July 21, 2024. Chapter 1-2.
"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 Kenneth and had lunch with the Wrigths when Adrian got the call from Clint's men about Riley's attempted kidnapping. Kyle did everything he could to help Clint get a private transfer to Halliport. "That's Good to know," Kyle responded on the phone. By the way, I reviewed the contract again, and it's strange how I found no flaw. So, I'm taking my chances with you, Mr. King. I'm choosing your company for our next Diamond Hotel construction."It was a problematic day, but Adrian could not help but smile after hearing the news. He answered, "Kyle, thank you for your trust. I promise you that you won't regret it."After talking to Kyle, Adrian stayed beside Riley on the bed. She had fallen aslee
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, Max quickly handed Adrian the folders. Adrian flipped through them and started with one, "Pablo Garcia. Drug trafficking and robbery."Adrian snapped his fingers, and Clint's men and Riley's security team brought coffins before them. They took turns getting the coffins in, but after half an hour, all four were settled before the kidnappers. Three coffins were made of glass, but one was a regular wooden coffin. "What is that?" Pablo, the first man, asked. "Your resting place until you speak," Adrian said. Pablo laughed. He snorted as he asked, "So you are going to scare me with a glass coffin? Haha!"Joey and Chandler were the ones who settled Pablo in the first coffin. Of course, Pablo re
'Ramona Myers,' Adrian mused in the car, his hand massaging his temples as he stared into the road. He dreaded this day would come, but he wasn't expecting it to be this fast! What was he going to do now? He still had to take care of Fredrick and Tonet!Since there was a threat to Riley's life, he must take care of Ramona first. Adrian was still in deep thought when suddenly, Riley gripped his hand. She asked, "Adrian? Who is Ramona?"He turned to her with a worried expression. Holding her hand tighter, he answered, "Riley, I think we cannot elude this any further. Ramona, she - she is related to your father."When Adrian said that, Riley's face turned white. Her mouth fell open before she slammed back in her seat. She repeated, "Related to my father?""I know you said you don't want to know your father and be part of his life, but I think we can't help it," Adrian said. "So you are saying that my life is in danger because of my father?" Riley asked Adrian, "Why would I want to know
Unfortunately, Riley and Adrian did not have the time to discuss what happened between the Eros family because they had already arrived at the villa. They heard Renee in a heated discussion with Abner when they entered the house. "I don't understand. Why would you accuse Adrian of using Riley? They love each other," Abner said. "I don't have to explain myself to you, Abner. I want my daughter out of this house!" Renee exclaimed. It did not take them long to notice Riley and Adrian's presence. Already walking with a crane, Renee marched towards Riley and said, "We need to leave this house. You need to leave Adrian.""Mom, I'm not understanding you," Riley said. "I told you over the phone," Renee said through clenched jaws. "Adrian was not fully honest with you about his intentions.""If this is about my father, Adrian has always been honest with me about it," Riley said, pulling her hand away. "Riley, can't you see? Adrian knew who you were all along, who your father is, even befo
Riley was in deep thought. She was biting her nails at this point. She thought about all the things Renee had told her. Then she shared, "Mom said that she almost died. She probably changed her name because of the threat.""I had tried to look into it, Riley. I couldn't find any information on your mom years before you were born. And as far as I know, Raelyn's last name was a Becket," Adrian revealed. Yet again, Riley fell silent. As she thought about the past, Abner inquired next, "But Ramona only came into the picture years later, right, Adrian?""Yes, Charles discovered that his daughter was rescued during that accident. He searched for his daughter, and Ramona came forward and introduced Leni as his daughter. Technically, she is a total stranger to Charles, only that she raised Leni for ten years," Adrian revealed. "But as far as I know, they went through the process, including DNA testing," Abner said while caressing his chin. "They were able to prove that Leni is Charles' daugh
"Find out which cemetery Raelyn Becket is buried in," Adrian instructed Clint. "Leave some of our men to keep monitoring Fredrick and Tonet, but put more focus on Ramona. Find out why Renee is acting strange. Ask the guys -""I already asked, Sir. Renee did not get any visitors at the hospital," Clint revealed. "But I'll look at the hospital surveillance and see when she started acting strangely.""Someone is making her think that I am using Riley and pushing her in danger, but I would never do that to Riley," Adrian said. "And someone told her about how Riley was nearly kidnapped.""Yes, Sir." Clint hesitated but soon clarified, "So we are going to deal with the Eros first -""We have to. This thing had escalated way too far. Ramona has gone too far. Hire more investigators to look into her and find out the best opportunity to speak to Charles," Adrian added. A hiss left Clint's lips. He remarked, "Uggh. Mr. Eros is upset with you because of the engagement. He won't see you willingly
When Krista entered Adrian's office, her heart skipped a beat. She couldn't help but be in awe of how handsome he looked. Yes, he is in a wheelchair, but it did not reduce his good looks and appeal. He was still a King!Her heart sank when Adrian let out a sigh of irritation, but it did not matter. Krista thought, 'By the time I'm done telling Adrian about Riley, I'll be that person to comfort him.'"What brings you here?" Adrian asked in the most uninterested way."Adrian, you wouldn't believe this, but I have proof that Riley is cheating on you," Krista finally found the courage to say."Cheating on me?" Adrian asked while leaning back on his wheelchair. "Riley would never cheat on me.""But I have proof! I can prove that Riley was kissing another man at the beach!" Krista hurriedly opened her phone and showed Adrian the pictures. She explained, "I was at the beach once and saw Riley. I took as many pictures as I could!"Adrian raised a brow as he scanned the photos. He said, "This i
The weekend came. While Riley was preparing breakfast for her mother, Adrian took the opportunity to speak with Renee. He entered the guest room and asked the nurse to give them a private time. "I don't want to talk to you," Renee said, averting Adrian's gaze. "I'm sorry, but you don't have a choice," Adrian said. There was a brief silence between them, with Renee continuing to look away from Adrian. Finally, Adrian spoke, "I'm not using Riley, Renee. I admit that I initially wanted to do business with Charles Eros, but I would never purposely put Riley's life at risk for that.""But you know what? Why can't Riley have it all? Have a father and have a mother?" Adrian asked. "Your actions left me to believe you are hiding something.""I'm not hiding anything!" Renee spat. "You had asked me to investigate who tried to hurt you, but you refuse to tell me who your enemy is," Adrian pointed out. "And now, you are trying to distance Riley from me.""Haven't you forgotten that I am the o