All Chapters of The Billionaire's Hidden Legacy: A Story of Love & Tainted I: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Chapter 31

"I am not surprised to see Emerald dodge that question from the reporter. " Mrs Briggs said.She had also seen the briefing Emerald had with the press and noted the moment the boss of the Johnson Empire smartly swayed away from a question from the reporter."Years ago, I remember I once chanced on the childhood photo of Edward that had a note attached to it. In one of the photos, I saw him in the company of a girl and an adult male.I later found out that the man in the photo was his father and the girl was his sister." She revealed as Tracy listened with rapt attention. "When he saw that very photo in my hands, do you know what he did?" She queried. "No. You tell me." Tracy demanded."He took the photo and tore the part that had the girl and warned me never to touch the photos again. I marvelled at his behaviour because it was not intentional to have seen those photos. It was purely accidental." She recalled."Besides, he had never behaved in that manner towards me until that fate
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Chapter 32

Tracy pushed open the curtains on her bedroom window and took an aerial look at the neighbourhood. She stood at the window side with lots of thoughts running through her mind.As she wrestled with the many thoughts, her eyes caught sight of a Bentley that was driving by. Immediately, it reminded her of her time at the Parker house where her neighborhood had countless Bentleys drive past on a daily basis. But now she lived with Louisa in a place called Cealpaa. Cealpaa is just a few minutes' drive away from the heart of Purple City but closer to BlueVille. The inhabitants of Cealpaa are mostly middle-class people. And the people who lived there were equally hardworking. Even Tracy had noticed how the people of Cealpaa didn't joke with their job. And if there was anyone to confirm Tracy's observation, it was Louisa.She had noticed how her friend was always on the move to work for clients and also make some money to help take care of expenses at the house.And the thought of tha
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Chapter 33

The corners of Cynthia's lips fell towards the floor as she dragged her feet to the living room where Edward sat with his hands in-between his thighs. "Edward, there you are," Cynthia said from a distance as she walked towards her husband. "My dear husband, we need to talk." She said and sat on the couch opposite Edward's.Edward said nothing all along with his hands still in-between his legs as his eyes looked to the floor."Edward, did you hear what I just said? I said we need to talk." She repeated upon noticing that her husband was absent-minded.She passed her hands in front of his eyes, but he would not blink till she pushed him on the right shoulder. "Edward!" She screamed."Yes, what? What is it?" He asked and released his hands from his thighs and finally noticed the presence of his wife."What is it?" Cynthia asked. "I've been calling you for the past few minutes. What were you thinking about?" She queried."Nothing. I was just… you know what? Never mind. Why were you ca
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Chapter 34

The veins on the sides of Charles's forehead started to pop as he drove in his Range Rover Velar and bit his bottom lip.He had wanted to drive at top speed, but the thought of landing in trouble with the police despite his affiliation with Officer Daniels, discouraged him as he drove within the stipulated speed limit. Charles had received a threatening message from the kidnappers. And failure to carry out what the message said would endanger the lives of Fiona, David and Leonardo. The message read:[Charles Parker. It's been over five days since we took custody of your friends.A ransom had been put before you. But, it appears to me that you consider all of this to be a joke.If you cared about your so-called Fiona and the other two guys, you would have done the needful by now.I could have called you on the phone but decided to message you instead, that way you won't have the authorities trace my call.Now listen and listen carefully.You have played around for the past five days
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Chapter 35

The air was different and Charles was beaming up with joy. He wished he could jump up and down in honour of Fiona, David and Leonardo. But the ways of nature had gotten the better part of him as his eyes were droopy red.He sat on the couch of their living room and started to doze off, and while in a sleepy state, there was a huge smile across his face even as his eyes shut gradually. "Fire. Fire. Fire." Cynthia screamed upon seeing her son on the couch.Her scream immediately cleared Charles' eyes and he was awake. "Fire? In this house? Where?" Charles asked and got off the couch. "Relax. There is no fire." Cynthia said and sat down on the couch opposite her son's and giggled. "I can't believe you still have the urge to sleep." She added."Mother! This move of yours is terrible. I'm very tired. And just when I thought I had the perfect time to rest my eyes, you pull this stunt?" He asked and sat down. "I've been sleep deprived for days, Mum. You know this very well. At least, all
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Chapter 36

Two weeks passed. Fiona, David and Leonardo were discharged from the St Anthony hospital. Charles had taken care of the hospital expenses and was excited that his number-one chauffeur was back on his feet and In good shape. “The excitement I feel in my heart is immeasurable. In all honesty, I’m glad you’re back.” Charles told David who was seated in the hall of the Chauffeurs' apartment. The Parker mansion had separate apartments that were occupied by the many aides in the house. The chauffeurs had their space while the cleaners, cooks and other extra hands had their apartments. “I should be thankful to you too sir. Those kidnappers would have done worse had you not paid the ransom. I’m grateful and will forever be indebted to you for saving my life.” David said in a respectful tone. As the two spoke, a few other Chauffeurs walked in and out of the apartment to get one thing or the other. “I never imagined that I would step foot into this very apartment. To do this for your sake
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Chapter 37

The trees and the flowers kept dancing in the direction of the fresh air that was blowing all over the garden of the Parker house.This kind of air could easily put anyone to sleep in a split second. But not Cynthia.She had been restless after the disappearance of her son. And while she paced up and down in the garden, she kept her mind on nothing, but her son.The day before, Jean, a younger sister to Charles, had found a letter in her brother's room.[Mum. Dad. I know we are in the twenty-first century and perhaps, writing a letter may seem old-fashioned.But that was the only option to keep you in the know.To cut to the chase, I am currently not in Purple City. I've left for another city to relax and get things in perspective.A lot has happened in a short span and now that things are calm, I think the best thing to do is what I have done.The company has had its fair share of challenges within those turbulent moments and since I'm the one in charge, I dare say I'm in the best
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Chapter 38

In the heart of Purple City stood the famous coffee shop known as 'coffee cafe.' One of the busiest coffee joints in the city.It was the same coffee shop Fiona had exited years ago when Charles accidentally hit her with his car.Coincidentally, Chris and Albert had gone to the same coffee shop to tackle an issue involving Fiona and Charles. The revelation made at the Parker house got the two friends wondering and after they left the Parker house, they fixed a meeting with David at the coffee cafe.Chris and Albert were seated near a window where they could easily see what was happening outside of the coffee shop.While the two waited on the arrival of David over a cup of coffee, Albert kept looking out the window to see if David was in sight as he had informed them minutes ago that he was almost there."Relax Albert. I'm sure he will be here soon. Just stop looking out the window and drink your coffee. Your behaviour is kinda suspicious." Chris said."Suspicious? What do you mean?"
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Chapter 39

Jean had spotted Tracy in the crowd and so she rushed down to welcome her."Tracy, I'm so glad you could make it," Jean said and kissed her on both cheeks.Tracy was dressed in a beautiful yellow dress that was plain but had some rose petal designs embroidered in it. She was in the company of Louisa and Mrs Briggs who had equally dressed for the occasion. "That's a beautiful dress you have on." Jean tried to compliment Tracy who looked uneasy with all that was happening around her. "Thank you," Tracy responded in a weak tone. June, who had also seen Tracy talking to her sister became suspicious and thought to go and say hello."Tracy, what are you doing here?" June asked."Come on June, isn't it obvious? She is here for the shoot." Jean interrupted her sister."Your sister is right. She called and begged me to come. I know it is foolish of me to be here considering our history together. Everyone knows that Jean here does not like me. So when she called me, I was taken aback and wo
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Chapter 40

Charles and Fiona shook the whole of Purple City. The news of their secret wedding ceremony came as a shock not only to the family but to the media.Until the 'supposed photo shoot' that turned out to be a real wedding reception, the media did not know he was divorced from Tracy.Charles' father, Edward Parker, loved the idea of a talked-about wedding. So when his son was getting married to Tracy, he made sure that the biggest media houses were present to telecast the ceremony to viewers. But after the marriage failed. Charles, for some strange reason, was able to keep it away from the media. The media only found out he separated from Tracy on the day of his wedding reception with Fiona.Meanwhile, back in Cealpaa, Tracy was covered with a huge green towel after taking off her wet dress. And her hair was also wrapped in a green towel.She sat on the floor of her bedroom. Her two legs were tightly closed and they made a triangle shape with the base of the ground. Her hands were wra
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