Chapter 51: Secret fund

**Adam**

Anger surged through me when I saw that damn Lucas wrap his hand around Valerie's slim and slender waist.

That waist is mine. She is mine! Mine!!

The scene replayed in my head for the umpteenth time.

The way she looked at him... She has never looked at me that way.

It was supposed to be me, not that self-satisfied prick. And the fact that she had managed to catch the attention of Lucas made her even more desirable.

Ruffling my already disheveled hair, I paced the length of my office again; her words kept echoing in my mind.

*He's more handsome, caring, richer, and, of course, faithful, seeing as he doesn't have a wife but you do.*

My fists clenched, my knuckles turning white, and I punched it hard against the wall without thinking. The sharp pain that coursed through me was a welcome distraction as I leaned against the wall, my eyes closed, trying to calm my racing heart.

Oh Valerie… I will have you, no matter what it takes.

First, I needed to take over the company comple