“Damn it! How is this even possible? Why did you have to get involved in this, Adriel? Why?”She screamed at the top of her voice as if Adriel could hear her right there and then.She did not have a problem with Mr Miguel going after the Lucas family or even Emma but not Adriel.She still believed that she could get Emma out of the way one day and have Adriel to herself.Maya's hands trembled as she dialed Mr. Miguel's number, her mind racing with thoughts of Adriel and the risk of danger he faced. “Pick up! Pick up! Pick up for goodness sake!”When Mr. Miguel answered, his voice was calm, but she could sense the underlying anger in his calm tone."Maya, I thought we were done discussing this," he said, his tone dripping with disdain."I need to talk to you about Adriel. I know I messed up big time and so I am going to sort this out.” Maya said, trying to keep her voice steady. "You can't hurt him, Mr. Miguel. He is innocent.""Innocent?" Mr. Miguel's laughter sent chills down Maya's
“When did you mind became so dirty, Emma.” She slapped her head playfully.Her mind had been occupied with Adriel’s promise to have her in bed all through the night.Thinking about the whole scene from last night made her squirm in pleasure in her head. Although it was her first time, Adriel made it a pleasurable one for her.“Uhmm, uhmm, I am sorry, I thought you were saying…”“You thought I was what?”Now it was her turn to get stranded of words. How would she explain to Adriel that she was thinking of his sexy body and a steamy night with him?Adriel chuckled, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "You thought I was saying something else, didn't you?" he teased, his voice low and husky.Emma's face flushed with embarrassment as she tried to come up with an excuse. "I...I thought you were saying something about...about the weather," she stammered, trying to sound convincing.“What weather? Gosh! What are you even saying, Emma? Get a grip on yourself, girl!” Her inner mind was screaming
Was this his Emma? The Emma he had always known from the beginning?Adriel wanted to throw his head back and ask but he could not resist the tingling pleasure she was giving him.Emma's lips still lingered on Adriel's, her fingers tracing the contours of his face. "I love the way you smile. Can you teach me?" she whispered, her eyes sparkling with mischief.Adriel's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, his hands roaming her curves. “When did you become so sweet mouthed and sassy, wife? I wouldn't believe it if someone told me you could speak like this and I did not hear such words from your mouth?“Don't you want this change?”“I do but it is getting suspicious. Or shouldn't I be a lot suspicious?" His hot breath on her neck sparked another kind of fire within her.Emma wanted to stop and let him take the lead but she could not hold herself. It was as if this man before her eyes had cast a spell on her and she was spellbound to him.“Why did I not feel this attraction to him at
Adriel's phone rang, breaking the silence in his study. He answered, his voice firm. "Steven, what did you find out?""Hey, boss. I have got some info on hyperamnesia," Steven said, his voice serious. "From what I gathered, hyperamnesia is a rare condition where a person's memory is...uhmm… altered. They might forget important details, or even entire chunks of their life."Adriel's grip on the phone tightened. "What do you mean by 'altered'?""Well, it is not just about forgetting things," Steven explained. "People with hyperamnesia might also experience...false memories. They might remember things that never happened, or distort actual events."Adriel's mind raced. "And that is what is happening to my wife? Are you sure this is it?""Seems like it, boss," Steven said. "But here is the thing, hyperamnesia can be caused by various factors. Trauma, head injuries, even certain medications...it is quote a complex condition."Adriel's eyes narrowed. "What about treatment options?" He blur
Darwin stormed into the mansion, straight to his father's study, slamming the door behind him. His father, Chairman Darwin, looked up from his whiskey, a hint of annoyance in his eyes.Who would barge into his study in his peaceful moment?"Darwin, what's wrong?" he asked, his voice calm."You know exactly what's wrong," Darwin spat, his face red with anger. “I don't think I understand you. You barge in here and tell me I should know what is bothering you. I hate beating about the bush so go straight to your point. Why are you here?”"You're giving Adriel all the attention, as always. He's the golden boy, isn't he?"Chairman Darwin set his glass down, adjusting his glasses on the bridge of his nose, his expression unyielding. “Don't tell me that is the reason you stormed in here to disrupt my rest?”“You speak like it is nothing, father.”“Of course, it is nothing. I wonder why you are suddenly becoming aggressive towards him?”“As far as I know, Adriel is the only most reasonable s
“Stop keeping me in suspense and just spit out already, Steven.”“It is about ma'am Emma, your wife.”“My wife? What has Emma got to do with your shocking news? Is she alright?” Adriel's eyes snapped towards Steven, his grip on the armrests tightening. He leaned forward, his voice low and urgent. "What about Emma? Tell me!"His face paled, and his eyes seemed to bore into Steven's, as if willing him to speak faster. Adriel's lips parted, his breath catching in his throat, as he awaited the news.His gaze darted back and forth, searching Steven's expression for any hint of what was to come.The folder on his desk slipped from his fingers, its contents spilling onto the floor, unnoticed. “She is not dying. She is fine but it is just that I found out…”“You found out what? Go on!”“She is actually not just a simple girl who came from the countryside but she is a jewel designer.” Steven stressed the last word for it to sink in.“Jewel designer? Do you know what you are even saying, Stev
“Are you sure you want to hear everything?”“Yes, go on and tell me everything.”“Well, the truth is that Emma is my student and she has been my student from a very long time. She prefers to remain hidden and keep her secrets. I had thought it was weird from the beginning but I think I understand that she just wants her space.”Adriel's eyes widened, his mind reeling with the revelation. "A very long time? How long are we talking about, Mason?"Mason hesitated, choosing his words carefully. "Let's just say that Emma was my student before she even met you, Mr. Adriel. She was a talented young woman, and I saw great potential in her. We...we grew close over the years."Adriel's grip on his chair tightened, his knuckles white with tension. "How close?"Mason's expression turned cautious, his eyes darting around the room before focusing on Adriel. "I think you know what I'm saying, Mr. Adriel. Emma and I...we have a history. A long one."The air seemed to thicken, heavy with unspoken secr
“Don't you dare look for me! Never try to look for me! Leave Emma's case alone else you want to experience the bitter side of this.”“Who are you? You don't tell me what to do about my wife!”“I have warned you. It is your choice to listen or not.”“No, no, don't you dare. You can't do anything to Emma or I.”Adriel's legs thrashed wildly, his feet kicking at the air as if trying to land a decisive blow. His fist clenched, punching at an unseen opponent. He gasped for air, his chest heaving up and down.Adriel suddenly jerked up, realizing it was a dream.“Mason already told me the whole truth. This makes me want to look for whoever it is even if he comes threatening in my dreams. My Emma is not at peace if I don't find this person who tempered with her life.”He got out of bed and sat down by the edge of his bed trying to clear his head of the hazy thoughts and the dream he just had.A maid walked in, interrupting his thoughts.“Sir? Sir? Are you okay?”She watched him mutter some wo