The Devil's Love For The Heiress by LiLhyz

Chapter 34: Manuel’s Last Will?

Kate: (I miss you already) Reading Kate’s text made Carlos smile.

Carlos was in his New York penthouse, ready to leave for his meeting with Officer Baker. The other day, when he left, he gave Kate a secured phone, and the same gadget already had his new number saved.

Before taking the lift, he took the chance to send Kate a text back: (I miss you too. I’ll be back before you know it.)

The sound of the elevator doors opening caught his attention. His eyes landed on Lemuel, his head of his security. “Sir, this way,” Lemuel said, guiding him to the back entrance of his penthouse building

“Have you added bodyguards to follow Kate around?” Carlos asked.

Lemuel cleared his throat and replied, “Sir, um. Miss Wright has six soldiers following her around. She doesn’t even realize it. Plus the two we have commissioned from the security agency, she now has eight protectors.” “Good,” said Carlos. “Nothing is more important to me than Kate.”

“Understood, Sir,” Lemuel acknowledged.

Oliver was already inside the luxury vehicle when Carlos hopped in. They discussed his sponsorship contracts and identified which ones are ending and which ones to renew. Carlos was about to launch his own brand and had to ensure he did not clash with his sponsors. After all, they were his more significant income provider.

the city, Carlos arrived at his destination, The Police Headquarters. They went to the back entrance, as usual, and made their way to the private office of officer Baker. “Mister Ronaldo, please take a

so urgent that you had to

baker sat back in his chair, he said, “First of all.

to be Hugo’s illegitimate son. We captured one man who posed as a

was never inserted into him in the first place,” Officer Baker replied. “So anyway, it was from that same

team with you.

with close friends and families, at least, avoid public meetings. It’s our best bet of keeping your loved ones safe.” Seeing the dismayed look on Carlos’ face, officer Baker added, “I’m sorry, Mister Ronaldo, but you knew what you got yourself into, right? Besides, your sacrifices paid off. We not only caught Hugo Bonnet admitting he was responsible for your father’s death, but we also found pieces of evidence that connect him to your father.” He took out some documents from his desk and said, “Some of these will be submitted to evidence, so I can’t give you everything,

“I, Manuel Ronaldo, a resident of Braeton City, declare this as my last will and

he had nothing to pass on to us.” The police smirked. He hissed and asked, “I’ve always wondered, Mister Ronaldo, your father earned a lot during his tennis career. Where did

was free, his former manager joined him in establishing their very own sports agency. I don’t know the exact

life of luxury. I went to a private school, my mom spent a lot. Etc. With whatever money we had left, we spent it on my mother’s health treatment. Over time, with my mother not working at all, we just… lost everything.” Officer Baker nodded apologetically. He said, “I’m sorry to

“Oh, yeah, he went for the big ones, and I can only guess that was where all your father’s money went to.” The police finally showed Carlos the stock certificates and reported, “Some are two copies. Three were

Carlos read the stock certificates, stunning him altogether. For the longest time, he thought that his father had lost everything, when in fact, he bought stocks. How was it that his

“Sometimes spouses keep their investments from their wives,” the police suggested. “Maybe he meant to tell your mother at some point. Or maybe your mother forgot, having fallen into depression.” “It’s possible,” Carlos replied, nodding

are still asking Hugo how he got hold of these, but nonetheless, this was why he may have faked this last will. He wanted his hands on the stocks that belonged to your