August 13, 2024. Chapter 1-2.
The anniversary party was bustling with guests. While half of them mingled in small groups, enjoying appetizers with wine or juices, the rest were captivated by the intriguing interaction between the Wrights and Adrian King.Everyone's expressions varied. Some were simply dumbfounded, a good number were happy for Adrian, while a few were brewing with jealousy, and Tonet was one of them. It was just minutes ago that she and Fredrick were gloating about being partners with the Eros family, but Adrian was apparently connected to the Wrights. How in the world did this happen?What further irritated Tonet was the noticeable humiliation Kyle had done to her son. It was clear to Tonet that Adrian had put them in a bad light before the Wrights, and she wasn't going to let that pass. Tonet's blood boiled as she screamed, "No!"She rushed to them and said, "Mr. and Mrs. Wright, how are you associated with Adrian and Riley? I think there is a big misunderstanding here.""The way you treated my
'What's happening?' Leni wondered, seething with anger at the way she was being treated. She couldn't grasp why Kyle Wright was backing Adrian, especially after all her efforts to tarnish his reputation. It was as if her status as an Eros meant nothing!Wasn't it a practice for the powerful and wealthy to rub shoulders with each other? Shouldn't Kyle be favoring her since she was more affluent than the Kings?Leni nearly shook her head in disbelief. She reacted, "The Wrights are known to be competent, but why are you insulting us, not Adrian? Don't you want to be associated with the Eros family?""We are selective about who we affiliate with. I'm generally good to those who are kind and have good intentions," Kyle replied. "To my enemies and the enemies of my friends, I am unforgiving."Leni was shocked, and her second mother, Ramona, was equally dumbfounded. Ramona asked, "What makes you think we are not good people, Mr. Wright? It's Adrian who is in the wrong here, not us! He started
When Leni turned to the Kings, she saw Tonet point at Adrian, Abner, and Anthony, saying, "That means you will be kicked out of the company, officially!""Yes," Nolan echoed. "Anthony, Abner, Adrian, we agreed that you would sell your shares if Fredrick secures the hundred-billion-dollar project from Dowel Landmasters, and here we are. Oliver and I are willing to buy -""You realize you must buy out our shares in your plan, right? You'll need to shell out billions and billions of dollars," Adrian pointed out. "While that may be true, your contract also states that purchases can be made slowly while the opposing board members can be removed immediately," Nolan highlighted. Leni witnessed how Nolan gave off a sly grin. He declared, "So, you might as well leave the anniversary party because you are officially out per the contract you drafted! All of you!""But the hundred-billion dollar contract is not even signed yet," Adrian indicated. Nolan, Tonet, and Fredrick turned to Leni and Ch
“I don’t understand!” Fredrick screamed. His face looked tense as he turned to Leni and called, “Leni? What is going on?”Leni quickly approached Charles and asked, “Dad? I meant for you to give the project to Fredrick, not Adrian.”“This is a big mistake, everyone,” Leni quickly laughed and faced the audience, creating hand gestures. “My Dad misunderstood my request -”“I did not misunderstand!” Charles raised his voice. He walked up to the front and explained, “I repeat. I give this contract to Adrian King. He is the CEO and the sole owner of ACE Construction Firm.”“And as the CEO of ACE Construction Firm, I have the right to share the project with the King’s Enterprises,” Adrian loudly announced. “What ACE Construction? How can you be the CEO of ACE Construction Firm?” Tonet shrieked in frustration from the crowd below. “He is!” Charles shouted at Tonet, “And I testify to it!”“I can attest to that as well!” Engineer Philips declared, rising from his seat. “Adrian King is my boss
As Adrian finished speaking, the venue erupted in thunderous applause. From the stage, he could see Abner and Anthony with tears in their eyes, their pride unmistakable.‘I’m proud of you,’ Adrian saw Anthony silently mouth the words, and it tugged at his heart. There was no greater reward than receiving his father’s praise.A smile formed on his face while Adrian nodded in acknowledgment. From afar, he saw his loyal clients, the Venturas, and the Bianchis, continuously clapping their hands. An immense wave of satisfaction washed over him. He felt a profound sense of gratitude, knowing that after years of meticulous planning and hard work, he had finally achieved his goals. When the excitement in the ballroom hushed, Adrian returned his attention to his rivals and ordered, “Since I have said my piece, and I evidently won against Fredrick, making me the new CEO of the King’s Enterprises, I request that the opposing board members and executives to leave this party, as agreed in our con
Charles had no intention of blaming Leni. Despite her unpleasant behavior, she appeared to be innocent of Ramona and Calvin's schemes. However, his plans changed when he heard Leni call his daughter a whore!He wasn't supposed to show up when he did earlier. The truth was that Charles prematurely moved their plans forward. The police who had the arrest warrants were still on their way, so he had to keep Ramona in the same place before they arrived. Thus, Charles did his best to drag out the announcement, giving Leni vague answers that would leave Ramona and Leni confused. Thank goodness it worked!However, Charles did not expect Leni to assume the worst. She had called Riley a swindler!Blood boiled inside Charles, and his body trembled in anger. All the more when Leni laughed at Riley's claims of being an Eros!So when Leni asked him to announce who his daughter was, he was glad to do so. In a very timely manner, he noticed the authorities had entered the ballroom with Ben guiding t
After seeing all their rivals escorted out of the ballroom, Riley watched as Adrian announced, "I know this is all very shocking for most of you and at some point frightening, but rest assured; the changes can only get better from here.""The growth of the King's Medical Center is a testament to that, and my goal is only to enrich the company," Adrian promised. "So, worry not. In today's affair, we will not only celebrate The King's Enterprises' anniversary, but all directors, including me, will also share our plans for next year and the years to come. For now, I ask for your patience as we go through the formal program of the anniversary party."Adrian gave the floor to the host, and he, Riley, and Charles exited the stage. As they made their way back to the tables assigned to them, Riley could hear the host say, "Ladies and gentlemen, that was an explosive pre-opening. It was heart-pumping, jaw-dropping, and electrifying!"Riley laughed at the description. She asked Adrian, "Was it
"We are glad to announce the official partnership of the Wright Diamond Corporation, Dowel Landmasters, ACE Construction Firm, and the King's Enterprises!" Anthony King proudly said before the podium. Pictures were taken to capture the moment as all the leaders of the said companies smiled before the cameras on stage. Then, they all signed the contract together, with Clint assisting the CEOs in reviewing it. Adrian signed all the documents first, followed by Kyle and Charles. Then, Anthony and the directors of the King's Enterprises joined in the picture-taking. More than an hour had passed since the big revelations, and the anniversary party was already in full swing. A famous band took over the stage and played popular songs everyone effortlessly sang or danced to. More food and drinks were served, further delighting the stomachs of all the guests within the grand ballroom of the Marriot Hotel. At one table, Riley embraced Renee, saying, "Are you happy it's all over, Aunt?"Rene