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Adriel sat in his office, staring out the window as his mind was filled with the growing emotions churning inside him. Emma had been on his mind nonstop, her captivating smile and piercing eyes haunting him like a ghost. He could not deny the strong attraction he felt towards her, but a nagging voice in his head questioned if it was true.Was it genuine, or was he simply blown and taken away by her outward appearance and then her brilliance?As he pondered this, his phone buzzed, breaking the spell. It was an unknown number. He did not pick it up the first time as it had no caller ID. It rang the second time and while he wanted to pick it, his door opened.He looked up to see who had opened the door.There was a sharp click clock of a lady heels. She walked directly towards Adriel on his chair."Long time no see, Adriel baby."It was Harper Smith, Adriel's good friend."I was wondering who had the right to walk into my office without knocking or going through my secretary but it tu
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"I just thought the name sounded familiar.""Really? There are a lot of people who bear the same name as her. And come to think of it, you are a star, star Harper so you must have met someone who bears the same name as my wife.""That's true." Harper nodded, agreeing with Adriel."Can I see her? I mean, I want to pay a visit to your home and say hi to your wife.""You can come see her anytime you want to. I will be glad to introduce her to you."Adriel returned back to his work on his desk. Harper would not give up and drew close to his side."Aren't you going to introduce me to her?""Didn't you hear me just say you can come see her and I would introduce her to you?""You said I can come see her anytime and my anytime is today. I want to see her today."Adriel raised a brow, looking at her suspiciously."Oh please, I won't make trouble for her. I just want to see her in person.""Okay but you can see I am busy with work right now.""It's fine, I would wait until you are done with wor
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"We have a date tomorrow. Martha is going to help you get ready."Adriel's word kept ringing in Emma's head. Ever since he told her about it, Emma had not been too settled.She had gotten the dress and everything she needed."I just don't like a gathering of too many people. Why must I go with Adriel?"Emma's hands trembled slightly as she applied her lipstick. She was getting ready for her first formal date with Adriel, and her nerves were on edge. She took a deep breath and gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Her hair was styled perfectly, and her red gown hugged her curves in all the right places. She felt like a princess, and she could not wait to see Adriel's reaction.Just then, the doorbell rang. Emma's heart skipped a beat as she made her way to the door. She opened it to find Adriel sitting there, looking dashing in his tuxedo. His eyes widened as he took in her appearance, and Emma felt a flutter in her chest."You look stunning, Emma," Adriel said, his voice low and h
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Adriel touched his lips, remembering the kiss from last night as he sat at the back seat of his car."Seems she is gradually falling for my charm."He smiled to himself.As he moved his hands further on the seat to relax it, he felt something under his hand.It was sturdy and full. He looked at what was on the seat and saw it was a customized notepad."I have seen this somewhere before. Where did I see this?" he mumbled to himself as he picked it up to read the content.The notepad was a diary and it had Emma's name on it."I remember now. It was the diary Emma was writing something on.""She must have left it when she hurried out yesterday and tried to avoid me after the kiss."Adriel remembered that she was secretive with this diary and it probably contained most of her secrets.Adriel's eyes fixed on the diary, his mind racing with curiosity. "What secrets are you hiding, Emma?" he whispered to himself.He hesitated, his hand hovering over the diary. "Should I open it? No, no, I sh
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"Hello, am I speaking with Mrs Emma Adriel?" a beautiful sweet feminine voice came through."Yes, this is Emma.""Thank goodness. I thought I got the wrong number since it wasn't reachable since yesterday.""Who is this, please?""My bad! This is Harper. Harper Smith from the other day.""Oh, I am equally sorry for not telling that it was you so early. It's nice to hear from you again.""Yeah, how are you doing and how's Adriel?""I am fine and he is fine. I think that is not the only reason you called, right? Is there a problem?""Not at all! So I will just get to the point. I want you to come over to my place for a light dinner or maybe late lunch."Emma was silent, hesitant to accept."Why does she want me to come over to her place for dinner? Is she trying to use my secret against me and to order me around?"Emma thought, feeling so uneasy about it.Harper spoke up, noticing her silence."I don't mean any harm, Emma. I just want you to come over for a friendly dinner. I already to
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Emma's phone rang, breaking the silence of the morning. "Who is this so early this morning?" Emma mumbled, grumbling as she picked her phone to answer the call."Hello, who is..."Emma did not complete her sentence when she heard Harper's voice.She looked at the number to see if there was a caller ID but there was none."I didn't save her number."Thankfully, Harper spared her and did not pursue why she did not save her number."Good morning, dear. Did you sleep well?""Good morning, Harper. It's still so early. Is anything the problem?""Not really. I should have called yesterday after you got home but I could not. Sorry about that.""It's fine. Thank you for treating me well yesterday.""Okay so I called to ask you for something. Please do it for me as a favour. I will feel so bad if you turn me down.""Okay? So what do you want me to do?""Just say you would do it first.""How can I say I would do it when I don't even know what you want to ask?""Please just say yes."Harper coul
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With polished marble flooring and crystal chandeliers reflecting rainbows of light, the huge ballroom was a vision of wealth. The elite mixed effortlessly, their custom tailored suits and luxury outfits a reflection of their sophisticated taste. Still, Harper's arrival overshadowed the grandeur of the scene. Her beautiful gown shimmered like the moon as she walked across the room, capturing everyone's attention. However, the necklace was the real star of the show. The guests were held spellbound, as the sapphires and diamonds on her neck appeared to come to life.. The necklace truly stole the show as all eyes were on her neck. "That jewel pattern seems so familiar. I have seen it somewhere. Why is my brain failing me now?""That is Mason's jewel pattern. My mom has the a jewel made by him and it is just the same. I can tell even from here that he definitely made that necklace for Harper.""Do you mean the famous jewelry designer, Mason Logan? Gosh!""I heard he has been in seclu
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Adriel slumped in his chair, staring blankly at the financial reports in front of him. The numbers swirled together, a jumbled mess of red and black ink. The shares were plummeting, and he had no idea how to stop the free fall."Steven?"He called out to his assistant who was standing before him."When last did our shares drop so much like this? I can say I haven't even witnessed it this way ever since I joined the company, or have you?""No, I haven't sir. The numbers are terrifying.""Have you done what I asked you to do?""Yes, it won't drop further for now but we still have to come up with a counter measure that will stop the fall and increase it back to normal.""What about the press? I can't hold any press conference in this state.""They have been dealt with, sir. You don't have to worry about news flying around."Adriel nodded but he knew he had to do something."There will be an emergency board meeting in two hours and the chairman will be around.""I know about that. I need
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The room went silent and a took a long while before someone may as small as the sound of tapping the finger. “Errm…erm…we don't have to bring that up now.” Mr Carlos coughed, “I am sorry but I had to. I had to bring it up to explain my condition to everyone.” Adriel had a half sinister apologetic look on his face. Darwin's parent mother and stepdad were seated there.“Don't think you can put my son in jail after coming up with some stupid pile of evidence against him.” Maria, Darwin's mother spat out.Adriel had expected this. She was as evil as her son and would not back down easily. But in all, Adriel had the victory. Mr Carlos cleared his throat, making every other whisper in the dinning hall stop. “It is a beautiful evening to enjoy a beautiful dinner so let us enjoy it as a united family should. What has happened has happened. It is already in the past. One has to pay for his crime and bear the weight of the consequence of his actions.” He paused for some kind of effect,
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“Don't keep me waiting, Harper. Just tell me now.” Harper grinned mischievously, enjoying the suspense. "Oh, Emma, you're so impatient! Can't you just savor the moment?" Emma rolled her eyes, laughing. "Savor the moment? You're killing me, Harper! Just spill the beans already!" Harper chuckled, taking a seat next to Emma on the couch. "Okay, okay. But first, let me ask you... how's married life treating you?" Emma's face lit up with a radiant smile. "It's amazing! Adriel is an incredible husband. I'm so grateful to have him." Harper's eyes sparkled with excitement. "That's so wonderful! I'm thrilled for you both. And speaking of thrilling news..." Emma's eyes narrowed, her voice playful. "Harper, don't tease me! Tell me already!" Harper giggled, stalling for a moment longer. "Okay, fine. But you have to promise not to freak out." Emma's hands flew up in exasperation. "I promise, I promise! Just tell me!" Harper took a deep breath, a sly grin spreading across her face. "I am
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“Oops! My bad! I shouldn't be here.” Harper turned around, closing the door slightly. Adriel’s growling voice called her back. “Harper, stop right there.” “What do you want me to do? You shouldn't call me back in, just continue with whatever you were doing.” Emma kept nudging Adriel to stop as she was dying of embarrassment. “You already ruined the moment, Harper. Why did you have to rush in here?” “But it's Emma's room, not yours? I thought she would be the only one in. I didn't expect to see that scene.” The three stood awkwardly in the room. After a moment, Harper coughed, breaking the silence. “Alright, I am sorry about rushing in. I didn't expect to see you in.” “Well, I heard the news that happened in my absence and I rushed over to come see Emma. I haven't seen or spoken to her in a while after my impromptu trip outside the country.” Emma broke free from Adriel and drew Harper into a hug. “Thank you, Adriel.” “For what, Emma?” Harper asked, smiling and embracing he
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“You look startled, babe.” Adriel whispered in Emma's ear as they were almost outside the hospital doors. “It is taking a while for me to take in everything that has just happened. It is quite ridiculous, isn't it?” “Do you feel well?” Adriel asked when he saw her scrunch up her nose in disgust. “I am fine, babe. I am just a little tired from all the happenings recently.” She yawned, covering her hand with her palm. “It is all over now and so you don't have to worry.” “Are you saying Darwin is not going to escape again?” “You can't trust me on that, babe. I have got the detective and his men around. He can't escape. Since he is not remorseful or repentant, he has to face the consequences of his actions and the law.” “Are you going to press charges, babe?” “Don't you want me to?” “I do but I just thought when I looked at you, you still have a little feeling for him and hoped he would change.” “Well, he is never going to change. That's the kind of person my brother is and I c
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Emma sat on the couch, her eyes fixed on the TV as she flipped through channels. Adriel had been gone for a while, and she was getting anxious. She needed a distraction. Suddenly, a breaking news headline caught her attention: "Breaking News: Carlos's Son Involved in Fatal Accident" Emma's heart skipped a beat as she turned up the volume. "...Details are still coming in, but sources close to the investigation confirm that Darwin, the son of wealthy businessman Carlos, was involved in a severe car accident earlier today," the news anchor said, her voice grave. Emma's eyes widened as she listened, her mind racing with thoughts of Adriel and the danger he might be in. "The accident occurred on Highway 12, where Darwin's car lost control and crashed into a tree. Witnesses report that the car was traveling at high speeds before the accident." Emma felt a chill run down her spine as she watched the footage of the wreckage on TV. It was a miracle anyone had survived. "Darwin is curr
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Adriel's fingers traced gentle circles on Emma's bare skin, his touch sending shivers down her spine. They lay together in bed, the soft morning light filtering through the curtains, casting a warm glow on their relaxed faces. Emma's eyes fluttered open, her gaze meeting Adriel's, and she smiled lazily. "Good morning," she whispered, her voice husky from sleep. Adriel's lips curved into a tender smile. "Good morning, my love." Emma's hand drifted up to his cheek, her fingers tracing the sharp jawline. Adriel's eyes closed, his face tilting into her touch. They lay there for a moment, basking in the warmth of each other's presence. Slowly, Adriel's eyes opened, his gaze burning with intensity. Emma's heart skipped a beat as he leaned in, his lips brushing against hers in a soft, gentle kiss. The world around them melted away, leaving only the two of them, lost in their own little bubble of love. As they deepened the kiss, Emma's arms wrapped around Adriel's neck, pulling him cl
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“Mom! How can you let dad arrest me alongside that man? I don't know anything about his grudges with dad.” "I don't anything and why he keeps dragging me into all of this. We only met a few times and not to plot anything evil. Please mom, listen to me. Mr Lucas had come to see Maya. She was the only one who was willing to see Maya now. She could not just abandon her as she was the daughter she raised from childhood so it was not easy. She had a pitiful look on her face. “He doesn't want to believe anything you have to say. The fact that he saw you with him was enough to tell him everything. You know how hard your father can be right?” “That is still not enough reason, mom.” She pouted, showing teary eyes. She had been in detention and now it seemed like her stay in the correctional center will be more than just detention now. “Oh, okay! I get it now! It is because I am not his real daughter and neither am I your real daughter. That is why it feels so easy to throw me into the
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With newfound determination, he sprang into action.Mr. Lucas called his trusted assistant, Thompson, and instructed him to track down Miguel's whereabouts.Thompson quickly got to work, using his resources to locate Miguel. He soon discovered that Miguel was at a private meeting room in a downtown high-rise, accompanied by Maya.The room was enclosed, with no windows, making it difficult to gather more information without being detected. Mr. Lucas's eyes narrowed, his mind racing with the implications of Miguel and Maya's secret meeting.“He is together with Maya and it is quite a heavily guarded place.”“So what are you waiting for? I want you to storm in there. I don't care if the place is heavily guarded. We have some solid evidence from Maya’s call recording in this house so nothing can go wrong.”“Alright, sir. I will get to work now.”“You had better do so. Don't come back to me without the news of his arrest or detainment.” He said and hung up on the call.Mr Lucas was already
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Adriel turned as he watched her walk in.“She is not ready to go down without a fight. I am going to give it to her too.”Adriel's hands moved quickly as he picked his phone to dial a familiar number, his mind still reeling from the encounter with Darwin. He couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that lingered long after he left the prison."Lawrence, it's Adriel. I need to see you now," he said, his voice firm and urgent."Adriel, what's wrong? You sound like you've seen a ghost.” his lawyer replied, concern etched in his voice."It's Darwin. I just got back from visiting him in prison, and I am more convinced than ever that he is a menace. I want to press charges, Lawrence. I want to make sure he pays for what he has done."There was a pause on the other end of the line before Lawrence spoke up. "Adriel, we have been over this. We need to be careful. I have my advice as a legal practitioner for us to tread carefully.“Your stepmother, I mean, Darwin's mother is a powerful woman, a
