“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
"Ah, Adriel, the hero, bound to his mighty wheelchair throne," Darwin sneered, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Hahaha, I never thought I would see the day where the great Adriel would be wheeled into his own demise and not just by anybody but by me."Adriel's gaze locked onto Darwin, his jaw clenched. "Shut up, Darwin. This has nothing to do with my chair. Release Emma right now.""Oh, but it has everything to do with it," Darwin purred, strolling closer to Adriel. "You see, your precious wheelchair is a symbol of your weakness. Your vulnerability. And I am going to exploit it, Adriel. I am going to make you watch as I take everything you hold dear away from you."Adriel's eyes flashed with anger, but he remained silent, his focus on Emma, who was being dragged further away by the henchmen."Emma has nothing to do with this. Let us face this together.""Nah, she has everything to do with this. Everyone around you has everything to do with this. So I thought for long and finally settle
Adriel's eyes fluttered open, his mind foggy and his head pounding. He was met with the stark brightness of the room, and his gaze instinctively scanned around for Emma. She was lying on the ground, a few feet away, her eyes closed. Adriel's heart skipped a beat as he struggled to sit up, his wheelchair abandoned beside him."Emma!" he croaked, his voice hoarse from screaming.A figure rushed to his side, helping him sit up. "Easy, Mr Adriel. You are safe now."Adriel's gaze locked onto the security personnel's face, but his eyes darted back to Emma. "Is she...?"The guard nodded. "She is alive, but we need to get her medical attention. She's been hit."Adriel's world went dark again as he remembered the sound of gunfire. He had thought Darwin had shot Emma, and his mind relived the horror. He forced himself to focus, his eyes fixed on Emma's pale face.With a surge of adrenaline, Adriel pushed himself up, using the guard for support. He stumbled towards Emma, his legs trembling benea
What the hell did you just say? Can't you keep this damn mouth of yours shut? Maya was screaming in her head for the biggest mistake she just made by calling a name she should have never called.What was she going to do now? She was trying to compose herself and find the right words to string together.“Maya, who is that person you just called? And why did you think the person was related to what happened to Emma and I?” Adriel's voice brought her back to reality.“Oh, no, I...I didn't mean to say that,” Maya stammered, her voice trembling."I don't know what you're talking about, Adriel," Maya said, her voice laced with a forced calmness. "I am just worried about you, that is all. I was not thinking straight."Adriel's eyes narrowed, his gaze piercing. "Don't lie to me, Maya. You said Mr. Miguel's name. What does he have to do with this?"Maya's hands fluttered, her eyes darting around the room. "I...I must have misspoken. I was just so scared when I heard about the shooting. I thou