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Never Rises Again

作者: Deb Gab
last update 公開日: 2026-08-21 21:53:48

Then a loud voice came from the hallway.

"Sir!"

Zeke immediately released her.

"What happened?"

The security chief stood outside, holding a transparent evidence bag.

"We examined the package."

Zeke stepped outside.

Ella followed despite his earlier warning.

Inside the bag was a small wooden box.

Nothing else.

Zeke's eyes narrowed.

"Open it."

The security chief carefully opened the box.

Inside was an old photograph.

Zeke's expression changed the instant he saw it.

Ella noticed.

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  • The billionaire forgotten substitute    Never Rises Again

    Then a loud voice came from the hallway. "Sir!" Zeke immediately released her. "What happened?" The security chief stood outside, holding a transparent evidence bag. "We examined the package." Zeke stepped outside. Ella followed despite his earlier warning. Inside the bag was a small wooden box. Nothing else. Zeke's eyes narrowed. "Open it." The security chief carefully opened the box. Inside was an old photograph. Zeke's expression changed the instant he saw it. Ella noticed. "What is it?" He didn't answer. She stepped closer. The photograph showed a younger Zeke standing beside a woman. The same woman from the photograph she had received that morning. But this time, there was something else. A handwritten message was attached to the back. The security chief read it aloud. "You took everything from us five years ago. Now we will take what you love most." Ella's face paled. Zeke's eyes turned cold. "Get everyone out of this room." The guards immediately mov

  • The billionaire forgotten substitute    His Weakness

    There was so much more to Zeke's past than she had ever imagined. Before she could ask another question, Zeke's voice became serious. "Ella, listen to me carefully." "Hmm?" "Whatever you receive from that number, don't respond." "Why?" "Because whoever is behind it isn't trying to tell you the truth." His voice hardened. "They're trying to use you to get to me." Ella's heart stopped. "Who are they?" "I don't know yet." A sudden knock sounded on Ella's bedroom door. She turned. "Zeke, someone is at my door." His tone changed instantly. "Don't open it." Ella froze. The knock came again. Three slow knocks. Then a voice came from outside. "Madam?" It was Maria. Ella breathed out in relief. "It's Maria." "Don't open it yet." "Why?" "Wait for security." Ella's brows furrowed. Before she could respond, Maria spoke again from outside. "Madam, there's a package for you." Ella stared at the door. "A package?" "Yes." Zeke's voic

  • The billionaire forgotten substitute    Someone from the past

    The mansion was unusually quiet. Ella sat at the dining table, slowly stirring her tea while staring at her phone. She had barely slept. The stranger following them yesterday kept replaying in her mind. She knew Zeke had handled the situation, but she couldn't shake the feeling that something bigger was happening behind the scenes. "Madam?" Maria's voice pulled her from her thoughts. Ella looked up. "Yes?" "Your breakfast." "Thank you." Maria placed a plate in front of her before retreating. Ella picked up her fork, but before she could take a bite, her phone vibrated. An unknown number. You should ask your boyfriend what happened five years ago. Ella froze. Her heart began pounding. She read the message again. Five years ago? What could have happened five years ago? Another message arrived. This time, it contained a photograph. Ella's fingers trembled as she opened it. The picture showed Zeke standing outside a hospital. Beside him was an unfamiliar woman. El

  • The billionaire forgotten substitute    Finally Made a move

    He reached for her hand and gently intertwined their fingers. "It isn't." Ella stared at him. "I knew it." "You only needed five million, didn't you?" Her eyes widened. "How did you know?" Zeke didn't answer immediately. Instead, he rubbed his thumb gently over the back of her hand. "I know you, Ella." Her heart skipped. "But that doesn't explain where the extra money came from." "It came from me." Silence. Ella stared at him. "What?" "The additional fifteen million." Her lips parted slightly. "You..." She quickly pulled her hand from his. "Zeke!" "I didn't want you to worry." "You gave me fifteen million?" "I gave you twenty million." Her eyes widened further. "Twenty?" He nodded. "You received five million from the school. The remaining fifteen million was arranged through the chairman as an appreciation bonus." Ella stared at him in disbelief. "You made the school give me the money?" "I made sure you received what you need

  • The billionaire forgotten substitute    Proof

    The final bell rang, signaling the end of classes. Ella slowly packed her books into her bag, but her mind was nowhere near her lessons. All day, the same questions had been circling in her head. Why had the school suddenly decided to review her prize? Why had the investigation ended almost immediately? And most importantly... Why did she have the feeling that Zeke knew something? She remembered his words from their phone call. I'll tell you everything when you get home. Ella sighed. She wasn't angry with him. But she didn't like the feeling of being kept in the dark. As she stepped out of the classroom, her phone vibrated. Zeke: Wait for me. I'm coming to pick you up. Ella stared at the message. Her lips curved into a small smile. She typed a reply. Ella: You don't have to. I can go home myself. His response came almost immediately. Zeke: I know. A second message followed. Zeke: I want to. Ella's cheeks warmed. She quickly put her phone a

  • The billionaire forgotten substitute    Relieved or Wanted

    The next morning, Ella woke up to an unfamiliar sense of uneasiness. She couldn't explain it. Everything seemed normal. The mansion was quiet, the maids were going about their duties, and Zeke had already left for work. Yet something felt different. She dismissed the feeling and prepared for class. By the time she arrived at school, the campus was already buzzing with excitement. Students gathered in small groups, whispering among themselves. Ella frowned. "What happened?" she asked one of her classmates. The girl hesitated before answering. "Didn't you hear?" "Hear what?" "The chairman announced that the scholarship committee is reviewing yesterday's prize." Ella's expression changed. "Reviewing it?" "Yes. Apparently, someone questioned why you received such a large amount." Ella's heart sank. She immediately understood. Someone had complained about the twenty million. But why? She hadn't asked for the money. It was officially presented to

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