July 17, 2024. One Chapter only. Guys, I'm sorry for not updating yesterday. I had a fever and couldn't make it to my laptop. Today, I'm feeling a little better since I rested well. Thank you very much for your patience. Hopefully, tomorrow, updates will be back to normal.
On a Monday evening, Adrian and Riley rested early. They had already fallen asleep when Adrian's phone suddenly rang. Adrian took the call because it was from Engineer Philips. Adrian asked, "Hello? What seems to be the matter?""Mr. King? Mr. Wright of Braeton City is having cold feet," Engineer P
"How is it that you can bring down the construction cost this much? Are you going cheap on materials, Mr. King?" Kyle asked while scrutinizing the project cost proposal. "Never! I recently acquired a metal production business and partnered with a lumber and cement company. Technically, I am getting
The van's door was left open, and Riley slumped into the seat. Her jaw dropped when she saw the workers she had encountered daily at the mall transform into fighters!"What the -" Riley could not wrap her head around it.The sports apparel sales personnel, the same young man who smiled at Riley ever
Riley was in a private room after getting a thorough checkup from Zia. She had been silent the whole time, wondering why this had happened to her and who was responsible for it!Seeing Zia was about to leave, Riley called, "Zia, please don't tell my Mom about this yet."Zia looked at Adrian reluctan
"Yes, Kyle. Riley is safe. Thank goodness her bodyguards followed her around," Adrian said on the phone. "Thank you for helping clear a schedule at Braeton Airport."In the evening, Adrian got a call from Kyle Wright. He and Gabrielle were very concerned about Riley. Adrian had met up with little K
"Those are the transfer releases for all of Riley's designs. All copyrights are now in Riley's name. I won't be charging for its release, but I will keep the pieces left unsold until they have been bought," Brian revealed. He looked at Riley and added, "It's the least I could do for you, Riley.""Wh
Despite being restrained, the kidnappers were laughing at Adrian. The tattoed man said, "What can a disabled guy do? Haha!"Adrian was as calm as a still lake. As he sat in his wheelchair, he crossed his legs. Clint and Riley were behind him, waiting for the show to begin. When he raised his hand,
Leo was given a chair, but he sat on top of the ant colony. He tried to hold back any screams, but as more aunts climbed up to his feet and stung him, he started to yell, "Fuck! So what, it's just an ant bi - fuck!"He tried to wiggle himself free, but in the process, his entire body fell on the col
Guys, I'm sorry. I'm not feeling well today. I cannot update. I will sleep it off and recharge so I can update tomorrow. Thank you for everyone's understanding. LiLhyz
Adrian studied him for a long moment, arms crossed. He seemed to be considering but soon said, “Well. Since you’re already here, and you already woke me up, you might as well keep practicing. Have you eaten? The hotel’s breakfast isn’t until six.”“I’m good, sir.” Taylor pointed to his shaker near t
“Rule number one. No cursing—fuck!” Taylor smacked his forehead. “Dammit! How the fuck am I supposed to survive without cursing?”Taylor was on the plane, reading the list of rules Charlie had given him. It was meant to guide him in winning her father’s approval.“Fine,” he grumbled. “I won’t fuckin
“Okay, I am happy not to check out other guys,” Charlie said while resuming her meal. In the next minute, they were quiet, simply finishing their food. Then Charlie noticed Taylor was hesitating. He said, “Charlie, I’ve been meaning to tell you something.”“Hmmm?” Charlie asked, looking at him. “I
[Dad, remember when you told me there are exceptions with guys? Remember, the rare breed ones?]Days came and went. Charlie and Taylor were now back to school after a very memorable holiday at the Carrington nut plantation. On Wednesday morning, Charlie messaged her father after her first class. She
Yet again, it was another warm and lovely gathering with Taylor’s family, reminding Charlie of her own home. ***A few hours later, Charlie was still over the moon from her date with Taylor. She could not stop thinking about it. She was already in bed, getting ready to sleep, but her heart was sti
“It’s so beautiful!” Charlie remarked, watching tiny golden lights flicker in the darkness.One by one, fireflies appeared, almost as if they were dancing just for them.Taylor looked down to study her expression. He said, “No, you are more beautiful.”“Pfft!” Charlie looked up with gleaming eyes. “
“It was spontaneous! I thought about it just now,” Taylor claimed. “I don’t know how the carving knife got into the basket. Perhaps Omar thought it was meant for the sandwich!”He pointed to the trunk and instructed, “Carve your name into my tree, Babe.”Charlie was still laughing. She asked, “Serio
“Hey Taylor, here’s the food you requested,” a young worker named Omar met them at the base of the tree. “Enjoy your date.”“Thank you, Omar,” Taylor said. After leaving a picnic basket with Taylor, Omar rushed to another truck and left. Taylor then urged Charlie, “Let’s go.”“I’m not going,” Charl