July 27, 2024. Chapter 1-2.
'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
Renee was afraid to speak. She reached out to Riley and suddenly embraced her. She said, "Trust me, in the long run, I only wanted the best for you and Raelyn. Please, don't hate me, Riley."She initially felt Riley's resistance but eventually gave her a loose hold and begged, "Please, tell me. I can't bear it any longer."Renee pulled away and stared into Riley's eyes. It took everything in her to admit, "I am guilty of working with Calvin Eros." She gulped and revealed, "We had an understanding. I agreed to take Raelyn far away from your father. In exchange, Calvin would leave us alone. He - um. He also paid me to make it happen.""What?" Riley reacted with a frown. But please know, there was a reason I needed money at that time. Let me explain from the very beginning," Renee appealed. Riley looked heartbroken from her initial revelation, but she nodded and said, "I'll listen." She turned to Adrian and added, "We will listen."They all settled in the mausoleum seats. Renee took a
### FLASHBACK CONTINUATION ###"We need to find a way to contact Charles. He has to know," Raelyn proposed. "No!" Renee objected. "He abandoned you, remember?""But I need him, Margaret. This is our child. He at least has the right to know," Raelyn said. "And let his family come down here to Hinesville and bully us?" Renee pointed out. Raelyn cried as a reaction. Renee embraced her sister tightly and said, "I know it's going to be tough, but we can get through this together. We don't need Charles, and we especially don't want to get involved with his family."Renee convinced her sister that they could make it independently, and they did for two months. Now and then, Calvin would call to check on Raelyn, asking if she had attempted to contact Charles, etc. She firmly told Calvin that she ensured her sister did not need Charles. Another month came, and Renee lost her adoptive mother. Renee and Raelyn decided they wanted to leave the pain behind them. They moved to Tiverwall City, whe