August 15, 2024. One Chapter only. Sorry Guys. I had a very long day today. I can only manage one chapter. The next update is tomorrow.
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
At Northgate Penitentiary. “Mr. Cross! Mr. Cross! Why has no one come to see me?” Calvin asked the new prison warden as the latter toured the prison cells on a Saturday morning. He was inside his cell, holding the round metal bars that contained him. “I have been expecting visitors since the other day! Why have you not allowed any visitations?”The prison warden calmly turned to Calvin and replied, “Calvin Eros. Visitations will open this afternoon. You will have visitors later, and you’ll be glad to see them.”“Is it Jasper?” Calvin asked, referring to one of his paid men outside. “I would not know, Mr. Eros,” the warden said, resuming his walk.A hiss left Calvin’s lips. Four days ago, Northgate Penitentiary’s old prison warden was dismissed. Since then, the leniency Calvin enjoyed in lockup was no longer given to him. His prison account was now capped with a daily spending limit, restricted to purchases of food and personal hygiene items.Calvin had a hundred thousand dollars in
“No! No!” Calvin’s screams sent chills down Riley’s spine. Even in his shocked state, Calvin had a sinister look, with cold eyes beneath heavy brows. Unlike her father, he had darker features—dark brown hair streaked with gray and brown eyes. However, his skin was fair, as if he hadn’t seen the sun in years.“You can’t keep me locked up, Charles! I have to get out of here!” Calvin shrieked while he was being read his rights and restrained. ‘Wasn’t it enough, Charles, that you took everything away from me? Do you have to keep putting me down like this?” Calvin barked like a madman. “So you blame me? You blame me when this was all on you!” Charles retorted. “All I wanted was to be with the woman that I loved. You came in between us and resorted to separating me from my daughter too!”Because of the heated exchange in the room, the jail warden decided to take Calvin back to his cell. As Calvin walked past Riley, he studied her from head to toe. His lips quivered as if he wanted to say
“Are you ready, Honey?” Riley asked Adrian in excitement. “Not really the kind of bonding I was hoping for, Honey,” Adrian hissed as he sat beside his wife. Riley ignored her husband’s lack of interest. Instead, she turned to her father with a gleeful smile and said, “This is going to be so relaxing, Dad, and didn’t you say you’d like to relax?”“I -” Charles’ brows met. While in his seat, he turned to Riley with a complicated expression and answered, “I - I trust you, my daughter.”Riley and Adrian had been with Charles in Dowel City for two days. On the first day, they focused on gathering feedback from Charles’ doctor to understand how best to support him. The following day, they visited Raelyn’s grave. In the evening, they enjoyed a delightful dinner at the city’s top restaurant.Charles’ psychiatrist advised that spending quality time was the best way to support a family member dealing with depression. For Riley, the most effective way to do this was to enjoy a foot spa together
"So, you never got to see Mom's body, right?" Riley asked Charles. "No, she was already buried in Sever Port's cemetery when I found her. The police confirmed it was her through her belongings, and they said that -" Charles frowned, trying to recall the day that he discovered Raelyn's death. "The police said someone identified Raelyn - a neighbor.""There was—" Charles paused yet again. His hand covered his mouth as he explained, "There was no DNA I could compare Raelyn's body to, so I couldn't do that confirmatory test.""But the police," Charles resumed. "They reassured me it was her. I checked the documented identifications. They had Raelyn's driver's license and social security ID."The moment Charles said that, dead air fell upon the room. Almost everyone looked at each other and came to the same conclusion. "The police were in on it," Adrian suggested. Instead of going to Dowel City, the couple returned to Adrian's villa, regrouping after Ramona requested freedom. Renee and Ab