Ch. 551..554: Charmed by the Billionaire CEO Chapter 551-554 [Finale]

Chapter 551: Dead end

[Eight hours ago]

"I don’t think it’s possible to cancel the event. Preparations have been made, and invitees have been sent. It will be a huge mess if we suddenly postpone the teaser launch" Franklin expressed his concern, sitting inside Tristan’s office.

Tristan sighed leaning against his chair. Things were so messed up that he found himself helpless. His brain wasn’t able to process the change of events occurring back-to-back.

Taking a moment, he then straightened up and agreed with Franklin. "Let’s go per plan," he said and soon Franklin left.

Tristan fell into a deep thought hoping things would go smoothly and Gavin would find Jenny safe and sound.

BUZZ...

Tristan’s thoughts were interrupted by a sudden phone call and he quickly darted his eyes toward the name flashing on the screen

"We have found the man. His name is Eric" Tristan’s eyes darkened as he heard the informer speak about the man who was none other than Richard’s driver.

As he went on speaking, Tristan learned that Richard was indeed captivated and he was the one who led him to the men.

Tristan further learned that Eric was threatened by those men who warned him to kill his wife and daughter if he didn’t do as they said.

Scared for his family, Eric what those men said, but before handing Richard to them, he noted down Tristan’s number from Richard’s cellphone and quickly texted him about the kidnapping.

" Uncle is indeed kidnapped" Tristan muttered under his breath

"Yes, boss and Eric even confessed that they were soon going to take him to their hideouts in Country X, to their boss, Lucas"

Tristan’s eyes darkened upon hearing the name. It was then everything started making sense to him.

Lucas never died. He fabricated his death and was indeed the person behind Sandra’s aid.

"I want you to track another person," Tristan said with his eyes turned cold like a glacier.

[Present]

Tristan made his way like a devil incarnated from hell, killing Sandra’s men mercilessly. His eyes brooding with extreme darkness.

Tracking Jennifer indeed turned out to be a huge help and he was able to finally break into this secret fortress, where Sandra and her little puppets resided.

"Kill everyone. No one should stay alive" Tristan ordered his men and soon they divided, speeding into different parts of the hideout.

Tristan wasn’t going to leave anyone. He had made up his mind and was now on a hunt to kill his most wanted enemy.

Sandra!

He had been secretive about his plan and waited for Jennifer to execute her task given by Sandra. He waited for the right time and tracked her until he was able to find this place.

Jennifer had been clueless about what was happening behind her back, however, his foolishness did help them find their main suspect.

Glancing at the camera placed on the corner of the wall, Tristan slowly made his way towards the top floor of the building. He knew the cameras were able to alert Sandra, and he wanted her to feel scared.

With quick steps, he reached the main room and kicked the door open.

Tristan’s eyes fell on Richard who was kneeling with his hand tied behind his back while his eyes wrapped with a blindfold and his mouth stuffed with a cloth.

A deep frown marred on Tristan’s face and he quickly marched towards Richard.

"Uncle" Richard’s ears twitched someone calling his name and he frantically moved his neck looking around.

Tristan kneeled before him and quickly removed the blindfold and cloth from his eyes and mouth.

Richard gasped catching his breath. "Tristan.. save Ashley. She took her away" Richard wheezed.

Tristan’s face darkened and soon one of his men dashed inside the room

"Boss, they escaped,"

****

Sandra dragged Ashley out from a secret pathway, along with a few men who managed to survive Tristan’s attack and escape the building.

She had foreseen her downfall the moment she saw Tristan breaking into her fortress, but she would never let him kill her easily.

She promised to eliminate both of them before she saw her end.

Bringing her phone close to her ear, she mentally begged Lucas to answer her call at least this once, but it was useless.

Throwing her phone aside, she looked at the unconscious woman on the side and clenched her jaw.

"Just wait and see how I kill you both" Sandra muttered under her breath when a loud gunshot startled her.

"Madame, we have been followed" Sandra’s eyes darted towards the back glass and she watched two SUVs tailing them.

"Drive fast" Sandra commanded the driver and he accelerated the car, trying his best to distract the following car.

Taking a sharp turn their car soon drove through the woods, pouncing over the pit and stones, and soon reached the dead end.

Ashley regained her consciousness when the car came to a sudden halt. Her head hit the back of the front seat and she pounced back.

"Shit" Sandra cursed as she watched the SUVs stop right behind them.

"Go handle them" she instructed the two men who gulped watching the army standing outside.

It was a stupid move knowing their life would end in no time, however, they couldn’t forbid their boss’s order and decided to tackle them.

The two men jumped out of the car and started shooting blankly however their life was cut short when two bullets hit them right into their skulls and their bodies met with the dusty ground.

Under the dark sky, with only the headlights of the car blinking, Tristan then climbed down from one of the cars.

Making his way through his positioned men, his deadpan eyes watched the car standing ahead.

They were currently on the top of the cliff and it was useless for Sandra to think that she would be able to escape him this time.

However, he couldn’t risk anything for now as he knew Ashley was inside the car and then his eyes caught the sight of his wife stepping out of the car.

"Ash" Relief washed over his face for a second and soon his eyes fell on the woman stepping along.

His body froze on the spot when he saw a gun pointed at Ashley’s temple and then he heard Sandra say...

Chapter 552: Left all alone

"Stop right there Tristan or else I will shoot her" Sandra warned as they finally stepped out of the car.

She had the muzzle placed against Ashley’s temple with her forefinger wrapped around the trigger, ready to press any moment.

Tristan motioned his men to lower their guns before returning his gaze ahead.

He gawked at the woman silently and watched her smirk at his obedience.

"We have you surrounded Sandra. Do you think you can escape us" Tristan said and watched her chuckle loudly this time.

"I might never be able to make it Tristan, but I won’t let you both live either" Sandra tightened her arm around Ashley’s neck almost choking her, angrily.

They were standing on the cliff with shallow underneath it. Even if she tried to escape there is no way his men would leave her.

Sandra could already see her end but she was adamant to fulfil her wish of killing them before her eyes.

Tristan then moved his attention towards Ashley and their eyes locked. With a meaningful exchange of stares, Ashley then broke Sandra’s thoughts.

"Give up Sandra. We all know there is nothing much you can do to. So, Give up" Ashley looked at her from the corner of her eyes and watched her scoff.

"Never. I have always wanted you dead. You snatched the man I loved from me. If I can’t have Tristan you both also can’t have each other. You’ll have to die" Sandra said pressing the gun on her temple.

Sandra was ignited hearing her mocking words. Ashley was looking down at her but Sandra was no fool. She would never embrace her defeat unless she killed them

"You are one bullet away from death Ashley. But don’t worry, I won’t let you die before you see your husband dying first" Ashley’s face paled hearing her cold words and with a quick move, Sandra pointed the gun at Tristan.

"Don’t try to act smart, Tristan" Sandra said noticing how Tristan managed to decrease the distance between them.

She wasn’t stupid to not notice what Tristan was trying to do.

BANG!

Shooting a bullet right before his feet, Sandra stopped Tristan from taking a step forward.

Her one move alarmed the guards around and they raised their guns pointing right toward her.

"NO!" Ashley warned his men from shooting her. Her lips quivered when she heard her evil laughter and grip her neck.

"See, I can still do anything. So stop acting smart" Sandra warned bringing the gun back to Ashley’s temple.

Ashley gnashed her teeth in fury and looked at Tristan.

"Drop the gun!!" he shouted to his men and they quickly retreated from their actions

Tristan felt his blood run dry. He realized Sandra wasn’t that naive to get trickes by him.

"Tristan knight, watch you beloved wife die in front of your eyes" Sandra didn’t prolong further and pressed the trigger.

....

Sandra brows knitted when the bullet didn’t hit Ashley’s skull and it was then she realized that she was doomed.

The gun only had one bullet that she waste hitting earlier on Tristan.

Alarmed, Sandra frantically looked ahead and watched Tristan pulled his gun out and point at her.

"Let her go Sandra." He said.

Sandra eyes flickered with a tinge of fear as she darted her gaze toward Tristan.

"No... I won’t let her go" Sandra stuttered menacingly and dragged Ashley towards the edge of the cliff.

"If I can’t be happy. I won’t let you both be happy" Sandra wasn’t going to give up. She wouldn’t let them survive while she face the dismay.

Ashley struggled under her grip and tried to break free. But Sandra was took strong.She wasn’t ready to leave her.

Taking a moment she glared at her and kicked her knee, tripping Sandra on her feet.

"Ahh... " Sandra cried in pain but that soon enhanced further when Ashley bite her hand and freed herself.

Breaking free from her clutch, Ashley then kicked her her on her stomach and she fell on the ground with the gun in her hand tossing aside.

Sandra watched Ashley run towards Tristan and they hugged.

Her bloodshot eyes glared the two and they pulled apart.

Everything came crashing down her feet leaving Sandra stand at the edge of world.

She was defeated once againeyes, but she would never give them the satisfaction of her surrender.

Blinking her eyes repeatedly, she tried to pushed away those tears that threatened to fall from her eyes.

"Surrender yourself Sandra. There is nowhere you can go" Ashley voiced darting her gaze towards Sandra.

Ashley always wanted to punish Sandra for the loss of her baby, but she wasn’t a merciless or cruel woman like her. She valued life and even now she was ready to give Sandra a chance to surrender herself to the cops.

Her child would never be happy of she tainted her hands with her blood.

"You should give up Sandra" Tristan too voiced the same thing.

Sandra eyes flickered with a undesirable emotions and she started laughing at them.

"You think I can’t escape. I will and make sure to come after you again" Sandra still believed like before, Lucas would come and find her.But little did she knew the one who saved her back then was gone and now she had no one to rely on.

"Lucas is dead, Sandra. He won’t come for your rescue this time"

The smile on Sandra’s face vanished when Tristan disclosed the news of Lucas death in front of her.

Ashley darted her curious gaze towards Tristan. Unaware of how he learned about Lucas being the one who had been backing Sandra till now. Just like her even Lucas faked his death and fooled the laws, but Tristan’s claim gave her a sense of satisfaction.

"Y-You are lying. Lucas can’t die" Sandra felt her entire world came crumbling down her feet.

Lucas her only supporter was gone and her hope crushed in no time.

The cold gust of wind waved her hair and a year roll down her eye.

Sandra didn’t wanted go cry but watching everything getting ruined before her, she felt her world had finally came to an end.

For the first time in her life, she understand the real meaning of helplessness.

She had no one by her side anymore. Not her father or her sister. Even Lucas was gone and she was left all alone.

Chapter 553: Lets have a grand wedding

Standing by the edge of the cliff, Sandra let out a sad smile. Her eyes gleamed with tears and her lips quivered with defeat. She might have failed to kill them but she would never give them the satisfaction to surrender her to the cops.

Ever since she was a child, his life had been miserable. It was only Tristan who made her happy.

Sandra thought one day Tristan would come to accept her feelings, but that never happened.

Now that she watched him from a distance, Sandra would tell Tristan found his perfect match.

Ashley was the only woman for him and she hated that.

Her obsession with Tristan made her the woman she was now, however, Sandra never regretted doing anything.

Tristan was her first love and would also be her last.

Dropping her shoulder in defeat, Sandra started taking steps backward, alarming Tristan and Ashley of her intentions.

"Sandra, stop there." Ashley tried to stop her from taking such a big step. She wanted to give Sandra a chance to change herself.

Serving her detention can help her change herself. It wasn’t too late for her to repent for her mistake.

"I can’t," Sandra said with her trembling voice while she kept moving backward. Her tears kept rolling down her eyes and soon she reached her last feet, slowly falling down the cliff.

Tristan and Ashley ran toward the edge and watched her body slowly disappear from their sight. There was no way Sandra would survive this time, however, it left them shocked because she chose to take her life rather than face her punishment.

****

THREE

TWO

ONE

Inside the dark hall, suddenly the light on the white screen turned on and the teaser started to play.

Everyone present inside were awestruck by Ashley’s mind-blowing performance. The teaser was just a glimpse but it left a huge impact on them.

Not only the cast and crew were left amused but also the media and journalists couldn’t wait to see the star of the movie.

As soon as the teaser ended, the dim light slowly glowed up and the host walked on the stage.

"What a mind-blowing teaser" the host too couldn’t stop praising.

The event continued, and the host invited all the cast members to the state however everyone was waiting for Ashley.

She was the star of this evening and not only the journalist but also, the audience eagerly waited for a glimpse.

A few minutes passed and finally, the host invited the star of the show, Ashley Knight.

Everyone’s eyes darted toward the woman who gracefully climbed the steps. She looked as elegant as she appeared on the magazine cover page.

Ashley’s beauty was exceptional, but now she surprised everyone with her acting skills.

Ashley had always faced people’s backlash, but today she shut everyone’s opinion over her.

Not only did she prove herself but also silenced those who didn’t have faith in her. She was always dragged into the limelight for the wrong reasons. But today everyone couldn’t stop praising.

As she stood before a vast audience, her eyes wandered through the crowd and there she saw Tristan admiring her from the corner. Even from a distance, she could sense the smile on his face and it was enough to make her day happier.

*****

[Knight Mansion]

"Jennifer has been taken care of. She won’t cause any problem now" Tristan said approaching Ashley from behind and embraced her.

With his chin resting on her shoulder, Tristan examined her expression from the mirror.

Ashley was silent from the moment they returned and he knew why.

"It was her decision," Tristan said pointing his words toward Sandra. His team was able to find her body and soon she would be cremated with proper ritual.

Patrick and Tori were informed about her death. Soon they would join them.

"I thought Sandra was strong enough to face her downfall, but she turned out to be weaker than I expected" Ashley sighed.

"She turned out to be a coward. I never expect her to jump off the cliff and escape" Ashley added.

Turning around, Ashley faced Tristan. "Life is too precious to waste like that"

Tristan understood Ashley was upset with what happened to Sandra, but there was nothing they could do. She already made up her mind and didn’t flinch taking such a huge step.

Caressing her arm, Tristan pulled her for a tight hug.

Sandra was finally gone from their lives, freeing them from all their worries.

It was finally the beginning of their peaceful lives.

****

[Week Later]

Sandra’s body was cremated next to her mother’s. Both Tori and Patrick were heartbroken by the loss of their daughter and sister. But they blamed no one. It was Sandra who took the step and there was nothing they would do.

Jennifer was also sentenced to prison for all her crimes and Tristan made sure she wouldn’t leave soon.

The teaser also received a positive response from the audience gaining an immense number of views on the channel.

"So how would you like to enjoy your success?" Tristan asked joining Ashley on the couch who was busy watching the news.

Stretching his arm wide on the top of the backrest, Tristan gently played with Ashley’s strand, trying to grab her attention.

She smiled and turned off the television screen before turning towards her husband. "It’s just a teaser. The film is yet to release" Ashley stated resting her head on his shoulder.

Tristan had been pestering her about the celebration for a while now, but she kept pushing it waiting for the release date.

Ashley was now confident that the film would open many opportunities for her and she wanted to work harder.

Tristan didn’t reply and rested his face on the top of her head. The couple was enjoying their peaceful time when suddenly Tristan expressed.

"Let’s marry again" Ashley pulled away from Tristan, astonished with his words.

"Marry. Again?" she asked skeptically.

Tristan smiled and gave her a nod.

"Yes, I want to marry you, and that too in front of everyone. Let’s have a grand wedding"

Chapter 554: I am pregnant(END)

[Fifteen days later]

Inside the luxurious room, Ashley stood in front of the mirror. Checking her look for the last time, she then turned and looked at her friend.

Alice’s belly had grown big from the last time she visited her, whereas Gwen she too saw to glow after embracing motherhood.

A smile made its way on her face and she asked," How do I look?" her eyes moved between the two girls.

"Tristan is going to faint. I swear Ash, you look stunning in that wedding gown" Ashley couldn’t help but feel shy.

Turning back towards the mirror Ashley adored the beautiful wedding gown that Tristan customized for her.

It was an off-shoulder gown with an elegant neckline that gracefully framed her shoulder. Crafted with luxurious lace and satin, it fitted perfectly on her body, seamlessly flowing into a flowing mermaid silhouette. She looked captivating and sophisticated. The design beautifully combined modern style with a touch of classic charm, making her look stunning on her special day.

While the girls were busy getting ready, Noah and Karl tried to calm Tristan who was getting nervous all of a sudden.

"Dude, you are behaving as if Ashley is going to run away. Don’t forget you are already married" Noah said passing Tristan a glass of water.

Karl shook his head in dismay and helped Tristan tie the bow.

"Yes, boss. You just need to relax"

Tristan gulped the water and passed the glass back to Noah. "Don’t know what’s wrong with me. I should get anxious but I stop getting nervous"

They said it was the bride who usually gets nervous on her wedding day, but in this case, it was different. The bridegroom was going restless.

"Okay now calm down. Here follow me" Noah brushed away his thoughts and tried helping Tristan relax.

*****

Soon the venue started filling with the guests. The family member occupied the front seat.

"We will be next" Gabriel whispered to Bianca who too settled on the chair with the rest.

Bianca blushed hearing his words. After the kidnapping incident, Gabriel had been more protective towards Bianca. He realized how he couldn’t live without her and how important she was in his life.

Without wasting another day, Gabriel went and asked Arthur for Bianca’s hand, to which he gladly agreed.

"Ahem, I am sorry to interrupt you but it’s us after them" Gavin poked taking the seat with Jenny.

"You wish" Gabriel glared only to get teased by Gavin the next second.

Soon the host announced and everyone’s eyes darted toward the bride.

Ashley walked along with Richard with a smile gracing her lips. Her eyes brightly stared at Tristan as she recalled their time together.

From having a one-night stand to becoming a couple, every memory rushed through her mind and her eyes welled up.

Tristan extended his hand to Ashley. All his nervousness flew away the moment he saw his wife in front of him.

Resting Ashley’s hand on Tristan’s, Richard took a step back.

Everything seemed to fade as they stood in front of each other.

Tristan liked a girl but was too cowardly to confess his love for her. But an unexpected truth brought them closer and here they were marrying each other, again.

The priest began to recite the vow with Ashley and Tristan repeating it. Every word they said came from their heart as they promised to love each other forever and in every lifetime.

"Now you may kiss the bride" the priest announced and Tristan lifted the veil from Ashley’s face and leaned forward to seal her lips.

"I love you" Tristan said pulling back.

Ashley smiled at his confession and soon brought his hand to her stomach," I am pregnant" she announced leaving everyone stunned but soon the entire venue started to cheer congratulating the couple.

Tristan slowly withdrew from his shock and pulled Ashley for a passionate kiss.

"Woah!!!" the crowd screamed clapping for the couple.

Ashley reciprocated his kiss with the same passion as they poured their love for one another. Their happiness doubled with the arrival of their baby and now everything seemed perfect.

*****

[Three months later]

Inside the emergency room, Alice was screaming her lungs out. She was about to birth to her child however with every push she left her vagina tore apart.

Not only did she curse Noah, but also forced him to watch her give birth.

Noah who was standing next to her bed shuddered every time Alice screamed in his ears. More than the birth giving Noah found himself on the verge of passing out.

He never thought delivering a child would be so stressful that he promised not to have another child anymore.

The pain Alice was going through scared him to death. Swearing profoundly Noah tried to ignore his state but soon another scream reached his ears and everything turned blank.

****

"You think Noah is fine?" Karl asked Tristan. They two rushed to the hospital to console his friend who was going crazy the moment Alice had her first contraction.

"I told him to stay with us." Tristan sneered.

"But Alice, she needed him" Karl exclaimed.

Tristan knew Noah wasn’t strong enough to see Alice give birth, but he couldn’t ignore his wife’s request and joined her inside.

Standing away from the door, Karl and Tristan heard Alice scream, and the middle of everything the door flung open, and half unconscious Noah was dragged out of the ward on the wheelchair.

"Mr. Wayne. Your wife doesn’t want you inside anymore. So please refrain from coming inside" the nurse said and returned inside the ward.

"..."

"..."

"Dude.." Karl rushed towards Noah and saw him slowly open his eyes whereas Tristan was too shocked to react.

"What happened to you?" he asked out of concern.

Karl wasn’t as weak as Noah, but watching his state, he couldn’t help but panic.

The sight of Noah being dragged out was so overwhelming that it suddenly drowned them. Taking a step back, Karl returned to stand next to Tristan and gulped.

Noah wasn’t in the state to talk about anything but his lack of response was a warning for the two of them who were soon going come back here and go through the same situation as him.

END!!!