, her thoughts whirling with what she had spoken.Despite being Freda's worst enemy for years, Margaret now stood in front of her and offered assistance, something Freda had never anticipated.Margaret let out a sigh, her piercing eyes relaxing a bit. "You have every right to despise me, Freda, but I have done everything in my power to shield you from the real evil in this family."Wary, Freda crossed her arms. "After everything, you expect me to believe that?"Margaret gave a nod. Indeed. since it is the reality.Williams, his patience exhausted, stepped forward. Margaret, enough riddles. Start talking if you desire forgiveness.After a moment's hesitation, Margaret turned to face the enormous windows that looked out over the city. "The Harringtons have always been more than just a conglomerate. Under the surface, there is something much worse."F
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Marcel and Daniel had just delivered their message, and Freda gazed at the blank screen. The weight of the event pressed against her chest, and the room around her felt oppressive.In a barely heard whisper, she said, "They have my mother."Williams touched her shoulder firmly. "We'll retrieve her." However, we approach this correctly."Margaret laughed. "The proper manner? Williams, these men don't follow the rules. "If they think it will benefit them, they won't hesitate to take her life." Alex reclined against the desk and exhaled deeply. "Marcel is in dire straits. If he wasn't losing ground, he wouldn't have pulled such a farce.Freda's hands clinched. "We use that against him after that."Margaret's forehead raised. "And what precisely do you suggest?"Freda raised her chin, immediately doing calculations. We give the impression that they have triumphed. We present them with an opportunity that they won't anticipate.James scowled with his arms folded. "That is a risky gamble."
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Vivian's cryptic words replayed in Freda's mind, making her heart race."Your true legacy? It's darker than you thought."Although she had encountered numerous adversaries, including Marcel, Sophia, and Daniel, there was something unique about Vivian Blackwood. More hazardous.Williams moved forward, his defensive posture unflinching. "Speak up if you have anything to say. Give up playing games."Vivian laughed. "Oh, Williams, you're so impatient all the time." Her eyes strayed to Freda. "I don't intend to waste time. But first, I want you both to realize that this is bigger than simply your small family dispute."Freda's eyes narrowed. "So, what's the matter?"Vivian's face became expressionless. "Power."Between them, she flung a folder onto the table. Williams was the first to pick it up and turn the pages. He tightened his jaw.Gazing over his shoulder, Freda gasped in recognition of the documents' logos: offshore accounts, shell corporations, and international financial instituti
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In his office, Freda and Williams sat opposite one another, their contract resting on the desk like a spectre of their history.Freda traced the beautiful cursive letters with her fingertips as she added softly, "We began this with a contract." "A commercial agreement."Williams stared at her, his eyes unreadable. "And now?"She inhaled deeply. "I also don't want to be under any kind of contract right now." She looked him in the eye. "I want us to freely choose one another."He nodded, his jaw clenched. "After that, we dissolve it."Williams turned to the last page and reached for a pen. He was already waiting for her to sign his name. Freda exhaled slowly before signing her name and pressing the pen to the paper.The agreement was null and void.A weird silence, one of doubt and release, hung in the room."How does this affect us?" At last, Williams inquired.Freda swallowed hard, feeling a range of emotions. "It implies that we choose what comes next."A surprise guest showed up at
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As she reread the mysterious message, Freda stood outside the Harrington mansion, her heart racing. The weight of everything she had learnt was pressing down on her, and the night air was heavy with tension. She hadn't even told Williams she was coming.Who was the sender? And what was the truth they had to tell?She inhaled deeply before pushing open the imposing iron gates.Freda walked into the hauntingly still estate. Above her, the opulent chandeliers flickered, illuminating the marble flooring with lengthy shadows. Cloaked in darkness, a figure stood at the far end of the passageway.Freda's pulse accelerated."Who are you?" Her voice was forceful as she requested.Stepping into the light was the figure. The man was older, with blue eyes that were alert despite the lines of age on his face.His voice was firm as he said, "My name is Richard Langston." "Your father used to trust me the most as an advisor."Freda gasped for air. "My dad? Do you mean Robert Harrington?"Langston ga
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The Billionaire's Hidden Bride Chapter 76: Peace in the Family
Today there was a change in the air in the magnificent Harrington estate. An anxious expectation had taken the place of the tension that had once choked its corridors. Members of the Harrington and Franklin families, as well as important allies, came together in one room for the first time in years, not as adversaries but in the hopes of healing old wounds.Freda was standing next to Williams, holding his hand and reassuring him quietly. Her biological father, Jonathan Harrington, was seated on the other side of the room with an expression that was hard to interpret. The powerful matriarch Margaret Harrington occupied the head of the table, her eyes revealing an uncommon instance of vulnerability despite her steadfast royal bearing. Alex Harrington, Freda's secret supporter, remained composed on one side, his presence an unspoken promise of assistance. Between them all hung the burden of history.It was Margaret who spoke first. "We've let this family be divided for too long." She sp
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Freda, holding Williams' arm, whispered, "She knew we’d come," as they observed Margaret Harrington from the other side of the exclusive club.Williams remained motionless, his body tense but his face unreadable. She desires for us to see her. to be aware that she continues to play this game."Margaret whispered something to the man she was talking to, and he nodded. Then she rose gracefully and vanished through a side door without looking back at them.Freda's heartbeat accelerated. "We need to follow her."Williams put a firm hand on her lower back and let out a sharp exhale. "Yes, we will. But not carelessly.The man who had been watching from the bar, James Whitmore, came over to them. "My men are already pursuing her. We'll be aware of her destination before she even moves in."Freda forced herself to take a deep breath and nodded. She had been reacting for too long. It was time to make a calculated move."Then let’s figure out our next step," she replied.An hour later, Williams
The Billionaire's Hidden Bride Chapter 74: Healing and Forgiveness
"I didn’t come here to negotiate."As he moved forward, Alex's voice broke the ice. His piercing gaze fell on Victor Langston.He went on, "I came to end this," and placed a thick envelope on the table.Freda crossed her arms. "And what exactly is that?"Alex looked at her knowingly. "Everything's missing pieces. He looked at Margaret and said, "—proof that Victor here has been funnelling company money to dismantle the Harrington empire from within—the last of the offshore accounts, the secret investors pulling the strings, and—"There was silence in the room.Victor's expression grew gloomy. "You don’t know what you’re talking about."Williams bent over. "Oh, I think he does."Picking up the envelope, Elijah looked through the papers. He had a sardonic grin. "This is sufficient to start criminal investigations and compel resignations. You're finished, Victor."Victor balled his fists. His once-unflinching haughtiness wavered with doubt. He looked at Margaret. "This is your doing, isn
The Billionaire's Hidden Bride Chapter 73: The Resumption of Authority
Freda stood with her fingers clenched into her hand at the edge of the Harrington estate's grand hall. She felt the weight of history, the ghosts of the past whispering inside the elaborate walls. Regardless of the outcome, the fight for supremacy ended tonight. Williams' face was unintelligible as he tinkled with his cufflinks across the room. He had supported her through the chaos, but now they were walking into a fire neither of them could fully predict. Margaret sat at the long table, her bearing dignified despite a storm raging beneath her placid face. Her instincts for survival were sharper than ever, and she was a trapped woman. She went pale when she saw the proof Elijah had provided, but she quickly recovered her composure. Margaret said, "You expect me to betray the Council," in a smooth but tense voice.Freda looked directly into her eyes. "You have no other option. They will first destroy you if you don't."Margaret's mouth twisted. "And what makes you think I won’t jus
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Freda stared at the small drive in Williams’ hand. The weight of James’ words settled heavily between them.The Harrington Council. A hidden force controlling everything from the shadows.Williams exhaled sharply, slipping the drive into his pocket. “If what James says is true, we’re fighting something much bigger than Margaret.”Alex crossed his arms. “Then we need to be smart. They’ve controlled things for decades. If we make one wrong move, they’ll wipe us out before we know what hit us.”Freda nodded. “We can’t let fear stop us. If they’ve been manipulating the Harrington empire all along, we need to dismantle them—completely.”Williams glanced at James. “And you? What’s your next move?”James hesitated. “I can’t stay.” He looked at Freda. “They’ll come for me first. If I disappear, they’ll assume I’m dead. That’ll buy you time.”Williams clenched his jaw. “You’re running.”James didn’t deny it. “I’ve done enough damage. This is the only way I can fix it.” He turned to Freda. “Use
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"What we need is here."Alex's remarks made Freda gasp for air. Her fingers were shaking a little as she held the flash drive he had put in her palm. This tiny gadget could totally ruin Margaret's schemes.Williams's eyes were keen as he leaned closer. "Are you certain this is all there is to it?"Alex gave a nod. "Jonathan's ledger. Every transaction. Every secret deal. It confirms everything we suspected—and more.”Freda took a swallow. “So, what do we do now?”Williams exchanged a look with Alex before turning to her. “We expose her.”Freda felt sick to her stomach. Exposing Margaret meant more than just stopping her schemes—it meant bringing down the last remnant of the Harrington power structure.They met in a private suite at one of Williams’ properties—neutral ground. Margaret sat across from them, her expression unreadable, a glint of amusement in her eyes.“You’ve been busy,” she murmured, sipping her tea. “But tell me, Freda, what exactly do you think you’ve won?”Freda sli
The Billionaire's Hidden Bride Chapter 70: The Heritage They Create
Beyond the glass walls of Freda and Williams' new office, the metropolitan skyline glittered in the night air, which was thick with the smell of rain. Every square inch of it was theirs. A tribute to their perseverance and fortitude. Their future.But the claws of the past were still there.Freda flipped through legal documents as seated behind a gorgeous wooden desk. She no longer identified with the Harrington name, but it was more difficult than she had thought to rid it of its perversion. With his hands in his pockets and his piercing eyes focused on the city below, Williams stood by the window.He whispered to her, "They won't let us walk away that easily."Freda let out a breath. "I understand. However, we don't require their consent."Williams grinned. "I adore that about you."The intercom buzzed before Freda could answer. Grace's voice came through with a crack."Someone has come to visit you. He claims that it is urgent.Freda scowled. "Who is it?"A pause occurred. Then "Al
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Like an indestructible storm cloud, the weight of Jonathan's remarks continued to hang in the atmosphere. Williams silently let Freda know she wasn't alone by tightening his hold around her waist. But the truth was oppressive—a new, dark force threatened their tranquility just when they believed they were free.Freda straightened her shoulders and looked directly into Jonathan's eyes. "Then tell me all about it. Who are they?"Jonathan's fingers clenched into fists as he paused. The Harringtons are what they are now because of them. Strong, invincible, and merciless. They erased me as I attempted to leave. But you—" his eyes darkened, his voice wavered. "There was no reason for you to exist. They view you as a threat now that you have taken control of the empire, even though your mother concealed you to keep you safe."Williams gave a chilly laugh. They do, of course. And I take it that these are the ones that supported Sophia?Jonathan gave a nod. "Like the rest of us, she was a pawn
The Billionaire's Hidden Bride Chapter 68: New Beginnings
As they crouched there in the darkened hiding place, Freda gripped Williams' hand tighter. They had a plan. Everything would change in the next 24 hours, including Sophia's demise, her father's fate, and their own future. But fear tore at her from the inside out. Williams had always been shrewd and prepared to risk everything for the people he cared about. The stakes were different this time, though. This was a personal matter, not merely a matter of business or retaliation. With her words hardly audible above a whisper, Freda acknowledged, "I still don't like this." Williams faced her, his eyes fixed on hers. "I understand. However, it's the only option. "He was right, and she detested it. While Sophia held Jonathan Harrington, James and Alex stood by the monitors, studying the facility's security layout. Alex stated, "She'll be anticipating backup." "We have to make sure she thinks you're alone when you walk in." James nodded. "We have an insider connection. Someone w
