“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
“What is Adriel saying? What is he even saying? How did he get to know Mason and well I…I th..ought that he wanted to tell me he knows I am a jewel designer already.”“What is this about swapped at birth? I just can't…”Emma kept questioning herself as she waited for Adriel to tell her everything.“I know you were expecting me to say something else.”Emma's eyes shot up, looking at him, still scared and unsure of what he wanted to say next. Was he ready to drop the next bombshell?“I know everything and I don't blame you for it.”“Know everything?” She repeated after him, not knowing which way he was really heading.“Yes, I know everything. I know the fact that you are a jewel designer and you are hyperamnesia but what is more shocking is the last thing Mason told me about swapped birth.”Adriel was too focused on his talking that he did not realize the look on Emma's face. All her secret was out in one go.Emma's eyes widened, her pupils dilating like dark wells sucking in the light
“What is Adriel saying? What is he even saying? How did he get to know Mason and well I…I th..ought that he wanted to tell me he knows I am a jewel designer already.”“What is this about swapped at birth? I just can't…”Emma kept questioning herself as she waited for Adriel to tell her everything.“I know you were expecting me to say something else.”Emma's eyes shot up, looking at him, still scared and unsure of what he wanted to say next. Was he ready to drop the next bombshell?“I know everything and I don't blame you for it.”“Know everything?” She repeated after him, not knowing which way he was really heading.“Yes, I know everything. I know the fact that you are a jewel designer and you are hyperamnesia but what is more shocking is the last thing Mason told me about swapped birth.”Adriel was too focused on his talking that he did not realize the look on Emma's face. All her secret was out in one go.Emma's eyes widened, her pupils dilating like dark wells sucking in the light
“Congratulations, Adriel. You truly deserve the position.”“Thank you, Mr Woods for this opportunity. I won't let anyone down.”“You don't have to assure me of that because I know you won't.”“Congratulations on your new appointment.”Congratulations were booming everywhere from the smallest office in the company to the board room.It did not come as a shock to everyone when Adriel was finally appointed as the new chairman of the company. He had been more like a chairman even before he was appointed because his father, the past chairman, was barely in his office and left all the work to his son.Some of the board members would have rejected it if it was just yesterday when Adriel was involved in an accident and could not use his legs.But that was months ago, and Adriel's determination and hard work had paid off. He was still disabled but no one dared to use his disability to discredit him from taking over as chairman.Darwin was fuming on the side with rage. He looked like he could b
Adriel leaned back in his chair, a sense of satisfaction washing over him as he gazed out the window of his new office. The sun was setting, casting a warm orange glow over the city. He had just been appointed as the new chairman, and he couldn't wait to celebrate with Emma.As he reached to pick his phone on the table, he mistakenly knocked over the glass of drink he was sipping before. It spilled all over, shattering pieces of glass on the floor.“Damn it! Why do you have to fall now?” Adriel hissed, shifting back so the glass particles would not injure him.He went back to his call log and dialed her number, but it went straight to voicemail. He frowned, trying again, but still, no answer. A knot of worry began to form in his stomach.He stood up from the sofa where he now sat and walked over to the window, his eyes scanning the crowded streets below. Where could she be? She was supposed to be at the restaurant, closing up shop. He tried calling the restaurant, but no one answe
“I will risk my life for her.”“No, no, you can't do this, Adriel. You can't just rush in there.”“Are you saying I shouldn't go save my wife?” Adriel shot angry eyes at Steven.“That isn't what I mean, Adriel. I am not saying you should not save her. A lot of things are at risk here and I don't want you to throw all of these down and put your life in danger.”“So what are you saying? Isn't it the same thing? What life do I even have to live for me to not to rescue the one person who I love dearly? Do you think I have anything to live for?”“I have to save Emma. I can't let her remain in Darwin's hand. He is dangerous.”Steven stood there, his jaw dropped open, not knowing what to do. He could not stop Adriel right now. Adriel looked like he could barge in there and kill everyone.Adriel's eyes blazed with determination as he turned away from Steven, his jaw set in a firm line. "I am going in, with or without your help so don't try to stop me.” he growled, striding towards the door of