All Chapters of The Odd Billionaire: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

TraizleThis place is too familiar. It's been years since we left this place, so why am I here again?Did I ever go here with my eyes closed? Did I ever walk here while sleeping? Sleepwalking? Isn't it? Where are Lyndon and Layzen?"Traizle! Layzen is very sick, let's go to the hospital!" Lyndon—no, a young Lyndon appeared.I was about to answer him when my younger self approached Lyndon. I can see my younger self. Can they see me too? Am I dreaming of our past... again?"Where are Mom and Dad?" The younger version of me asked the young Lyndon."Dad left with bags in him. Mom's gone wild inside of their room. I don't know what to do." The young Lyndon answered, almost crying but keeping himself from crying and being strong.I followed them as they entered the house, our old house. Mom is still inside the house, screaming and breaking the glasses while crying. The two went to see Layzen, who was burning up with a fever. They don't know what to do with Layzen. They are panicking and scar

Traizle“Do you guys have an appointment?” Tyler asked, munching on junk food early in the morning.“None. Why?” I asked back.Why would he ask that? Tyler pointed toward outside. Following the direction of his finger, I saw Mr. Andrade standing there.Mr. Andrade? What is he doing here?I immediately stood up from my chair. “Shit!” I exclaimed. “I need to go. Stop him for a second for me,” I told Tyler before running upstairs.I headed straight to Zarsuelo’s office. When I entered, he was busy munching on chocolates again. Plastic wrappers were scattered on his table, and he was clearly not ready.Why were they all stuffing themselves with junk food this early in the morning?!“Zarsuelo, Mr. Andrade is here,” I told him.“And why is he here?” Zarsuelo stopped eating and looked at me, confused.“Stand up,” I commanded.Thankfully, he cooperated without hesitation.“May I see your teeth?” I said.He smiled widely. “Ahh,” Zarsuelo said as he opened his mouth.I leaned closer, carefully c

Traizle"I see. Thank you for calling me, Zac. Text me if you need help." I said gently.Zac had called to inform me that he had already picked Layzen up from school and that the two of them were together."Is it okay if we go out for a while?" he asked on the other line."Yes, of course. If you are not busy, you can," I replied without hesitation. "Just let me know if he gets too naughty. You have my permission to scold him if he gets out of hand."Layzen would surely be happy. Staying alone at home would bore him to death. Even a short trip outside was enough to brighten his entire day. He loved being out, seeing new things, feeling free.I heard Zac laugh softly. "I don't think that will be necessary. He listens without a word. We will just play for about an hour before heading home." He paused briefly before adding, "And I don't need to rush the comics. I already sent one."He really was a reliable babysitter. Lyndon and I had quietly tested the waters before—listening closely, wat

Traizle“Traizle, will you really buy me a toy?” Layzen kept asking.I had decided to buy the things we needed for the house and treat them at the mall. Before we left, I promised him I would buy him toys. This was our first shopping trip together after years.“Do I sound like I’m joking?” I asked him back.“If he doesn’t believe you, then don’t buy him one,” Lyndon commented, earning a deep frown from our youngest. “Stop asking Traizle. She’ll buy you one.” he added.“You can buy my toy after buying the things we need for the house.” Layzen replied.“Why?” I asked.“Buying me a toy costs money,” he explained seriously. “I want to make sure we get the important things first. If there’s no money left, I can give up my toy.”He spoke as if he were already an adult.Lyndon ruffled Layzen’s hair. “Why are you so mature? Act like a baby, okay? You’re only four, but listening to you makes us think you’re already grown.”“Do I sound like an adult?” Layzen asked excitedly.“Why are you happy a

Traizle“I am still sleepy.” I muttered as I sent Lyndon and Layzen off to their schools.“Who told you to stay up late last night? No one, right? So don’t bother complaining.” Lyndon replied, scolding me.“You know you have work tomorrow morning, yet you still stayed up late? That’s not good, Traizle.” Layzen added, also scolding his older sister.I can’t sleep. I couldn’t concentrate on my work last night after delivering the order to Arias, Zarsuelo’s friend.Am I to blame? Of course not. It’s his fault for making me sleep late.An unexpected confession can really make you lose concentration while working. Tell me, who can still focus after that? I will congratulate them big time.After sending them off to school, I headed to the Snack Bar.After what happened last night, I promised myself I would always check the names. I will see whether a name is a threat to me or not, just to make sure nothing like last night happens again. I also still have to talk to the owner about what happe