SWNOVELS Chapter 421-430
Chapter 421
Maximus thought, “As soon as she realized I didn’t come home, couldn’t wait to come knocking, and she even brought so many helpers!”
Maximus chuckled at the audacity of Huntley’s actions, If Huntley were to go berserk, tearing down the veil of modesty, exposing their secrets to the public, and maybe even giving him a well–deserved slap, he might have a shred of respect left for her.
But Huntley remained timid, clinging to him like a lifeline.
Maximus was growing increasingly impatient.
He coldly said, “Don’t bother,” and then hung up the phone without hesitation. On the other end of the line, his secretary was almost in tears. He couldn’t help but wonder, “Mr. Frank, would it hurt to let me finish speaking? Didn’t I say ‘a group? Do you understand the meaning of ‘a group‘? It means three or more people, which is quite an understatement.”
The secretary lowered his head, glanced up, and discreetly counted in his mind: 1, 2, 3… 8, 9, 10… 18 people, 18 people!
This was beyond being just a “group“; it had turned into a full–fledged
organization!
The secretary trembled and looked at the woman in front of him, who appeared friendly and warm. “Mr. Frank said he has some business to attend to and will be back shortly. You can wait here.”
Elena frowned and turned to Olivia, asking, “Miss Taylor, are we supposed to wait?”
Olivia raised her gaze nonchalantly and replied, “Go to Maximus’s apartment.” With those words, the group of people left in an organized manner.
The secretary breathed a sigh of relief and made another call to Maximus.
On the other end of the line, Maximus was on the verge of anger. “Didn’t I tell you not to call me again? Are you trying to get yourself killed?”
“Mr. Frank,” the secretary hurriedly interjected before Maximus could hang up, “that group of people is heading to your apartment, and they’ve already left. Be careful.”
“What?” Maximus stood up, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Now that he had calmed down, he walked over to the sofa, sat down, and asked, “Tell me in detail, what’s going on over there?”
The secretary nodded and said, “I counted a total of 18 people, led by a woman. they all call Miss Taylor. She has a strong presence, and there’s also a Ms. Wayne who appears to be her assistant. They’re on their way to your apartment. It
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
+5 voucher
shouldn’t take them more than 10 minutes to arrive. Mr. Frank, with that many people, you should prepare early.”
“Many people?” Maximus coldly sneered, his tone tinged with sarcasm. “This is a lawful society. What does it matter if there are many people? Are they planning to use force? I won’t meet with them for the time being.”
He did not care about these people at all. If they were on the way, so be it. If they arrived, they could only stand at the gate.
He would not see them even for a second!
Maximus hung up the phone decisively and turned to walk towards Kaira.
Before he reached the bedside, there was a loud pounding on the door.
Maximus’s face turned icy, and his expression was infuriated. He thought, “These people are really going too far! They need a lesson!”
He picked up his phone, ready to call the building’s security to have them remove this group.
But before he could dial, the intruders had already broken in. “Don’t move, we are the police! We’ve received a report that you’ve been imprisoning a minor and unlawfully detaining her.”
The leading police officer, after displaying his credentials, wasted no time in placing handcuffs on Maximus‘ wrists and escorting him out. Following his exit, a team of female officers entered the scene to search for Kaira.
Inside the bedroom, Kaira remained bewildered, wrapped in her blanket. Her eyes widened in innocence, resembling a startled rabbit. She asked, “What’s happening? Has something gone wrong?”
Olivia maneuvered through the crowd and approached her, speaking soothingly, “Kaira, I am Huntley’s associate. I’ve come to take you away. Don’t be afraid; Maximus, who harmed you, has been apprehended.”
Kaira’s expression shifted rapidly. Subconsciously, she looked around for Maximus but was gently restrained by Olivia. Olivia’s voice was incredibly gentle as she said, “Don’t be scared; that demon is gone now. You’re safe.”
“No, it’s not like that,” Kaira shook her head, tears welling up. She wanted to explain that nobody had harmed her, but she couldn’t utter a word as Olivia. continuously interrupted her.
She felt helpless and clung to Olivia’s sleeve, her gaze pleading.
“Poor child, you’re overwhelmed with joy, Olivia said while stroking Kaira’s soft hair. She then turned to a nearby female officer and said, “Officer, Kaira is suffering from severe psychological distress. I’ll comfort her for now. Can we arrange for her to provide a statement at the police station tomorrow?”
The officer looked at Kaira with compassion and agreed, “Of course. Take good care of her and ensure there’s no further harm.”
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
© +5 Vouchers
Once the police left, Olivia had Kaira take a sleeping pill and coaxed her into sleep. Then she moved to the living room to make phone calls to various media outlets.
In no time, news of Mr. Frank from Max Group being arrested for illegal. detention and assault on a minor had spread like wildfire. Local media outlets in Nebuland went into a frenzy, and nearly all business partners began canceling contracts and returning goods. The once–mighty conglomerate was teetering on the edge of collapse.
The stock of Max Group plummeted, and nearly all business partners began. canceling contracts and returning goods, creating a moment of crisis as the once–mighty conglomerate teetered on the brink of collapse.
The group’s shareholders and executives were at a loss. They were like a headless dragon, powerless and desperate.
At this critical moment, Olivia aggressively acquired a significant stake in Max Group, stabilizing the company’s situation. She also had Elena appear at the company in Huntley’s name to reassure employees.
Regardless of how one looked at it, Huntley was officially Maximus’s wife now. Maximus had risen to prominence after their marriage, and the prescriptions he used belonged to Huntley. Most of the wealth he had accumulated was rightfully Huntley’s, and no one could deny this fact.
Olivia had only employed a few strategies, and now Max Group was under Huntley’s control.
Maximus held 42% of the company’s shares. If Huntley divorced him, she would be entitled to 21%, and with Olivia holding 30%, Huntley would become the majority shareholder.
In less than two days since arriving in Yebury City, Olivia had managed to deal with Maximus.
Now, she sat in Maximus’s office, leaning back in the large boss’s chair. After a brief contemplation, she called Huntley, “Maximus has been arrested, Kaira is at a loss, and Max Group is under your control. Tell me, what do you want, and what do you wish to do? I can handle it all for you.”
Huntley was dumbfounded, unsure of what Olivia was talking about and what had happened in Yebury City. She stammered, “How did this happen so quickly?” Olivia stopped spinning in the chair, her gaze calm. She calmly asked in return, “Is ‘quick‘ not good? Tell me, what’s your plan for the next steps?”
Huntley’s mind was in chaos. She hadn’t figured out her next move yet. At this moment, she just wanted to know if Kaira had been willing or coerced.
She voiced her thoughts.
Olivia furrowed her brow, her patience wearing thin. She said, “Do you really need to ask such questions? Can’t you see by now? Kaira may have been initially
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
coerced and somewhat unwilling, but they’ve been together for three years, and during that time, she never attempted to escape. Is it her foolishness or yours? At this point, you’re still making excuses for her!”
Huntley’s face turned pale, and she fell into silence.
Send gift
Comment-
Chapter 422
Huntley hesitated on the other end of the phone call, prolonging her decision–making process.
Olivia, growing impatient, couldn’t fathom her indecision and expressed her frustration. “What are you hesitating about?” Olivia questioned, her tone tinged with exasperation. “It’s just a man who betrayed you. Do you really need to think twice? Send him to prison and enjoy your life with a handsome young man.
“If you can’t let go of him, use voodoo to control him, make him obey you, and if he misbehaves, make him suffer, make him desperate, fully domesticate himl “If you don’t know how to do it, I can get you a psychologist to teach you how to make Maximus fall in love with you, utterly devoted to you!”
The others in the room were left utterly dumbfounded by Olivia’s bold statements, and Huntley remained silent, overwhelmed by the shock.
Olivia had always been puzzled by Huntley’s approach. Huntley had resorted to voodoo and other investigative methods when it came to others, such as Maximus and Kaira.
However, when it came to her own situation, she seemed powerless and passive, like a block of wood, not taking any action to protect herself.
Maximus had used her prescription to build his business and hadn’t hidden the fact that he imprisoned Kaira, leaving plenty of loopholes.
Huntley could have easily controlled him with a casual move.
Yet Huntley had endured until now, leaving Olivia wondering whether Huntley was simply a victim of her own weakness or if she possessed an extraordinary level of patience.
“Miss Taylor.” Elena approached, her voice soft and calming, “Kaira is awake and asking to see you.”
Olivia nodded and said to Huntley, who was still grappling with her decision. “Have you made up your mind?”
Huntley continued to waver in her judgment, unable to reach a final conclusion.
Olivia sighed softly, her impatience showing. “Take your time.”
She hung up the phone and turned to leave the room, heading to the which was conveniently nearby.
apartment,
Upon hearing the door open, Kaira, with her bare feet and tear–stained face, rushed out. She resembled a frightened little rabbit in her innocence and vulnerability. “Olivia, Olivia, does my master know everything?”
In her frantic questioning, Kaira shook her head repeatedly, burdened with guilt. “It’s all my fault. I didn’t hide things well. I didn’t convince Maximus to turn back. Now my master knows everything. She must be heartbroken. I’m so sorry.”
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
+5 vouchers
After crying for a while, Kaira suddenly looked up with determination. “Please take me to see Maximus. He promised me he wouldn’t divorce my master and that he would treat her well. He can’t back out. He must keep his word.” Olivia’s lips curved slightly as she looked down at Kaira. “You silly girl. Your master doesn’t want him anymore.”
“What do you mean?” Kaira froze, confused. She couldn’t comprehend how her beloved master, who had given up her family’s prescription and wealth for Maximus, could ever give up on him. “You’re lying! Your Master loves Maximus so much, she can give up her life for him. How could she not love him? You’re lying!” Olivia gracefully seated herself on the luxurious couch, crossing her legs with poise. She spoke in a calm and collected manner, addressing Kaira, “Let me be clear: your master has unequivocally decided to divorce Maximus. She no longer has affection for him. Consequently, you are now free to make your choices.” Kaira’s eyes displayed a hint of bewilderment, her mind racing. Then, as if a revelation struck her, she fixed a madly intense gaze on Olivia, filled with an accusation of deceit, “You’re lying! My master’s love for Maximus runs deep. How could she give up on him? She’s shown such profound affection for Maximus that she even shared her ancestral recipe and used all her assets to start his company. She’d give up her life for him. How can she not love him? You’re lying!” Kaira couldn’t control her emotions and burst into tears, muttering, “My master raised me from childhood, her kindness is beyond measure. I’d sacrifice everything, even my life, for her. As long as Maximus doesn’t divorce her, I’m willing to comply with his every demand.”
Olivia tilted her head and explained, “Well, there’s no need for you to do that anymore. I’ve already reported Maximus to the police, with substantial evidence of illegal detention and assault. If you decide to press charges, he will face. imprisonment.”
Kaira shivered at the mere mention of jail, apprehension evident on her face. She instinctively shook her head, saying, “No, I can’t accuse him. What would happen to my master if he went to jail? She’d be devastated, and I can’t bear that.” “That’s precisely what your master wants. She desires you to accuse him!” Olivia’s tone remained steady, her eyes reflecting the solemnity of the situation.
“It’s impossible.” Kaira sobbed, “You’re a liar, you’re deceiving me.”
Regardless of what Olivia said, Kaira refused to believe. She was firmly convinced that her master loved Maximus deeply and would never let him go.
“Miss Taylor, what should we do?” Elena whispered, concerned about Kaira’s stubbornness, as her indecision hung heavily in the air.
The situation seemed to reach an impasse, with Kaira resisting any persuasion, and they needed to find a way forward.
“It’s simple.” Olivia took out her phone, called Huntley, and briefly explained the situation. She asked, “Kaira is waiting for your decision. Will you press charges.
10.01 D
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
against Maximus?”
+5 vouchers
Huntley remained silent for a while before asking lightly. “Kaira, if it’s true that Maximus imprisoned you and forced you, then you should tell the police the truth and let him face the consequences.”
Kaira shrank back, surprised, staring at the phone, as if she had heard something unbelievable.
Olivia shook the phone and said, “Do you hear that? It’s your master’s decision.”
Kaira first tilted her head, deep in thought, before suddenly comprehending. She locked eyes with Olivia, filled with anger, “Is it you? Have you kidnapped my master and coerced her to say all this? Who are you people? Are you Maximus’s business rivals orchestrating this to make him go to jail and take over Green Group? How evil you are! How could you do that to us? Do you have any conscience?”
Moving closer to the phone, Kaira’s voice trembled as she continued, “Master, I know they’re trying to deceive me, but don’t worry. I won’t do what they want, and I’ll protect Maximus.”
Upon hearing this, Olivia couldn’t help but chuckle. She took the phone to her ear and said, “Huntley, did you hear that? She’s been pretending to be clueless all along, doing whatever she can to play dumb. No matter what, she won’t accuse Maximus. At this point, don’t you realize whether she’s doing it willingly or being coerced?”
Huntley initially remained silent, but her laughter grew louder, a sinister tone. from the depths of hell. Her determination to make Maximus pay was unmistakable.
Her laughter sounded sinister and came from the depths of the underworld.
At this moment, she finally made up her mind. “I want Maximus Eden to pay the price. I want to divorce him, ruin his reputation, and make him lose everything. He should be cast into eternal damnation!”
Her voice was eerie as if she were a demon from hell.
Kaira’s face was filled with horror.
Even through the phone, they could feel Huntley’s determination. She had truly come to hate Maximus
This time, Kaira stopped pretending to be naive and looked up quietly, her heart–shaped face filled with sadness. “Are you really going to deal with Maximus?”
Olivia hung up the phone and nodded. “Yes.”
Kaira wiped her tears and lowered her eyes, sounding desolate. “Our relationship is very complicated. It’s not just about imprisonment. Regardless of whether it’s for my Master or myself, I won’t accuse him.”
Her feelings for Maximus were complicated. Although it had begun under duress,
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
- D) +5 vouchers
after all this time, she couldn’t decipher her true emotions.
She was torn between not wanting to shatter Maximus and her Master’s marriage and her inability to let go of this man.
Despite the presence of her master and moral constraints, their hearts were
tightly intertwined. Stripped of worldly complexities, they might have been the most harmonious couple.
She didn’t believe she owed her master anything, having endured so much for her. Without a name or place, she had spent three years by Maximus’s side, suffering she considered sufficient repayment for her upbringing.
Now that her master knew the truth and had confronted the situation, she not longer wished to hide.
At this juncture, they could each go their separate ways.
In matters of love, the unrequited lover became the t
Chapter 423
Kaira sat on the bed, calmly watching Olivia. Her tone was gentle as she addressed the situation. “Miss Taylor, I know that you’re here to assist my master, Huntley. However, this is a matter between the three of us, and outsiders should refrain from interfering. People’s thoughts can change at any moment, and her current feelings towards Maximus may not hold forever.
“There’s a saying that goes, ‘It’s hard for an honest official to decide family
matters.
“This family situation is incredibly complex, and Miss Taylor, if you are wise, you will step away and avoid getting entangled in this mess.”
Kaira had some confidence in persuading Olivia.
She felt a sense of guilt towards Huntley, but given the current circumstances, she couldn’t let go of Maximus. She was determined to take care of Huntley and make amends in other ways.
She believed that it would help her feel less guilty. After all, she was trying to do everything to correct her mistakes, wasn’t she?
Olivia remained seated on the sofa across from Kaira, her expression unchanged, and her voice low, “I’m not intervening of my own accord. Huntley requested this. I’m just here to assist. Kaira, the police are waiting for you to make a statement.” Kaira’s face changed, surprised that Olivia was so persistent.
She furrowed her brows and her tone turned cold, “Miss Taylor, are you determined to interfere in this matter and oppose me?”
Olivia blinked but didn’t respond as if she didn’t pay any attention to what she said just now.
Frustrated, Kaira continued, “Miss Taylor, don’t go too far! I hold the power here. As long as I don’t accuse Maximus, he won’t be convicted.” She smiled slyly, “Not only will he avoid conviction, but we can also turn the tables. You should be aware, Miss Taylor, that falsely reporting a crime and trespassing are serious
offenses.
“Now I am reminding you. If you push me too far, I can sue you!”
think
Olivia leaned back and glanced at her watch. It was nearly noon, and she wasn’t interested in arguing further. She stood up, her voice cold and firm, “Do you only your accusation is needed to convict him? There’s evidence.”
Olivia turned to Elena and glanced at her as a signal.
Receiving that signal, Elena promptly took out a set of documents and presented. them to Kaira. “Over the past three years, you’ve ventured outside very rarely, and each time, Maximus was by your side. Here are some photos, and in each one, your expression is clearly reluctant. In addition to this physical evidence, we also
10:041
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
have witnesses: the caretaker, and Maximus’s secretary.”
Kaira paled, now feeling anxious. She asked, “How do you know all this?”
Nevertheless, her rationality prevailed as she spoke in a hushed tone, “How did you find out about all this? The evidence you mentioned is not crucial. As long as I don’t admit it, and insist that Maximus never detained me, you won’t be able to convict him!”
Olivia, with a graceful, enigmatic look, responded, “My dear, you are still too innocent. Have you forgotten what I told the police yesterday?”
Kaira was momentarily puzzled, taking some time to recall Olivia’s words from the previous day. She then realized what Olivia had said, and her face turned. ashen. “You… You…
“You said I had a serious psychological problem.”
When she thought up to here, Kaira was suddenly shocked, and her face instantly turned ghastly pale.
Realizing this, she glared at Olivia. “How dare you!”
Olivia nodded with satisfaction, “Exactly. Who would believe someone with alleged psychological issues? Whether you cooperate or not, I have enough evidence to convict Maximus, given his established crime. But, as for you, this was just a test of your intentions.
“Now that your stance is clear, and Huntley is disappointed in you, there’s no need to waste any more time.”
With that, Olivia turned to Elena and gave her a direct order, “Take her to the psychiatric hospital.”
Kaira’s world crumbled as she cried out, “Nol”
The matters in Yebury City were resolved swiftly, with everything settling within. three days.
In the hotel, Olivia reclined on the couch, taking a moment to relax. Elena approached with concern, “Miss Taylor, is everything alright? You’ve appeared a bit under the weather in recent days, lacking your usual vigor.” “It’s nothing,” Olivia shook her head, all the while counting the days in her mind. Her menstrual cycle had been delayed by a whole five days. That realization prompted her to lower her gaze to her flat abdomen, where a sudden warmth welled up inside her.
surge
of
Could she be expecting a baby?
In that fleeting moment, Olivia found it challenging to describe her emotions, for they were a curious blend of bewilderment and elation, like a complex emotional. tapestry woven from threads of uncertainty and joy.
Nevertheless, Olivia reminded herself not to jump to conclusions. She resolved to return to the Invana Village once the affairs in Yebury City concluded and
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
subsequently scheduled a thorough examination at Smith Hospital.
During her absence, Daniel had been diligently managing the Invana Village. Upon hearing of Olivia’s return, he hurried out to greet her, his eyes lighting up with excitement as he called out, “Olivia!”
Olivia had always projected an aura of reserve in front of others, her expressions. of affection limited. However, on this occasion, the sight of Daniel stirred. something within her, something powerful that defied restraint. She found herself overwhelmed with the desire to seek solace in his embrace.
Without hesitation, she acted upon this longing, leaping into his arms and exclaiming, “Daniel.”
Daniel was hugged tightly. At that moment, Daniel experienced a deluge of emotions, his face radiating pure joy.
The courtyard played host to a multitude of spectators, and Daniel initially struggled to maintain the composure expected of a CEO. However, the warmth of their reunion proved too much to contain. Unrestrained laughter and genuine affection filled the air.
A chorus of chuckles, hearty laughter, and cheerful guffaws filled the courtyard as the couple embraced, kissed, and held hands.
Why was he so lucky? He thought that he was the happiest man in the world! The commentary continued as the onlookers watched the couple’s affectionate display, starting with hugs and extending to kisses. And then, not stopping at kisses, they held hands, their public display of affection almost too much to bear. “Ah, this public display of affection is too much!” someone commented. Huntley emerged from the house to greet Olivia. These past couple of days hadn’t been easy for her, and seeing this affectionate couple made her feel even worse. Unable to contain herself, she remarked sourly, “You two were close when you were young. But as you get older, your relationship might not remain as strong. Men always seek new and exciting things. Right now, Olivia, with your youth and beauty, of course, he adores you. But in the future, when you have wrinkles on your face and your figure changes, men are likely to grow tired of you.” Before Olivia could respond, Daniel frowned, looking genuinely concerned. He held Olivia’s hand and spoke with a hint of vulnerability, “Olivia, will you change in the future?”
Olivia shook her head firmly. “No, I’ll only love you.”
Daniel beamed with happiness, his heart overflowing with joy. He turned to Huntley, his tone triumphant, See? Olivia won’t change. Our love will always be this strong, forever. I firmly believe that. You too, right?”
Huntley was left dumbfounded.
She had never implied that Olivia would change, and she had actually been
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
referring to Daniel. How could he think that way? He was so in love with Olivia,
obviously.
Send gift
Comment
Chapter 424
Because Olivia had done so much for Huntley, Huntley felt grateful in her heart. These past few days, she had been researching various materials and trying to find a way to draw out the voodoo worm. Unfortunately, there were not many records passed down to Huntley, and in her generation, the lineal branch of the family had few remaining members. They were all from the side branches and had not understanding of voodoo. Olivia furrowed her brows deeply. Despite constantly reminding herself to relax and not worry too much, she could not help but frown.
Inside the room, Huntley was looking up information, while Olivia stood outside, gazing at the distant blue sky. Yesterday, the deputy director called and said that her grandfather’s condition had worsened a lot. His various organs were deteriorating rapidly, and he might not last much longer. Olivia hadn’t eaten much today, but her stomach felt unsettled, and she had constant acid reflux. Daniel walked over and put a coat on her from behind. “It’s windy. Wear some more clothes.”
Olivia buried her head in Daniel’s chest, showing her vulnerability for the first time. “What should I do? I can’t save my grandfather.”
Daniel’s expression was deep, but his tone carried a comforting strength. “It’s not going to happen. He has good luck, and I’m still waiting for him to wake up to officiate our wedding. The reason they had postponed their wedding for so long, despite being engaged for a significant time, was that they were waiting for Isaac to wake up. For Olivia, Isaac was her most important family member. He had raised her and taught her medicine and the ways of life. He was the person who loved her the most in the world. Olivia did not want him to miss her wedding. She wanted to save her grandfather and bring him back.
“Don’t worry.” Daniel embraced Olivia, shielding her from the dry, cool wind. “Give Huntley some more time. With so much information, she’s bound to take her time and maybe, at some point, she’ll find some clues.”
As they were speaking, Huntley excitedly ran over holding an old book. “I found it, I found it!” She was so excited that she was speaking incoherently, “I… I found the source of the voodoo worm. It’s a type of voodoo worm called ‘Chunjot. They are extremely cold and chilly. They spend most of their lives in hibernation. Once awakened, they require a large amount of heat and warm energy to sustain themselves. Chunjot cannot exist on their own, and they must parasitize other living creatures. If it resides in a human body, it will continuously roam within the body along with blood circulation. As long as it isn’t deliberately awakened, the constant heat within the human body is enough to keep it in hibernation. When the host body experiences an accident, like significant blood loss or the person becoming a vegetative state, when there is not enough heat and warm energy, Chunjot will awaken to protect its own survival, starting to continuously absorb the vitality of the host.”
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
© +5 vouchers
Olivia instinctively gripped Daniel’s hand and asked, “Does the book mention. how to draw them out?”
Huntley nodded. “Yes, there’s a way. Chunjot is naturally attracted to creatures that are extremely warm and with heat. There is a legendary creature called the ‘Golden Voodoo King‘ that is extremely warm and with heat, and it has an irresistible attraction to Chunjot. As long as it’s present, Chunjot will abandon its host and leave the human body.”
Olivia narrowed her eyes and grasped the key point immediately. “A legendary creature?”
Huntley looked somewhat apologetic. “Yes, the Golden Voodoo King has not been seen for centuries. It’s extremely rare and mostly exists in legends. However, there’s something else that might work, although it may not have the same level of attraction to Chunjot as the Golden Voodoo King. It’s a type of spice called “voodoo incense. When burned, it emits a unique fragrance that can also draw out Chunjot.
Olivia had never heard of any of these things and could not grasp the underlying principles. She furrowed her brow and asked, “What is voodoo incense? Can it be made by ourselves, and what are the ingredients needed?”
Huntley shook her head. “Ms. Taylor, Mr. Sullivan, there are things in this world that you might not be aware of, things that science cannot explain. In today’s society, voodoo is no longer mainstream, and many people on the internet claim that voodoo worms are fake, just a type of poison. To be honest, although I am a member of the Lloyd family, my understanding of the principles behind these things is limited. I know the basics but not the underlying reasons. With that, Huntley paused and then walked into the room. “Ms. Taylor, explaining the matter of voodoo will take some time. Let’s continue the conversation inside.” Olivia nodded and followed her into the room. She sat down to listen to Huntley’s explanation. After Huntley finished explaining, Olivia learned about a group of people living in a way she had never known, completely detached from modern society and following ancient traditions passed down for thousands of years. Huntley emphasized a few major voodoo families, including the Sprout family, the Flores family, and the Dale family.
“Ms. Taylor, in fact, our Lloyd family’s voodoo skills are not the best, but we can. barely be considered one of them. In recent years, due to the decline of our family and me being the only one left, we can no longer compete with other families. Voodoo incense is a unique spice with a strong attraction to the extremely cold and chilly voodoo worm. It used to be the main method voodoo practitioners used to catch worms. However, the recipe has been lost over time, and even if we had the recipe, we would not be able to find the necessary ingredients.”
Olivia looked at Huntley and asked, “So, is there no other way?”
Huntley hesitated. “It’s not that there are no other ways. In about half a month,
1001
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
+5 vouchers
there will be an auction in Wayne Country, and there might be an opportunity.” Wayne Country was a small country located near the equator. It had existed for thousands of years and maintained a monarchy, with customs and traditions vastly different from the outside world. Due to its geographical location and climate, the country was densely covered with plants, and everywhere you could see, there were forests inhabited by various poisonous creatures, with limited interaction with people from other countries. Other countries outside had little interest in this small nation as well.
“An auction?” Olivia was curious. “Could you provide more details?”
Huntley took a sip of water from her glass and began to speak, “Wayne Country, due to its climate, has an abundance of insects, which is why voodoo is prevalent there. Not only that, but you can also find various bizarre phenomena like curses and zombies everywhere in that place. Major families like the Sprouts, the Dales, and the Flores have essentially relocated their main bases to Wayne Country. The Country holds an auction every year in the spring, in the month of March. People from various major families attend, auctioning off all sorts of items. Although it’s a regular auction, unique and unusual items make an appearance every year. To obtain voodoo incense, we would need to try our luck at the auction.”
At this point, Huntley added. “By the way, the universal currency at the auction is gold, and only gold is accepted. No matter what currency from any country, it cannot be used for transactions. If we go, we need to prepare some gold in advance.”
Olivia lowered her gaze, repeatedly tracing her fingertip along the rim of her glass, and after a moment, she raised her eyes, asking, “So, is this the only way to obtain voodoo incense?”
“True.” Huntley nodded as she replied, This kind of incense is no longer made today. They are all relics from the past.
Upon hearing this, Olivia raised her eyes with a determined and clear look. “Alright, we’ll go to the auction.”
EB Send gift
Comment
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
Chapter 425
Olivia had been preparing for half a month and finally set off for Wayne Country. At the same time, on the Grant family’s side, Alexander was also on the move. He had been closely following news about Olivia, and upon learning that she was going abroad, he wasted no time in setting off. In the country, it was not easy to make a move against her, but overseas was a different story. With a long distance. and no one watching, he could handle the situation as he pleased.
The circle of Elders of the Grant family had issued a death order to eliminate Olivia. Initially, when Olivia’s identity as the research institute’s director was exposed, the Grant family, though surprised, didn’t panic too much. After all, the director position was far from the grandeur of the Grant family, and the two were not on the same level.
However, what surprised the Grant family was that after Olivia’s identity was exposed, including the Grants and several subservient families that followed them, all high–tech projects came to a halt. Not only that, even research talents withdrew en masse. In a flash, the mighty Grant family became an empty shell. If it were an ordinary business family, they could survive without technology, investing in real estate and finance. But the Grant family was different. As one of the four great families of the Capitol, their influence was extensive, spanning various industries. Industrial technology was their lifeline, and real estate and finance were built on top of that industry. Without it, real estate, and finance would crumble in an instant.
The Grant family was finally panicked. Without technology, they would lose their status among the four great families of the Capitol within a year. The head and First Elder of the Grant family could never have imagined that Olivia, a seemingly insignificant woman, possessed such incredible power, capable of wiping out the Grants in an instant. The family was finally terrified. Therefore, Olivia must die, and the Grant family must gain control of the Capitol Research. Institute. Thus, Alexander, the young heir of the family, personally went to Wayne Country.
Before his departure, Bettany helped him pack his luggage. She looked at Alexander, and she seemed to want to say something but hesitated. Alexander had. been busy with family matters recently, often going out and rarely returning home, giving him little opportunity to meet Bettany. He had not been paying much attention to her emotions and, seeing her reaction, he didn’t even spare a glance, simply diverting his gaze as if he hadn’t seen anything. Bettany was immediately taken aback.
She knew that her recent interactions with Alexander had not been very smooth, and she had often acted clumsily and failed to meet his expectations. But she had never expected Alexander to ignore her like this. She felt a sense of panic, especially since she had been impersonating Olivia in front of Alexander. This situation was a ticking time bomb, and it would explode sooner or later. Before
10-05
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
D)))) +5 voucher.
that happened, she needed to establish a strong emotional connection with him. Only with a deep emotional bond could she hope that Alexander would not blame her when the truth was revealed. She thought to herself, ‘No, no. I have to remain calm and find a way to make Alexander pay attention to myself.
After regaining her composure, she looked up at Alexander and said softly, “Alexander, are you going to Wayne Country?”
Alexander frowned, looking displeased. “This is a matter of the Grant family. You shouldn’t get involved that much.”
In recent times, the Grant family had experienced changes, and many people were coming and going, making it difficult to keep things secret. Bettany had been at home all along, and she couldn’t be kept in the dark about the situation. So, she knew that Alexander was going to Wayne Country for something related to Olivia.
Speaking of this matter, Bettany was also very surprised. In her mind, Olivia was just a clever and wealthy person. She had never imagined that Olivia was the director of the Capitol Research Institute, with such vast influence that even the Grant family couldn’t handle her. That woman was truly impressive.
Bettany knew that Alexander was going to find Olivia in Wayne Country, but she didn’t know the specifics. She could only guess. “Alexander, I don’t know why you’re going to see Olivia, but I think that since I have some connection with her, maybe I can be of some help?”
Alexander, who had been quite impatient, suddenly felt a stirring in his heart upon hearing her suggestion. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Pack your things and come with me.” Bettany’s face lit up with a big smile, and she joyfully replied, “I’ll do that right away.”
Olivia and her group had already arrived in Wayne Country and were staying in a hotel near the auction site. As the auction approached, people from all over the world were converging on the area, creating a bustling and chaotic atmosphere. Olivia was concerned about potential accidents and chose to stay quietly in the hotel, avoiding going anywhere.
Huntley sat at the table, holding a catalog of auction items. She said, “The auction. will last for three days. These are the items for tomorrow, and they are not particularly valuable. We can go take a look to see what’s happening.”
Olivia took the catalog and saw that it contained various strange items such as voodoo worms, talismans, and curses, along with some rare antiques. Seeing this, Huntley explained, “These antiques were all acquired by tomb raiders. They cannot be traded through legitimate channels, have all come here. Wayne Country doesn’t inquire about the origin or destination of auction items.”
S01
Olivia nodded and her gaze lingered on a curse for a while before she asked curiously, “Are these all real?”
Huntley shook her head. “It’s hard to say. Some believe in them, some don’t. I’m not sure about these things either.” She provided an example. “Ordinary people
10-05
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
+5 vouchers
don’t believe in these things, but there do have people, the rich and celebrities, who believe in them and even use voodoo dolls. We don’t have to believe in them. Just keep our distance and pay respect would be fine.”
Olivia nodded. Soon, the day of the auction arrived, and Daniel had booked a VIP box in advance. People entering the auction all wore masks and uniform robes, making it impossible to recognize anyone. Even when they spoke, they used voice. changers.
Upon entering the box, they looked through the window at the crowd below, with everyone wearing identical masks. Elena was utterly surprised. “Is this level of security necessary? Even their shoe sizes are uniform. Look at that person. He even has insoles to fake the height.”
Huntley sat down and took a sip of the bottled water she had brought along. “This place is infested with voodoo worms everywhere. It’s better to be cautious. In case someone seeks revenge and uses voodoo, it would be a disaster.” She cautioned Elena, saying, “The box is soundproof, and the glass has been treated, making it impossible to see inside from the outside. You can talk in the box if needed, but once you step outside, don’t say a word or touch anything. Elena nodded cautiously.
The auction officially began at 8 o’clock in the morning, starting with early items. such as burial antiques. Olivia wasn’t interested in these and was just observing her surroundings. The auction venue had three levels and a hundred private
boxes The first level was the main hall, where many people stood in close
proximity. No one spoke. To bid on an item, participants simply used their electronic handsets to place bids.
Daniel sat beside Olivia and quietly asked, “There are a few pieces of gems below that seem quite nice. Do you like them? Should I bid?”
Olivia furrowed her brows. “No.” Her menstrual period had not arrived, and the likelihood of her being pregnant was quite high. She didn’t want anything impure.
Send gift
Comment
Chapter 426
The auction went on for three days, but even on the afternoon of the third day, there was no sign of the voodoo incense. Olivia felt disappointed and sat at the table with a gloomy expression. Daniel, concerned for her, approached and held her hand, soothing her in a low voice. “The catalog for the evening’s auction. should be coming soon. It might be mentioned in there.”
Olivia didn’t want Daniel to be concerned about the matter with her, but she couldn’t relax. She forced a smile at him.
“Eat something first.” Daniel handed a fork over. As Olivia was about to take it, there was a knock at the door. Olivia’s eyes lit up as she subconsciously raised her gaze. The catalog had arrived!
With the catalog in her hands, Olivia quickly opened it and scanned through it line by line. Finally, in the last line, she found the words “voodoo incense.” Seeing this, Olivia breathed a sigh of relief and finally relaxed and thought, ‘Great, we’ve finally found the voodoo incense!”
“Is the gold prepared?” Olivia turned to Daniel. He tightly held her hand and reassured her. “Don’t worry, we’ve prepared 600 million dollars in gold. Gold is not easy to exchange, and Ellis is still in contact with various banks worldwide, working on another 400 million dollars in gold.”
Captain Chavez also approached and whispered, “Mr. Book gave us their bidding paddle, so if Ms. Taylor needs it, you can draw from the Book family.” Olivia nodded and said, “Please thank Mr. Book for me.”
They waited restlessly for over two hours until it was finally time for the auction of the voodoo incense. The auctioneer stood in the center of the hall, holding a beautiful wooden box, and began. “Ladies and gentlemen, the next item is the 92nd lot of the day, the voodoo incense. This box contains a total of 12 strands of voodoo incense, with a history of approximately three hundred years. The condition is excellent, and it’s been preserved very well. With the owner’s consent, our appraiser lit a piece of it earlier, and its effect was obvious. The voodoo incense is a type of scent that can attract voodoo worms. Due to its intricate preparation method, it has been lost for over a hundred years. The fact that the auction can present this item today is indeed fortunate…”
The auctioneer elaborated for a while before announcing the starting bid. “1.6 million dollars.” Upon hearing this, Olivia breathed a sigh of relief. The price seemed reasonable. Based on previous transactions, final prices generally landed around three times the starting bid, which would be 4.8 million dollars. This price was within Olivia’s comfort zone, and she was even prepared to go a bit higher. The bidding began, and initially, Olivia didn’t participate. It wasn’t until the price. surged to 4 million dollars that she raised her paddle. “4.2 million dollars.” Quickly, someone else joined the competition with 4.4 million dollars. The back–and–forth continued, and it wasn’t until it reached 5 million dollars that the
number of bidders started to decrease.
Indeed, voodoo incense had an extraordinary effect in attracting voodoo worms. However, in this modern age, there were many ways to catch these worms, and incense wasn’t necessarily the best method. The reason the price soared so high was mainly because the secret formula had been lost. Most bidders were hoping to reverse–engineer the recipe.
At 5 million dollars, it should have been the highest bid, and logically, no one would continue to compete. However, something peculiar happened. The occupants of Box 302 across from Olivia continued to bid consistently, adding exactly 10 thousand dollars more each time, just above Olivia’s bids. Someone was targeting her! Olivia’s brow furrowed, and a glint of determination shone in her eyes and thought, ‘We must have leaked information about our box, and the other side knows who we are, intentionally trying to outbid us.
“What should we do?” Elena looked at Olivia, a worried expression on her face. “The price has already reached 6 million dollars, and they’re continuously bidding against us. It could end up getting incredibly high.” Olivia’s expression turned cold. She tapped her fingers and kept her gaze fixed on the central auction item below.
Inside Box 302. Bettany was also nervously watching the auction item. As the price soared higher and higher, her heart rate quickened. She was indeed eager to frustrate Olivia, to see her fail to acquire what she desired and witness her disappointment. However, spending so much money on something seemingly useless was also causing her some heartache. The price had already soared to 10 million dollars, and each time Alexander placed a bid, her heart would skip a beat. “Alexander.” She turned to the man behind her. “How far should we go? 16 million dollars?”
Alexander lowered his gaze, his eyes showing indifference. “200 million dollars. At the very least, we have to make her pay more.”
Bettany’s heart clenched. She thought this plan was too outrageous and said inwardly, ‘What if Olivia gives up along the way? Are we really going to spend 200 million dollars on something as seemingly useless as voodoo incense?”
Because both sides were engaged in a relentless bidding war, other spectators. joined in to make the scene more chaotic. Several boxes took their turns to place bids, and Box 222 seemed the most whimsical, occasionally raising the bid by 10. thousand dollars or 1 million dollars, further adding to the commotion.
Bettany kept a close eye on Box 301, where Olivia was located, and noticed that they started hesitating and even skipped a bid. Quickly, she turned back and said, “Alexander, Olivia has stopped bidding!”
Alexander first frowned, and then a trace of mockery flashed in his eyes. “Truly shallow emotions. She gave up when it hadn’t even reached 20 million dollars. I was wrong to think that her feelings for Isaac were so deep!” With those words, he put down his bidding device and refrained from bidding. In the end, voodoo
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
incense was won by Box 222, which had joined the competition just for fun. Bettany grinned. “Olivia must be very upset right now.”
Inside Box 301. Olivia rested her chin on one hand, her gaze faint. Elena was anxious. “Miss Taylor, the voodoo incense was won by Box 222 downstairs. What should we do? Should we go downstairs and negotiate to buy it?”
Olivia beckoned to the anxious young lady and consoled her. “Don’t worry, the voodoo incense will be brought over shortly.”
As expected, it wasn’t long before someone arrived carrying the familiar wooden box. Elena’s eyes widened in surprise. “What’s going on?”
Olivia curved her lips, her face radiating a gentle warmth. “That’s because Box 222 downstairs also belongs to me, and in addition to that, there’s Box 111 and Box 333. I secured several boxes.”
Upon hearing this, Elena was even more astonished. “When did you do that? How come I didn’t know?”
Olivia chuckled. “It’s better that you didn’t know. This way, it remains discreet.” For such a crucial matter as bidding for the voodoo incense, Olivia wouldn’t leave anything to chance. She had made preparations well in advance to prevent malicious bidding, securing multiple boxes to ensure success. Now that the voodoo incense was in her possession, and there was nothing more to do, Olivia got up to leave.
Just then, chaos erupted at the central auction podium downstairs. The auctioneer excitedly gasped for breath and announced, “Due to the sudden appearance of an incredibly precious item, today’s auction will be extended until midnight.” Hearing this, the entire room buzzed with discussion as everyone speculated about the extraordinary item that had disrupted a decades–long tradition by extending the auction. This was an unprecedented event. Olivia also paused her steps, her curiosity piqued as she peered downward.
The auctioneer on the lower level took a deep breath and announced loudly, “Today’s exceptionally rare item is a sight seen only once in a century, the Golden Voodoo King!” Upon hearing this, Olivia dropped the phone she had been holding in her hand.
Chapter 427
Olivia was worried that she had heard wrongly. She turned to Huntley, who was sitting on the sofa. “What did the auctioneer say just now?”
Huntley was also excited.
The Golden Voodoo King. This was the Golden Voodoo King! All the voodoo worms listened to the Golden Voodoo King’s orders. With the Golden Voodoo King, no matter the worm, whether Chunjot or Chunlot, they all had to listen to the Golden Voodoo King’s orders.
She clenched her fists. Her palms were covered in sweat, and her voice was trembling. “Ms. Taylor, if there’s a 60% chance of the voodoo incense drawing out the voodoo worm in Mr. Smith’s body, then the Golden Voodoo King must have a 100% success rate of that.”
“Really?” Olivia felt something in her chest surge up. Her heart felt like it was about to leap out.
“Really!” Huntley nodded repeatedly.
After getting an affirmative answer, Olivia felt unsteady on her feet and stumbled. Daniel was the one who went forward to support and hand her a glass of water. He said in a low voice, “Don’t get so worked up. Steady now.”
Extreme joy and sorrow were both harmful to Olivia’s body. Daniel was worried that she was too emotional and would not be able to breathe properly.
Olivia nodded and suppressed the tears in her eyes. She took a deep breath and finally calmed down.
She had waited and waited, and now she had found a solution.
Grandpa was finally saved.
At the thought of her grandfather, the tears that Olivia had tried so hard to suppress streamed down her face again. She buried her head in Daniel’s shoulder for a long time.
The auction officially began.
The appearance of the Golden Voodoo King was like a drop of water falling into a pot of boiling oil. Immediately, it practically ignited the atmosphere at the venue and caused a stir. It made everyone go crazy in an instant.
There were all kinds of crazy bids. In just half an hour, the price soared to 200 million dollars.
Olivia wrung her hands and paced around the room. Seeing that the price was still rising, she bit her lip and turned to Captain Chavez. “Contact Mr. Book. I want to borrow as much gold as possible.”
Captain Chavez nodded solemnly and quickly contacted Mr. Book. After a
moment, he said happily, “Miss Taylor, Mr. Book has already prepared gold and
it’s been transported to Wayne Country. That’s 600 million dollars!”
Olivia was elated. “That’s great.”
Then, she turned to Daniel. “Daniel, when will Ellis arrive?”
Daniel looked at his phone. “He’s already here. The gold has been deposited in a local bank. There’s a total of 800 million dollars. He’ll be here soon with the stub.” 600, 600, and 800 added up to a total of 2 billion dollars. That was enough! “Tell the others that we must win the bid for the Golden Voodoo King!” After giving the order, Olivia sat on a chair and waited anxiously.
In Room 303, Alexander sat on the sofa with a worried expression. He did not expect the Golden Voodoo King to appear. This thing was the nemesis of all voodoo worms. With it around, the Grant family’s Great Nourishment Pill would lose its effect.
If others bought this item and used it to deal with the Grant family, they would suffer a huge loss.
He looked at Damian. “How much gold did we bring?”
Damian frowned. “Mr. Alexander, we came in a hurry this time and weren’t prepared to bid for it. I only brought forty million dollars in spare gold.”
40 million dollars?
Alexander’s expression was cold. It was barely any money. What could he do with such a small amount of money?
He was panicking.
Bettany did not understand the importance of the Golden Voodoo King to the Grant family, but when she saw how nervous Alexander was, she also panicked. She wanted to go forward and comfort him, but she took back her hand just after she raised it.
She didn’t know anything. How could she comfort him?
She felt dejected.
Her gaze
fell on the room opposite theirs, and she suddenly thought of Olivia. If this were Olivia, what would she do?
She would probably sit on the sofa indifferently and tilt her head slightly to think of a suitable solution.
That woman had always been smart.
Bettany sat on the sofa and imitated Olivia. She said calmly, “Alexander, the person opposite us is Olivia. Would she be determined to get the Golden Voodoo King?”
Alexander’s heart skipped a beat. Oh, right. He had almost forgotten about Olivia. Seeing that what she said was working, Bettany continued, “Alexander, we can wait
for Olivia to bid for it. After she bids for it, we can think of a way to snatch it.”
Alexander’s eyes lit up.
Damian also turned to look at Bettany. He did not expect her to be so clever. However, she had a poor character and was a classic ingrate
The auction of the Golden Voodoo King was very intense. Offers for it had already reached 1.4 billion dollars.
Olivia stood in front of the window and quietly looked at the center of the auction hall.
At this point, very few people were bidding. In order to prevent Room 302 from interfering, Olivia did not bid. Instead, she asked Room 333 to bid.
Now, only two or three private rooms were competing with Room 333. Moreover, those people were very hesitant. It seemed that they were about to give up. Room 333 had always been going strong. In the end, it won the bid for the Golden Voodoo King for just under 1.8 billion dollars,
“That’s great!” Olivia placed her palms on the table, overjoyed.
In Room 302, Alexander saw that it was not Olivia who won the bid for the Golden Voodoo King, but the people in Room 333. His eyes were filled with malice.
people in
He instructed in a low voice, “Damian, bring your men and trail the pe Room 333 later. The rest of you, follow me.”
After the Golden Voodoo King was taken by Room 333, it was taken around a few turns and delivered to Room Olivia.
Olivia held the small sealed box with a nervous expression. Even her heart was tensed up.
She looked up at Huntley. “Can I open the box?”
Huntley came over and looked around carefully. “It should be fine. The Golden Voodoo King is in a deep sleep now and is not aggressive. Let’s open it and take a look. After confirming that it’s the real deal, we’ll lock it up.”
Olivia nodded, then placed the box on the table and carefully opened it.
There was a little golden bug with wings lying inside. It was chubby and not scary at all. Instead, it even looked a little cute.
After checking, Huntley nodded at Olivia. “It’s the Golden Voodoo King.”
Olivia heaved a sigh of relief and closed the box.
The moment it closed, something unexpected happened. A sharp whistle sounded.
The fat little worm in the box, originally sleeping soundly, suddenly moved. It flapped its wings and flew towards the door.
Olivia was shocked and furious. She immediately got someone to close the door.
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
+5 vouchers
“Quick, stop it!”
However, the little bug was too fast. It flew out in the blink of an eye.
Olivia could not care about anything else and followed closely behind.
The fat little worm seemed to have a target. It followed the whistle and rushed. towards Room 311.
Olivia followed closely behind and rushed into Room 311.
Seven or eight people were sitting inside, five men and two women. One of the women looked especially familiar. That was Kaira.
At this moment, she seemed to have become a different person. She no longer looked as weak as she did before. Instead, she had a cold expression.
Meanwhile, the Golden Voodoo King was lying quietly on her wrist.
“Good bug. The woman looked at Olivia with raised eyebrows as she comforted the Golden Voodoo King. Her tone was teasing. “Surprised, aren’t you?”
Olivia frowned. Her gaze lingered on the woman’s upturned eyes for a few seconds before she said firmly, “You’re not Kaira!”
The woman was stunned for a moment before she chuckled. Her voice was like a silver bell as she looked at Olivia indifferently and said in a low voice, “You’re quite smart. Unfortunately, you provoked the Dale family. You’re not seeing the
sun tomorrow.”
Olivia was not in the mood to listen to her. She kept her gaze on the Golden Voodoo King and said coldly, “What’s going on with the Golden Voodoo King?” “Oh.” The woman lowered her eyes. “You’re talking about the worm. Of course, I’m baiting you out. The worm has already recognized me as its master. It’s my worm. It only listens to my call.”
At this point, the smile on the woman’s face grew wider and wider, and her eyes were filled with mockery. “How is it? It feels good to suffer a double loss, right? 1.8 billion dollars. Tsk, tsk, tsk. You’re really rich. However, this bit of money is not worthy of my worm. The reason why I’m letting you have it for this price is because I want to see what you look like falling from heaven to hell.
“I bet it feels good! Hahaha.
The woman laughed wildly. “Weren’t you very smug? You even sent that stupid girl Kaira to the mental hospital. Now, I want to see how you can still be smug.”
“Someone grab her!”
Send gift
Chapter 428
The woman holding the Golden Voodoo King in her hand was Leanna Dale, the legitimate daughter of the Dale family. She and Kaira Nelson, no, Kaira Dale, were
twin’s.
Although the Lloyd family was in dire straits now, they had still been one of the few big families back then. They had many good things on hand.
In order to obtain the Lloyd family’s medicine prescription and inheritance, the Dale family used all sorts of methods to send Kaira to Huntley’s side and ask to become Huntley’s apprentice.
The first reason why Kaira got involved with Maximus was to anger Huntley on purpose, and secondly, she was also interested in him..
The original plan went smoothly. In a few days, what happened between Kaira and Maximus would be exposed. Huntley would definitely not be able to withstand the blow of a double betrayal from her lover and apprentice. At this time, one could take the opportunity to send a worm after her and control her, obtaining all the inheritance of the Lloyd family.
Unexpectedly, Olivia appeared midway. Not only did she ruin their plans for more than ten years, but she also made Kaira to go to jail.
How could the Dale family tolerate this? So, they let Leanna deal with Olivia. Leanna sat on the sofa and raised her head slightly. She looked at Olivia teasingly. Tsk, tsk, tsk. What a beautiful woman.
However, it was a pity that beauty was useless. Olivia still wouldn’t be able to see the sun tomorrow.
This was the Wayne Country, not the Hushe Republic. It was a place that did not
fist care about the law. Here, the strong were respected. Whoever had the strongest. was the boss.
Leanna sneered and raised her hand, about to order her subordinates to take
action.
However, at this moment, Olivia suddenly stretched out her hand and slapped Leanna hard.
Smack!
Leanna was stunned. She staggered and almost fell to the ground.
The surrounding people were also stunned. No one had expected Olivia to move so quickly.
The guards brought by Leanna were even more shocked. Before they came, they did not take Olivia seriously at all. No matter how powerful she was, she was still only powerful in the Hushe Republic.
After all, the Hushe Republic was a law–abiding place. Everyone had to abide by
10.06
the rules and act according to them.
In the Hushe Republic, if no one instigated it first and one hit someone, they would go to jail.
However, things were different in the Wayne Country. The people here valued martial arts very much. Even the young children knew a few killing moves. In addition, the people brought by the Dale family this time were all extremely skilled. They thought that they would be able to catch Olivia very soon. Unexpectedly, before she could do anything, their Miss Leanna was slapped. Seeing this, the Dale family’s guard captain’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He wished he could rush up and kill Olivia.
Unfortunately, before the guard captain could move, Olivia’s right hand was already on Leanna’s neck. Her tone was cold
gave you the courage to snatch my things?”
As she spoke, she increased her pressure and pushed Leanna against the wall. Coughing, Leanna tiptoed with all her might to maintain her breathing.
At this moment, she looked at Olivia in shock.
With such speed and strength, Olivia was an actual martial artist.
“You, you know martial arts!”
“Yeah.” Olivia nodded with a mocking expression. “When did I say that I don’t know martial arts?”
“Impossible, that’s impossible.” Leanna’s face was already beginning to turn purple. “I’ve investigated you. You never did anything in the Hushe Republic. You always brought a group of bodyguards with you. No matter what, you always commanded your subordinates or used the rules to punish others. You never did it yourself. You’re clearly a weak little girl.”
“Heh…” Olivia raised her head and curled her lips into a mocking smile. “I didn’t do it myself because there’s no need to. It’s a problem that can be solved with my brain. Why do I have to do it? But if anyone truly dares to offend me, I’ll show them what a true expert is!”
At this point, Olivia exerted force with her hand, and Leanna’s eyes immediately began to roll back.
Actually, Olivia’s martial arts skills were not very good before. She could barely defend herself. After being restrained by Alexander, she began to practice martial arts diligently.
She did
not like to be controlled by others!
“Hand over the Golden Voodoo King,” Olivia said coldly.
Leanna was already being strangled, but she was still sneering. “Let me tell you, it’s impossible. The Golden Voodoo King is in my hands. It has already recognized. me as its master. It’s useless even if you take it away. It only recognizes me. Didn’t
10:06
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
you want to save your grandfather? Then let me go. Otherwise, I’ll die with the Golden Voodoo King so that you won’t get anything.”
Leanna was the eldest daughter of the Dale family in this generation. Her status was very high. Otherwise, she would not have been recognized as master by the Golden Voodoo King.
Leanna was the eldest daughter of the first wife, who had been nurtured by a large family and was top–notch in terms of intelligence and methods. Even in adversity, she would never compromise. Instead, she would find an opportunity to turn the situation around.
The news about Olivia was not a secret in the Hushe Republic. Leanna had already inquired about it and was certain. The reason why Olivia asked Huntley to bid for the Golden Voodoo King was to save her grandfather.
The Golden Voodoo King was now in her hands. She did not believe that Olivia would dare to touch her!
“You’re saying that the Golden Voodoo King is in your hands?” Olivia lowered her gaze slightly and spoke in a low voice.
Leanna thought that Olivia was starting to compromise. Self–satisfied, shet
sneered, “It has already acknowledged me as its master. Naturally, it is in my body and listens to my commands.”
“Oh.” Olivia nodded. Her tone was as light as the wind. “That’s good.”
Leanna didn’t understand.
She suddenly saw a flash in front of her, followed by a sharp dagger slashing at her right wrist.
“No!” Leanna was horrified.
Olivia had actually severed Leanna’s right hand.
Everyone was stunned by the scene before them, and they couldn’t help but feel completely terrified.
“Miss!” The head of the Dale family’s guards rushed over, but he was kicked over by Olivia.
She pinched Leanna’s severed hand and forcefully dug out the Golden Voodoo King from her palm. She placed it in the box from before and threw the severed hand to Leanna.
Her tone was as cold as ice from the polar regions. “I’ve said it before. No one can snatch what’s mine. You should be glad that your connection to the Golden Voodoo King can be severed as long as your right hand is cut off. Otherwise, what I cut off today wouldn’t have been your hand, but your neck!”
With that, Olivia lowered her head and wiped the blood on the back of her hand. with a tissue. Her voice was indifferent. “I, Olivia, have always followed the rules. the most. I followed the Hushe Republic’s rules when I was in the Hushe Republic. I used the law to punish people. I use the rules of the Wayne Country while I’m in
Billionaire’s Missing Darling
the Wayne Country.”
“Don’t you all advocate for the strong being respected and relying on your fists to determine who the boss is? Today, I’ll let you have a taste of the consequences of your fists being inferior to others.”
The head guard of the Dale family had been kicked by Olivia. He endured the pain and came to Leanna’s side, close to her to protect her. The other guards also surrounded her.
Just ten minutes ago, they were still feeling bloodthirsty and wanted to attack Sone.
Now that they were at the end of the line, they could only defend themselves.
Olivia’s target was the Golden Voodoo King. She did not truly intend to hurt anyone. Now that the Golden Voodoo King had obtained it, she said to Leanna, “Your hand can still be reattached within an hour. If you delay it any longer, there will be no possibility of reattaching it when your hand becomes necrotic.”
Hearing this, Leanna instantly recovered from her pain and resentment. She cried, “Quick, send me to the hospital, quick!”
This Olivia was a lunatic. Leanna should not have provoked her. She should not have provoked her!
Send gift
Chapter 429
Alexander had been staring at the room where Olivia was. He wanted to break in with his inen, but before he could move, Olivia had already barged into Room 311 with her men.
Seeing this, Alexander stopped in his tracks and frowned.
What was going on?
Bettany stood beside Alexander and scrutinized him. “What’s going on? What’s Olivia up to now?”
Her tone was filled with displeasure. Because Olivia did not win the bid for the Golden Voodoo King, her plan failed, and Alexander needed to send some people to track down the person who won the bid.
This made Bettany extremely frustrated.
This Olivia was really good at putting on airs. Wasn’t she flaunting herself as an example of filial piety who wanted to save her grandfather, Isaac? She looked like she was willing to pay any price and do anything to save him.
In the end, she was unwilling to continue after just 2 billion dollars.
How hypocritical!
“Alexander?” Bettany looked up and spoke to Alexander questioningly.
Alexander was worried that there was a trap. He decided to stand guard outside and wait. Olivia would come out sooner or later.
After waiting outside for less than half an hour, they saw a group of people surrounding a woman. The woman’s face was pale, and her clothes were covered in blood. What was even more terrifying was that her right hand had been severed by someone, revealing her flesh and bones.
Bettany was so frightened that she took a step back and hid behind Alexander. Alexander pondered for a moment and guessed that Olivia must have fought a fierce battle with the woman.
This was just as well. The woman with the severed hand was severely injured, and Olivia should not be in much of a better state.
They were waiting for the enemy to become exhausted. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it. Now was a good time.
Hence, Alexander gave a wave of his hand and led everyone into the room. Olivia was looking down at the box in her hand when she saw Alexander and the others who had barged in.
She raised her eyebrows slightly and instantly understood that Room 302, which had competed with her for the voodoo incense, was Alexander’s room.
Olivia still had a cold expression on her face. The killing intent she had when she
10:06
faced Leanna had not completely dissipated. Now, Alexander happened to notice
- it.
Her expression was cold and her demeanor practically looked razor–sharp, like a sharp sword that had been unsheathed.
Alexander’s heart skipped a beat.
When he came back to his senses, he felt vexed.
Why was he staring at Olivia in a daze again?
Alexander collected his thoughts and stood at the door. He looked at Olivia coldly
and sized her up.
e clothes. Her hair was combed back neatly without a trace of mess, and her expression was calm and composed. The bodyguards standing around her were dressed neatly and did not look like they had fought at all.
The woman in front of him was dressed in loose and
What was going on? Had he guessed wrongly?
Alexander looked at Olivia and said in a strange voice, “Excuse me, Miss Taylor!” He gritted his teeth as he said those words, giving them particular emphasis. When faced with Olivia, Alexander had a strange inexplicable feeling in his heart. For some reason, he could not help but pay attention to Olivia even though he had already found the young girl in the gown.
Her every move and every word could affect his emotions.
It was precisely because of this concern that he could not bear to hit Olivia too hard. Even if she had gone against the Grant family several times, he had never thought of hurting her.
However, he did not expect the Grant family to fall into such a situation because of his soft–heartedness.
Shockingly, Olivia was playing dumb so that she could come out on top later on. Her real identity was actually the head of the Capitol Research Institute. Alexander had really underestimated her!
He felt that his friendship had been betrayed.
Olivia was not in the mood to care about Alexander. She said impatiently, “What’s the matter?”
She was truly a woman of few words, not even willing to say a single extra word. Alexander raised his hand.
Everyone with the Grant family behind him instantly raised their guns and pointed them directly at Olivia.
Alexander brought a total of 20 guards with heavy machinery in their hands.
Although Captain Chavez was around on Olivia’s side, they only had five or six people and could not defeat Alexander.
10.06
“Courtesy before force.” Alexander walked to the sofa and sat down. He looked at Olivia seriously. “Miss Taylor, let’s have a good talk.”
“I know you have a grudge against the Grant family, but at the end of the day, it’s not a big deal. Why do we have to be so at odds? Don’t you think so?”
Olivia lowered her gaze and did not speak.
Bettany stood beside Alexander and also helped to persuade Olivia. “Olivia, Alexander is right. It’s better to resolve the problem than to keep it going. You don’t have any deep hatred for the Grant family. Why do you have to make things so difficult for them? Isn’t it good to cooperate with them?
“You can be the head of the Smith family in peace and still follow the Grant family as your master, just like before. As long as the Grant family becomes the head of the Capitol City as of the four aristocratic families, they won’t forget your contributions and will reward you with some benefits for sure.”
Olivia remained silent.
Alexander frowned and said coldly, “Olivia, what are you thinking?”
“Alexander, don’t be angry.” Bettany placed her hand on Alexander’s shoulder and comforted him. “I’ll persuade her.”
With that, Bettany walked to Olivia’s side.
She had spent a lot of time with the Grant family, being surrounded by several teachers, and had already grasped many of the rules of the wealthy families. Therefore, when she stood in front of Olivia, she really looked like the wife of a rich family.
In the past, when facing Olivia, Bettany had always been a little timid. She was like a firefly beside the bright moon, looking awkward and inferior.
At that time, Olivia was the high and mighty head of the Smith family. Her fiancé Daniel was the richest man. She was noble and beautiful.
As for Bettany, she was just a pitiful little girl who barely had a few years of schooling in her. She had nothing.
But it was different now. Bettany could not control the excitement in her heart. Her and Olivia’s statuses had finally changed.
Bettany was the high and mighty future young wife of the Grant family, while Olivia was just a prisoner.
She finally had the confidence to stand in front of Olivia.
“Olivia, Bettany said as she pointed around with her finger. “Look around. We brought more than 20 people with us. All of them are armed. You have no other choice but to surrender.
“Did you know that when we came, the First Elder ordered us to take your life?” At this point, Bettany smiled. “But you saved me once after all. Alexander and I are willing to give you a chance. As long as you obediently take this Great
10-06
Nourishment Pill, hand the research institute to the Watson family, and lead the Smith family and make them listen to the Grant family’s orders, I will spare your life.
“Olivia, you should be glad that Alexander and I are the ones who came to the Wayne Country today. If it were someone else, they might not even give you a chance to speak!”
“Are you done?” Olivia finally looked up. Her clear and cold gaze seemed to carry a deep chill.
Bettany’s face darkened. She was very dissatisfied.
Why was Olivia still acting so calm at this time?
Bettany really wanted to punch her and shatter the calm expression on her face.
“You’re right about one thing.” Olivia touched the box in her hand. “I should be glad that it was you and Alexander who came. If it were anyone else, it might have been a little more troublesome.
“But it’s you, so it’s much easier.”
Olivia lifted her eyelids and looked at Bettany’s chest. “You’re still wearing the whistle I gave you, right?”
As soon as Olivia finished speaking, Bettany felt a chill run down her spine and her face turned pale.
What was Olivia trying to do? Should she tell the truth?
Send gift
Comment
Chapter 430
Olivia’s words had Bettany panic, making her feel a little helpless. Yet when she came back to her senses, she immediately shouted with false bravado, “Olivia, don’t you dare go too far. On account that you saved me before, I’ll let you go. Otherwise, you would have died long ago. You know how important I am to the Grant family, eh? Listen, only I can help you. If you know to be grateful, you should also know what to say and what not to say!”
The threat in her words was evident.
“Ha…” Olivia chuckled, then said with evident mockery, “So you do know that I have saved youl Bettany, you’re actually the most despicable person I’ve ever met. I’ve taken good care of you. I might not be a saint to you, but I’ve indeed helped you a lot. When you were restrained by your parents back then, it was me who called the police to come to rescue you. After that, I was also the one who saved you from Marcus and healed your right hand. In other words, you would not be where you are now if it were not for me. I have never asked for anything in return for treatment, have I? However, I never thought that the person I saved would. turn around and stab me in the back. I can’t believe that a person as despicable as you do exist in this world!”
At this point, she took a step forward to grab the whistle on Bettany’s neck, wanting to take it back.
Bettany, however, reacted quickly, pulling in back with all her might.
She heaved a sigh of relief only when she realized that the necklace was secure.
When she thought of what Olivia had said, she became so angry that her entire body trembled.
After all, Olivia had criticized her for being despicable right in front of everybody, including Alexander.
Utilizing the last bit of rationality within her, she maintained her composure
and said coldly, “Olivia, don’t you try to coerce me with your good deeds. Didn’t you say you never asked for anything in return? Why are you bringing up the past events now? You say one thing, but you do another. You’re really hypocritical!” Olivia curled her lips. “I’m hypocritical? Look what kind of ungrateful things you’ve done, eh? Don’t I get to talk about them”
At this point, Olivia paused, turning her head to look at the necklace around. Bettany’s neck. “How do you like wearing my necklace?”
“Olivia!” Bettany, who had become desperate, interrupted her sternly. “Shut up! Just shut up!”
Alexander, who was sitting on the couch, suddenly raised his head upon hearing this. At that point, his expression was filled with shock.
He wondered what had happened exactly, and what did that whistle necklace have
10:06
to do with Olivia.
Bettany’s eyes were filled with rage, and it looked as though she would like to strangle Olivia.
After glaring at Olivia, Bettany turned her head toward Alexander. She removed the necklace from her neck and explained, “Alexander, please don’t listen to her nonsense. I’ve told Olivia everything about this whistle necklace, so she knows the truth. You see, she’s a deceitful person. She might have something up her sleeve, so please don’t believe her!”
With that, she turned toward Olivia and raised her eyebrows smugly.
After all, what had happened back then was too distant from today, and there was no evidence available. In other words, it was too late for Olivia to say anything
now.
Alexander, who seemed to believe Bettany’s words, stared at Olivia and said coldly. “What have you got to say? What does this whistle have to do with you?” Before Olivia could say anything, Bettany interrupted hurriedly, “Alexander, Olivia is a stubborn person. Let’s just do it, eh? Don’t waste time talking to her. See how she’s being stubborn now? Let’s torture Daniel and see when she will relent.” Alexander’s gaze turned cold as he turned to Daniel.
It was indeed time to teach Olivia a lesson so that she would know her place.
Thinking of this, he shook his head and gestured to his subordinates. “Beat him up. Don’t stop until Olivia is willing to speak. Also, call the Research Institute and have it resume its collaboration with the Grant family.”
As soon as he finished speaking, two burly bodyguards immediately stepped forward, punching Daniel ruthlessly.
Seeing this, Olivia became furious. She simply could not believe that they dared to touch her man.
“Stop!” She walked straight to Daniel’s side, comforting him by holding his hand. Daniel nodded at her, showing complete trust in her through his gaze. Alexander involuntarily furrowed his brow as he witnessed the intense gazes. exchanged between the two, which suggested an unspoken connection and an ability to understand each other’s thoughts. A wave of frustration surged from the bottom of his heart, and he was ready to order his men to continue hurting Daniel.
However, his body suddenly swayed, and he felt sore and weak all over.
At the same time, Bettany fell hard to the ground.
Moreover, over twenty bodyguards from the Grant family, along with individuals allied with Olivia, collapsed weakly to the ground.
Everyone was wondering how it happened.
They were immensely shocked!
10:06
Alexander was even more so. He looked at Olivia in disbelief, and his eyes were filled with confusion.
He wondered how and when did she take action.
Knowing Olivia’s proficiency in medicine and her unpredictable nature, he was aware that she might have access to poisonous gases or toxic substances; therefore, he had intentionally ordered someone to keep a close eye on her.
Despite his meticulous preparations, he found himself succumbing to her maneuver, leaving him wondering how she had achieved it.
The fallen bodyguards were also extremely shocked, looking at Olivia with fear. They marveled at her abilities!
Olivia’s limbs went weak. If Daniel had not held on to her, she would have fallen to the ground as well. She retrieved a petite porcelain bottle, removed the cap, and sniffed its contents beneath her nose. Instantly, her body regained its vigor. Then, she handed the bottle to Daniel, allowing him to save Huntley and the others.
Alexander slumped onto the couch, watching Olivia’s movements intently. His eyes betrayed a profound sense of confusion as he asked, “Miss Taylor, how did you do it? And when exactly did you do it?”
It was utterly unbelievable. After all, he had assumed that their abrupt arrival would catch Olivia off guard.
He contemplated where he might have made an error and how the poison could have entered his system. After all, he had not detected any unusual smell whatsoever.
Observing Alexander’s perplexity, Olivia approached Bettany with a smile. Fixing a furious gaze upon Bettany, she forcefully removed the whistle necklace from her neck.
She held the whistle with her slender fingers and showed it to Alexander. “Do yo
you know why I said I was glad that you were the ones who came? It’s because I have placed poison inside it.”
Alexander was taken aback. He glanced back and forth between the whistle and Olivia, then said with immense bewilderment, “This… This whistle belongs to you?”
Bettany broke down and shouted, “Alexander! Don’t believe her, I beg you! Don’t believe her!”
He decided to ignore her. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Olivia, looking at her extremely intensely.
“Olivia, does this whistle belong to you?” he asked again with a firm tone, demanding an answer from Olivia.
Seeing Alexander’s reaction, Bettany was in despair, and her heart was filled with
10.00
Billionaire’s Missing Darilng
panic.
Olivia turned off the mechanism on the whistle, then said indifferently, “So what if it is mine? And so what if it is not? It’s just a whistle.”
In a self–deprecating tone, Alexander remarked, “Is that all? Am I the only one concerned about what occurred back then? To Ms. Taylor, the little boy who gave away the whistle holds no significance or importance, eh?”
Olivia retorted as she looked at him coldly, “What do you want me to say? Do you really think you’re a Casanova? Do you think you’re starring in a TV drama? How stupid! It’s just a make–believe game for children. Only an idiot would take it seriously!”
Send gift