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Chapter 16: A Warning
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The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 17: Rekindled Feelings
Aurora returned to their table, the air around her now thick with tension. She sat down across from Lucian, who immediately noticed the shift in her demeanor.âAurora, is everything alright?â Lucian asked, his voice low with concern. His eyes scanned her face, trying to read what was wrong.Aurora forced a smile, masking the turmoil inside. She didnât want to bring the conversation about Ethan and everything that had happened back into the evening. Not now. Not with Lucian.âIâm fine,â she replied, her voice steady but distant. âJust a little tired, thatâs all.âLucian seemed to accept her answer, though the doubt lingered in his eyes. He didnât press further, but he continued to watch her quietly, perhaps sensing that something wasnât quite right.They finished their drinks, the silence between them growing heavier. The rest of the evening felt like it was happening in slow motion, with the clinking of glasses and soft chatter from other patrons fading into the background. Nothing ma
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Carmela stared at her daughterâs reflection in the mirror, her eyes brimming with tears.âI canât believe this is happening,â she murmured. âYouâre getting married, my dear.âAurora forced a small smile, though a bitter feeling lingered inside her. She was already dressed in her wedding gown, the elegant white fabric hugging her frame perfectly. Her makeup was light, accentuating her natural beauty. She had always imagined this moment, picturing herself as a radiant bride.But in her dreams, she had been marrying Ethan.She had once thought she would walk down the aisle toward the man she loved, but fate had rewritten her story. Now, she was about to marry Lucian Blackwoodâa man she barely knew. He seemed kind, but that didnât change the fact that her heart wasnât in it. Still, she had no choice. Her father made it clear that if she didnât go through with this, she wouldnât get the help she desperately needed.âMe too, Mom,â Aurora said softly. âI canât believe Iâm getting married.âC
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At Blackwood Manor, Lucian stood by the window, his gaze fixed on the landscape outside. His posture was rigid, his hands tucked into his pockets. Behind him, Don Ramon Blackwood sat on the couch, sipping his black coffee, deep in thought.âYouâre already married to her,â Don Ramon said, his voice measured. âWhatâs your next move, son?âLucian inhaled deeply, his expression unreadable. âIâm already working on it, Father.âDon Ramon arched a brow and studied his sonâs back.âI hope your focus hasnât wavered. You still remember our plan, donât you?â His tone carried a quiet warning. âRemember your past.âLucianâs jaw tightened. His fists clenched at his sides.Forget? Never.He turned around, his dark eyes meeting Don Ramonâs. âOf course, Father,â he said firmly. âMy revenge is still in motion.âA slow, satisfied grin spread across Don Ramonâs face.âGood.ââAurora smirked as she stared at her phone screen.Another missed call from Ethan.It was his fifth attempt this morning, and she
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Aurora gripped the steering wheel tightly as she drove toward the Westmoor Division, her mind racing with all the possibilities. This branch wasnât just any part of the Lancaster businessâit was a critical division focused on manufacturing appliances, a steady and reliable source of income that supported many of their other ventures. Losing it would be disastrous.As she pulled up to the building, the sight that greeted her was disheartening. The parking lot, once bustling with activity, was nearly empty. The imposing glass doors of the entrance seemed to have lost their former luster, the once-thriving energy of the place now reduced to a dull, fading presence.Aurora pushed through the doors, her heels clicking against the marble floor of the lobby, the sound echoing in the near silence. Only a handful of employees wandered about, their faces downcast and tired. It was a stark contrast to the vibrant, fast-paced atmosphere she remembered.A security guard approached her, stepping di
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Marioâs eyes widened as he shot up from his seat, his expression caught between shock and forced enthusiasm.âAurora! What a surprise! I had no idea you were back!â he said, feigning delight.Aurora smirked, tilting her head slightly. âDidnât you? Iâm pretty sure we sent you an invitation to my wedding. You never showed up.â She glanced around the room. âI can see whyâyouâve been busy.âMario chuckled nervously. âAh, Aurora, this is nothing, really. Just a simple business discussion. Should we talk outside?â He took a step toward her as if trying to steer her away.Aurora raised an eyebrow. âAbout what? About selling the company?âMario stiffened. His nervous chuckle faltered. âO-OhâĶ Haha! No! Of course not!â He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. âLetâs talk outside,â he whispered, his tone more urgent, his face now serious.Aurora was amused by how desperate Mario was to stop her from speaking in front of the guests. Ignoring him, she turned her attention to the three individual
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Aurora sat in her new office, her fingers drumming against the polished mahogany desk as she planned her next move. The events from earlier still lingered in her mindâher uncleâs betrayal, the attempted sale of the company, and the unexpected mention of Lucianâs interest in Lancaster Tech Innovations. Too much was at stake for her to waste any time. She needed to understand exactly what was happening within the company.She took out her tablet from her bag and put on her earpiece. The screen flickered to life, and soon, Redâs animated emoji face appeared.âHello, Master! Do you need something?â Redâs lively voice chimed through the speakers.Aurora nodded. âYes. Can you connect to LTIâs system?ââOf course, Master! Itâs easy! Do you want me to proceed?ââGo on.âThe screen shifted, displaying a series of flashing codes and security bypasses. Within moments, Red had successfully hacked into LTIâs system, granting Aurora access to everythingâinternal files, financial reports, and even t
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Aurora stood before the vast glass window of her new office, the city lights below twinkling like stars captured in the night sky. The weight of the past few weeks settled on her shouldersânot with exhaustion, but with a deep, undeniable satisfaction. Lancaster Tech Innovations was back. And it was hers.She had spent countless hours undoing the damage her uncle had inflicted. One by one, she reinstated the talented employees he had unjustly firedâthose who had once made LTI the powerhouse it used to be. She personally oversaw the restructuring of departments, making sure that no trace of Marioâs corruption remained. The siphoned funds? Retrieved. The reputation? Slowly, but steadily, being rebuilt.Now, Lancaster Tech Innovations was no longer a crumbling empire. It was standing tall again, its doors wide open to the public. And tonight, the world would witness its rebirth.A grand reopening gala had been arranged in her honor, marking her official return as CEO. It wasnât just a par
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The party buzzed with energy around Aurora, yet she felt disconnected from it all. The endless conversations, the clinking of glasses, the polite smilesânone of it truly reached her.For over an hour, she had stood among the cityâs elite, shaking hands with businessmen and women who had once dismissed her. Now, they were eager to be in her presence, their words filled with flattery and shallow admiration. Yet to her, their voices were nothing more than background noise.Her feet ached, her legs burned from the constant standing, but the real exhaustion ran deeper. It was the weight of the charade, the ceaseless political games, the carefully measured words and masked intentions.She needed a moment. Just a brief pause.Scanning the grand hall, bathed in golden light from the chandeliers above, her gaze landed on her tableâa quiet corner, untouched by the main commotion. Without hesitation, she made her way toward it, her stiletto heels clicking softly against the marble floor.Finally
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The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 155: Reunited
Aurora's heart pounded as the car raced down the winding roads, city lights blurring like streaks of color. The GPS tracker embedded in Loyd's necklace had led them to a secluded warehouse district at the far edges of the city. The place was eerily quietâthe only sounds were the engineâs hum and the occasional rustle of wind brushing against the trees.âWeâre close,â Aurora said, her eyes locked on the blinking dot on her phone screen. âJust a few more meters.âLucian nodded, his grip on the steering wheel tightening. âWe need to be cautious. Lester wonât make this easy.âWhen they reached the area, Lucian parked the car at a safe distance, concealed behind a row of abandoned trucks. The cold night air greeted them as they stepped out. Aurora pulled her coat tighter around herself, her gaze sweeping across the shadowy surroundings.âThis is it,â she whispered. âLoyd is inside.âLucian placed a steady hand on her shoulder. âWeâll get him back. Together.âThey moved in silence, slipping
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 154: The Truth
Aurora couldnât stay still inside the car. Every passing minute put Loyd in even greater danger.âWhatâs taking them so long?â she muttered, her frustration mounting.She grabbed her phone and connected to Red.In an instant, Redâs emoji face popped up on the screen and greeted her. âMaster! What can I do for you?ââRed, can you connect to any CCTV cameras in my location right now?âRedâs emoji face blinked for a moment. âIâm sorry, Master. But your location is abandoned. I canât detect any internet connection or existing systems I can hack into.âAuroraâs shoulders slumped in disappointment. âHow about a phone signal?âRed went quiet again. A few seconds later, an error message appeared on the screen. âThere is a phone signal inside, butâĶ theyâre using old models. I canât access them.ââDamn it! Whatâs taking them so long?â she snapped, slamming her hand on the steering wheel.Then Redâs voice spoke againâthis time with something more urgent. âButâĶ Loyd is not inside, Master.âA
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 153: The Reunion
Aurora could barely breathe as they drove to the location Lester had sent them.She still couldn't believe that Lucian had no idea about his brother.After all these years, he'd managed to hideâand now he chose to reappear.âThere!â Aurora pointed at the abandoned building in the distance.Lucian immediately pulled the car over, stopping just far enough from the structure.She was about to get out, but Lucian quickly held her back.âWhat are you doing?â Aurora asked, confused.Lucian took a deep breath.âDonât rush in, Aurora. We need to plan this out. Iâm sure Lesterâs not alone in there.âAuroraâs brows furrowed.âLucian, he took my son. Our son. Iâll face whatever dangerâs waiting in there. So if youâre scared, you can turn back now.ââThatâs not what I meant, Aurora. Iâm saying we have to be careful. I donât want anything to happen to either you or Loyd. We wonât be able to save him if we just charge in blindly.âAurora paused, taken aback. Her fear and desperation for her child
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 152: The Brother
Aurora barely had time to think as she rushed through the grand hallway, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. Every second felt like an eternity, and every breath was filled with a sense of urgency. Loyd was out there, somewhere, trapped in the hands of a man she had thought was long dead.Lester Aldric.The name sent a shiver down her spine. She had spent the last few hours wrestling with the shock of it, but there was no time for hesitation now. If what Red had found was true, then Lester was alive, and he was the one behind her sonâs kidnapping.She clutched her phone tightly in her hand as she stormed toward the front door. She was going to end this.But just as she reached the entrance, the heavy doors swung open, and Lucian stepped inside.Auroraâs breath hitched.Lucian was dressed in a sharp black suit, his tie loosened slightly as though he had rushed here. His golden eyes immediately locked onto her, dark with intensity. The moment he saw her standing there,
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 151: The Kidnapper
Aurora hadnât slept for hours. The weight of the situation had turned her mind into a whirlwind of thoughts, none of them bringing any comfort. The room felt suffocating, the silence deafening. It was the kind of silence that screamed for answersâanswers that she still didnât have.She sat in front of her laptop, staring at the screen as Redâs interface blinked at her, its cheerful emoji face betraying the severity of the situation.âFind him, Red. Find Loyd,â she whispered, her voice hoarse from the strain of the past 24 hours.Her hands moved across the keys, the same commands over and over again. Every search, every trace led to a dead end. Loydâs whereabouts were still a mystery. The police were still investigating, but they had no leads. No clues. The frustration gnawed at her like a beast trying to break free from its cage.Every second felt like an eternity. Every thought was a question. Where is my son?Her mind wandered to the last time sheâd held him, kissed his forehead, t
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 150: Kidnapped
Aurora sat in the living room, her hands gripping her phone so tightly that her knuckles turned white. The room was filled with police officers, their radios buzzing, their voices low but urgent as they coordinated the search for Loyd.But it wasnât fast enough.Nothing was fast enough.Her baby was missing.Her heart pounded erratically in her chest, her breathing uneven.Loyd.Where was he? Was he scared? Was he crying for her?The thought made her stomach churn.She forced herself to stay strong. She couldnât afford to fall apartânot now.Taking a shaky breath, she pressed the call button.Lucian picked up on the first ring.âAurora,â he said, his voice sharp, controlledâbut she could hear the underlying panic.âItâs Loyd,â she choked out.âI know.âThere was silence for a brief moment. ThenââIâll handle it.âAurora clenched her jaw. âWe need to tell the policeâââNo.â Lucianâs voice was firm, cutting her off.She frowned. âLucian, they can helpâââThey wonât,â he bit out. âTheyâl
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 149: Failed
Lucian clenched his fists, his jaw tightening as he paced his office.His plan had failed.Aurora knew everything now.He had wanted to protect herâto handle this mess before she ever found out. But now, the fragile trust they had rebuilt was at risk of shattering.Lucian slammed his fist against his desk, his chest heaving.Damn it.He never wanted to invest in CRS Holdings. Never wanted to be involved with Don Ramon again. But the old man had forced his hand. Blackmail.If Lucian hadnât complied, Don Ramon would have unleashed something far worse.And now?Now, he was losing Aurora.A bitter taste filled his mouth as he grabbed his suit jacket. He couldnât let this continue.He had made a mistake, but he could still fix it.He was going to see Don Ramon.And this time, he was cutting ties for good.âDon Ramon sat comfortably in his leather chair, swirling a glass of whiskey in his hand. His gray eyes gleamed with amusement as Lucian stormed into his office.âWell, well,â the older
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 148: Don Ramon's work
Auroraâs heart pounded as she watched Red process her request. The AIâs animated face flickered for a few seconds before its voice chimed through her AirPods.âScanning for dataâĶ Please wait, Master.âHer grip on the iPad tightened.She didnât know what she was expecting. Maybe she wanted Red to tell her that this was all a mistakeâthat Don Ramon was still locked away where he belonged. That someone was playing a sick joke on her.But she knew better.The locket in the black box had been real. And Don Ramon wouldnât send something like that unless he wanted her to know he was free.Minutes passed in tense silence. Aurora sat frozen at her desk, her mind racing.She had spent years trying to rebuild her life after everything he had done. She had buried the past. She had fought through her pain, through her anger, and finally, she had found peace.But now?Now, he was back.Redâs voice pulled her from her spiraling thoughts.âSearch complete! Displaying results now.âAuroraâs screen fli
The Gold Maker Ex's Revenge   Chapter 147: The Old Locket
For days, Aurora had refused to speak to Lucian. She had seen his messages, the calls he left unanswered, but she ignored them all.It wasnât that she had decided to cancel the wedding. No, she still wanted to marry him. But she needed time to think.The past still hurt.Because of Don Ramon, she lost her father. Because of him, their family had nearly lost everything.And worst of all, her mother had suffered the most. It had taken years for Carmela to even tolerate Lucianâs presence in their lives, and that was only because of her and Loyd.If Carmela found out that Lucian had kept Don Ramonâs release a secret?Aurora clenched her jaw. She would be devastated.She thought she had reached her limit. That nothing could make this worse.But thenâa package arrived.A small black box, wrapped in a blood-red ribbon.At first, she thought it was a wedding gift. A well-wisher, perhaps. Or maybe even Lucian, trying to make amends for what he had done.But the moment she opened it, a wave of
