All Chapters of The Billionaire's Vail : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

The sound of the slap was loud, reverberating around the hallway like a crack of thunder, and it was heard by all who were present in the mansion-a stark reminder of the violence and brutality lurking beneath Dante's polished, refined exterior. "I brought you to my mansion, and you want to expose me, right?" Dante asked in a loud, menacing voice, his eyes ablaze with anger and resentment, as if he felt betrayed, deceived.Watson stood tall, his eyes flashing with defiance, and boldly declared, "The stay under your roof showed me that you are a rotten person, Dante," the word spitting out of him in contempt, disgust, as if he was confronted by a monster, some beast.Just then, Lyra appeared, her face white and anxious, since she had heard the clatter and ran out to know what was wrong. "What is happening here?" Lyra asked, her voice trembling in fear as she turned a wide-eyed gaze, confused and alarmed, first on Dante and then on Watson."It's Dante, the devil you're married to," Watso

"Good morning, Zaden," Dante said. "I need all the workers assembled in my office now." Then he turned to Lyra and pointed at her. "You, follow me," he continued.Dante immediately went up to his office, and his workers were already gathered there. The room was filled with anticipation as all eyes were on Dante. "Have you come up with a nice proposal?" he asked his workers as he walked into his office standing and looking into the faces of his workers.The workers looked at one another, seemingly getting anxious. One spoke back: "No sir, we haven't devised any idea yet”.Lyra stood at the back of the room, observing the scene in front of her. She was still trying to process her new role in Dante's life and what was expected of her. She felt a sense of unease, but she was determined to learn and adapt quickly."No, sir," Mr. Williams, the manager, said, his voice shaking very slightly. "We are still in the process of brainstorming which strategy to employ, sir."Dante's face reddened

Williams was shocked to hear the void of empathy from Robert. "I am talking about Lyra sir. She has only 3 days to live. She has a heart failure," he said, with much emphasis to bring gravity into the conversation.Dante replied in the most shocking manner. "I know it's Lyra . I don't care even if she has one day left in this life," he said, laughing.Williams's anger exploded. "Do you take human life as a joke to you?" he asked, his voice rising.Dante's laughter stopped. In a cold, calculated tone, he said, "Williams, don't get emotional. This is business. The life of Lyra is just a small part of that."Appalled, Williams said, "Sir, how can you say that? Lyra is a human being, not just some business capital."What do you mean by that, Williams? You talk to me like that?," Dante yelled at the top of his lungs over the phone."I am very sorry sir," Williams said in a soft and cooled tone. "Sir, Lyra is dying; she needs to undergo a surgery, that's why I called you.""What kind of

Louis and Williams had been inseparable since high school, and through those many years, a bond had formed which was able to stand tests of time and distance. Attending different colleges and subsequently choosing different career paths did not disrupt their communication; they shared everything that happened in their lives. A friendship based on trust, lots of laughter, and mutual support was what Louis and Williams had.Their trio, once complete with Stanley, had been inseparable; however, fate had other plans, and Stanley's untimely death left a void in their lives. The loss brought Louis and Williams closer, cementing their brotherly relationship even further.From all-nighters to spontaneous road trips, the memories were countless. A friendship which had seen time and distance and even adversity finally bloomed into being a rock to Louis and Williams for support and encouragement in life's ebbs and flows.As they grew through their adult years, the bond remained strong. They wou

Mr. Jude's face softened, but his will remained strong. "Louis, I understand that you must be desperate, but I simply can't invest my 250 million dollars in a company that is not qualified. I am sorry, Louis. I really am."Louis' body shook with sobs, begging, his hands clasped together in supplication. "Just this once, Uncle. Please. Lyra will die if you don't help."Mr. Jude's eyes clouded with pity, while his voice stood firmly unmoved. "I know this is serious, Louis, but I have investors and a business reputation. I have to make no compromises on standards."With only the muffled sobs of Louis breaking the stillness, the silence in the room spoke of the battle going on inside Mr. Jude-empathy versus business acumen.In an instant, Mr. Jude's face brightened. "But I can offer an alternative," he said with a ring of new hope in his voice.Louis's head jerked up, his eyes filled with anticipation."What is it, Uncle?" Louis inquired with despair and hope in his tone.Mr. Jude leaned