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Chapter90: The secrets that can't be kept.

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Richard barely slept that night.

His body was weak, his skin pale, and his breaths felt heavier than before. The walls of his once-luxurious mansion felt like a prison closing in on him, suffocating him with regret and fear.

Six days.

The doctor’s words kept replaying in her head.

Each passing second was a countdown to his end, a reminder that he had run out of time. His power, his wealth, his influence—none of it could buy him another day.

But there was one thing he could still do.

One truth he could reveal before death silenced him forever.

And there was only one person who deserved to hear it.

Daniela.

She hadn't answered his calls yesterday, ignoring them as if he was nothing. He couldn't blame her. He had destroyed her life in ways even he couldn't fully comprehend.

But today, she would have no choice but to listen.

With trembling fingers, he typed out a message.

Richard:

Daniela, I have a secret to tell you. There’s something I did to you that I need to confess. Please, come
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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 91: A darkest truth

    A deafening silence filled the room.Daniela stood frozen, her mind struggling to process Richard’s words."I killed your son."The sentence echoed in her ears, each word cutting deeper than the last.Her breath hitched.Her chest tightened.Her vision blurred as tears welled in her eyes.And then, like a sudden storm, rage overtook her."You did WHAT?" she screamed.Before Gabriel could react, Daniela lunged at Richard.Her hands wrapped around his frail neck, fingers pressing into his paper-thin skin as she shook him violently."You bastard! You MONSTER!" she shrieked, her entire body trembling with fury.Richard gasped, struggling against her grip, but his illness had drained him of all strength.His bony hands weakly clutched at hers, but she was relentless."You killed my baby?!" Daniela’s voice cracked as sobs racked her body. "You took my child away from me?!"Gabriel quickly moved, grabbing Daniela by the shoulders and pulling her back."Let go, Daniela!" he urged, his voice f

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter92: The police arrive

    The wailing of motors echoed through the neighborhood, breaking the heavy silence that had settled over the house. Bright red and blue lights flashed against the walls as multiple officers walked inside, their boots marching against the tiled floor.Two officers immediately approached Gabriel and Daniela, while the others turned to Richard, who was still buried on the ground, his face bruised from Gabriel’s punch."Who is the suspect?" one of the officers asked.Gabriel pointed at Richard without hesitation. "Him."Two officers moved forward, their expressions grim as they dragged Richard up from the floor. He groaned in pain but didn’t resist. He was too weak, too defeated."Richard Dane, you are under arrest for murder, child endangerment, and multiple crimes yet to be determined," one officer said, pulling out a pair of handcuffs. "You should remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law."Richard let out a weak, bitter laughter. "It d

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 93: Betrayal and reckoning

    Alexander sat in his dimly lit office, his fingers pressed against his temples. His entire life felt like it was going out of control. First, he lost his businesses, then his properties, and now—now he had just discovered the most horrifying truth of all.Richard, his own brother, was responsible for the murder of his child. The same child that had once been the only connection keeping him and Daniela tied together.His body felt confused as he leaned back in his chair, staring blankly at the ceiling. The weight of the revelation pressed on his chest like an arrow. How could Richard—his own blood,be capable of something so disastrous?A deep sigh escaped his lips as he reached for his phone. His fingers scrolled through Daniela’s contact, but he hesitated. He had chased her away, treated her with cold indifference when she needed him the most. Would she even want to hear from him now?Frustrated, he rolled his phone on the desk and grabbed his keys. He needed answers. He needed to lo

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 94: A last chance at survival

    Alexander sat in his dimly lit study, a thick cloud of cigar smoke twisting around him. The leather chair beneath him creaked as he leaned forward, his elbows resting on the desk. His fingers traced the edge of the contract lying before him, the bolded words burning into his mind.This wasn’t just another business deal. It was a desperate attempt to bring down what little remained of his empire.He breathed deeply, the bitter scent of whiskey mixing with the smoke. His company,once a powerhouse in the financial world was now crumbling. Bad investments, betrayal, and scandal had left him with few options. Banks had turned their backs on him, old allies had disappeared, and now, only one man was willing to offer him a way out.Victor Mikhailov.The name alone sent a chill down Alexander’s spine. The Russian tycoon was infamous for his ruthless business tactics. He wasn’t the kind of man who forgave debts. If Alexander signed this deal, he wouldn’t just be entering a business arrangemen

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 95: The execution of Richard

    The prison walls were thick, damp, and lifeless, swallowing the crazy screams of those who had walked the path Richard Dane was about to take. The air inside the dimly lit execution chamber was heavy with the scent of sweat, iron, and the cold indifference of justice. The chains around Richard’s wrists sounded as he was dragged forward by two guards, his once-confident posture now reduced to the trembling form of a man facing his own mortality.His breath came in short, uneven gasps. His heart pounded violently in his chest as the reality of the situation dawned at his mind. Just a few weeks ago, he had been a man who commanded power, manipulating those around him with ease. But now, stripped of influence, abandoned by allies, and reviled by society, he was nothing more than a condemned soul awaiting judgment.“No… no, you can’t do this!” Richard thrashed against the firm grip of the guards, his voice was filled from days of shouting, pleading, and cursing the world that had turn

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 96:The aftermath of justice

    The news spread like wildfire.Richard Dane was dead. Hanged for his crimes.The world moved on, but for Alexander, time stood still.Inside the cold, gray walls of his prison cell, he sat on his hard bunk, his hands clasped together, staring blankly at the floor. The air was thick with dampness, the scent of iron bars and unwashed fabric suffocating him. His thoughts was filled in a chaotic mess, dragging him deeper into the hollow emptiness that had settled in his chest.He had known this moment would come. He had accepted it as justice.So why did it feel like a piece of him had just been forgotten away?Richard had been many things—a manipulator, a liar, a man capable of unthinkable cruelty. But before all that, he had been his brother.They had once been inseparable. They had grown up under the same roof, played under the same sun, shared childhood secrets, and once fought the world together.And now, just like that, it was over.Gone.Erased in a single moment when the rope t

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 97:The royal decree

    The prison walls seemed to close in around Alexander as he sat across from the mysterious man who had come to see him. The air in the visiting room was thick with tension, the kind that hinted at secrets long buried. The man, was wearing a tailored black suit with golden chain on the cuffs, exuded an aura of authority. His eyes held a mix of warning and expectation.Alexander recognized him immediately—Elder Daramola, the high priest of the royal council from his homeland.It had been years since he last saw the man, and even longer since he had thought about the place he once called home. The village he had abandoned. The throne he had turned his back on.Daramola’s voice was deep and commanding. “Your Highness, you have been gone for too long.”Alexander denied the title. “I am not a king,” he said firmly, his jaw tightening.Daramola’s eyes darkened. “That is where you are wrong. You were born into this destiny, and you cannot escape it. Your time is running out.”Alexander let

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 98:A night of revelation

    The air outside was cold, carrying the distant hum of the city as Gabriel led Daniela toward an elegant restaurant pushed into a quiet corner of the bustling district. The golden glow of streetlights reflected on the pavement, and the rhythmic sounds of passing cars created a soothing backdrop to the turmoil raging in her mind.Daniela’s hands trembled slightly as she held onto the small purse by her side. Her thoughts were still tangled with the overwhelming discoveries she had made about Alexander. Her heart pounded with questions she had no answers to.Gabriel, sensing her fear, spoke softly. “I thought you could use a break, Daniela. You’ve been carrying too much on your shoulders.”She forced a weak smile. “I appreciate it, but I doubt a dinner can change what I’m feeling right now.”“Maybe not,” Gabriel admitted. “But at least it might help you breathe for a moment.”She hesitated before nodding, realizing that fighting him on this wouldn’t do her any good. Her world had just b

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  • The Billionaire's unseen heir     : The final chapter

    The palace was quiet—too quiet. Even the birds that usually fluttered outside the grand windows of the king’s chamber were absent, as if nature itself mourned the weariness of the man within.Alexander sat on the edge of his bed, the heavy robe of royalty pooling around him like a shroud. The golden crown, once proudly perched upon his head, now lay abandoned on the floor, its polished surface reflecting nothing but a broken legacy.He had sent the servants away hours ago, requesting solitude. But truth be told, he had been alone for far longer than that—ever since Daniela left, ever since the boy vanished. Ever since he traded his humanity for power.The voices from the past echoed relentlessly in his mind."You want her to be queen? There is a way…""Put this powder in her drink. It will cloud her mind and draw her to you.""Rub this oil on your palms before you touch her—she will not resist.""You must act fast. The elders are watching. You need an heir."At the time, it all seemed

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 143: The kings silent battle

    The palace was quieter these days—too quiet for a man who once ruled with noise, power, and pride. Alexander sat by his window, fingers toying with a half-filled goblet of wine. Outside, the moonlight brushed the edges of the thatched palace roof, casting ghostly shadows on the walls. Chisom had long drifted to sleep, her breathing soft, steady. But Alexander was wide awake—again.It had been six moons since she was brought to him, her skin soft as silk, her smile gentle, her body yielding. Each night, she came to his bed, and each night, he held hope in his loins and in his heart. But morning always came with the same bitter emptiness. No signs. No whispers of cravings. No swelling belly. No child.He had tried everything—spiced roots, fertility herbs from the palace medicine woman, and even late-night rituals performed by the native priest. Still… nothing.Alexander rose from the bed, pacing the cold marble floor with heavy feet. A fire burned in the hearth, but it did little to tha

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 142: A home built with love

    The morning sun filtered through the bright white curtains of their new apartment, casting golden rays across the hardwood floor. Lydia stirred beneath the duvet, her hand instinctively reaching out to the other side of the bed.Empty.She blinked, sat up, and glanced around. The soft scent of brewed coffee and toasted bread teased her nose. A smile curled on her lips.He’s in the kitchen again.Throwing on a light robe, she padded down the hallway and into the warm, open space where Gabriel stood shirtless, wearing joggers and flipping pancakes with an exaggerated chef’s flair.“You’re going to burn them,” Lydia teased, leaning against the doorframe.Gabriel turned, spatula in hand, and grinned. “And good morning to my beautiful wife.”She walked up to him, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind. “Good morning, chef husband.”He kissed the top of her head, then plated a stack of fluffy pancakes. “I thought we could eat on the balcony today. The sun’s not too harsh yet.”They

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 141: Shadows in the palace walls

    The early morning sun filtered through the intricate lattice windows of the palace, casting golden shapes across the polished floors. Drums beat faintly in the distance, signaling the dawn of a new day—and a new queen.Chisom sat quietly on the edge of a carved mahogany bed, her feet barely touching the polished ground. Around her, the royal maids fluttered like bees, tying her hair into delicate loops, rubbing her arms with perfumed oil, and whispering instructions she barely absorbed.“Your new robe, my queen,” one of the maids said, presenting a cloth woven with silver threads and royal blue patterns. “You must wear it before you greet the king.”Chisom nodded faintly, still unsure how to wear the title of "queen" in her heart. The palace air was thick—not just with incense, but with the weight of expectation. She could feel it in the walls, in the eyes of the elders who measured her with unspoken judgment, and in the stiff bow of the guards who had served another before her.As sh

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 140:The choice of a king

    The palace air brimmed with anticipation, thick like a brewing storm. Inside the grand hall, the scent of burning incense drifted from gold-plated bowls, curling in the air like whispers from the ancestors. Soft drums echoed in the background, played by two palace boys, steady and ceremonial. The marble floors had been scrubbed to glass-like shine, reflecting the rows of candles burning along the corridor.Alexander sat on the throne, robed in deep crimson, his royal crown resting heavy on his head. His face was unreadable—a mask of calm, yet behind his eyes, something stirred. Pain. Memory. Resignation. This was not how he envisioned choosing a queen.Beside him, a guard stood silently, holding a scroll with the names of the maidens. The chamberlain motioned, and the doors opened.One by one, the virgins began to enter.The first maiden, Awele, stepped forward with her head lowered, her feet bare, anklets chiming with each timid step. She was beautiful—smooth dark skin, full lips, an

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 139: The search for a new queen

    The sky above the palace bled into a melancholic gray, the sun hiding behind thick clouds as though mourning with the king. The royal garden, once Daniela’s favorite place, stood untended. Wildflowers grew in stubborn defiance through cracks in the once manicured paths. The scent of blooming hibiscus clashed with the scent of time—that old, dusty silence that lingered in places where laughter had died.King Alexander stood still on the palace balcony, arms crossed behind his back, cloaked in heavy velvet. He wasn't the same man he was two years ago. The weight of loss had carved lines into his once-youthful face. His shoulders drooped beneath invisible burdens. Power still clothed him, yes, but it no longer fitted him like pride—it clung to him like grief.His eyes scanned the horizon—the same trail Daniela had once fled down with the child. The same trail the guards had failed to watch. His jaw clenched at the memory.Every now and then, he imagined seeing her figure walking back, ch

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 138: The engagement and the wedding

    The evening of the engagement party felt like a dream to Lydia. The grand ballroom was bathed in warm, golden light. Crystal chandeliers hung high above, their glimmering reflections dancing across the polished marble floor. The walls were adorned with intricate tapestries, depicting stories of love, fortune, and legacy. Every corner of the room was carefully designed to evoke luxury, but it was the people who made it truly come alive.Guests murmured and laughed in soft clusters, champagne glasses clinking as they raised their toasts to Gabriel and Lydia. They had all come from different walks of life—wealthy socialites, business moguls, close friends of the family. But tonight, there was one thing that united them all: the promise of the future, the joining of two lives. Gabriel stood at the center of it all, a striking figure in a tailored suit, his posture confident but warm as he greeted guests. He was the picture of a man who had everything under control. But as his eyes scanned

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 137: Whispers of forever

    The soft light of the morning sun was seen through the blinds, spilling its warmth over the living room of Gabriel’s apartment. Lydia sat on the sofa, her bare feet tucked under her as she scrolled through a wedding magazine, lost in thought. The room was filled with the rich scent of freshly brewed coffee, and the faint hum of the city outside only added to the quiet peace of the moment.Gabriel had just stepped out of the shower, a towel draped low on his hips, his hair still damp. He smiled as he saw her lost in the magazine, the occasional flutter of the page drawing her attention. It was one of those simple, perfect moments that made him feel like everything he’d ever wanted was right here.“You look like you’re plotting world domination,” Gabriel teased, stepping into the kitchen, his voice a warm caress.Lydia glanced up from the pages, offering him a playful scowl. “I’m plotting the perfect wedding, thank you very much. There’s a difference.”“Ah, my mistake,” he grinned, lean

  • The Billionaire's unseen heir    Chapter 136:The price of the spirit

    Dark clouds thickened above the palace like a warning, casting long shadows that crept along the courtyard stones. A heavy silence hung in the air, broken only by the occasional rustle of dry wind against the banana trees that lined the palace fence.Alexander stood stiffly near the throne room window, eyes fixed on the sky. When the priest finally arrived, the guards ushered him in with reverence. The old man’s steps were slow, but his presence demanded respect. His hair, thick and snowy white, spilled down to his shoulders like ancestral feathers. His robe, dyed deep maroon with sacred herbs, carried the scent of ancient incense.He bowed slightly, then looked up. His eyes—milky but sharp—settled on Alexander’s face. “You sent for me, Your Highness?”Alexander gestured toward a mat. “Sit. There is trouble in the land.”The priest slowly lowered himself, folding his legs under him. “I know,” he said softly, voice like wind brushing through dried leaves. “The spirits whispered last ni

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