"An unknown number? Answer it and put it on speaker," Richard said firmly. "I know the person calling. He once gave me his number, and I can remember a few of the digits," Adrienne explained, picking up the call. "You finally decided to answer. Good girl. I was starting to think I'd have to blow up your house this time," Linc's voice crackled through the phone. "What do you want now?" Adrienne asked, trying to remain composed. "Just checking up on you, my dear. To see if you're still being a pain in the neck," Linc laughed wickedly. "Why do you hate me so much? What have I done to deserve this? We've only met twice!" Adrienne shouted, frustration evident in her voice. "Stop being so damn frustrating, and maybe I'll consider leaving you alone!" Lincoln shouted back. "Frustrating? What about me is frustrating you?" Richard instinctively reached out and took the phone from her hand. "Call her and threaten her one more time, and you'll find yourself explaining to your mother in he
"Martin? Who is Martin?" Richard let out a frustrated sigh. "You. You are Martin. I saw your initials," Juliette accused, her voice filled with disbelief. Richard's frustration turned into annoyance. "Like I said, you're delusional," he retorted, his tone implying his patience was wearing thin. "And don't make me send you out of this house. I'll be forced to if you continue to annoy me or piss me off." Feeling defeated, Juliette let out a heavy sigh and reluctantly made her way towards the exit. Just as Richard was about to close the door, she hurried back, desperation evident in her eyes. "I'm sorry..." she whispered, her voice filled with genuine remorse. Richard sighed, his expression softening slightly. He nodded, trying to appear casual. "I heard you. It's okay. Goodbye," he replied, reluctantly closing the door in her face. Before she could utter a single syllable, Richard opened the door again, catching her off guard. "Change your outfit and put on something comfy,
"Wife? What on earth are you saying?" Adrienne's voice trembled as she tried to comprehend Daniel's words. His eyes locked with hers, Daniel continued, "I met her last week in Rome, and we bonded instantly. Our connection is undeniable, Adrienne." A smile crept upon his face as he glanced over at the woman beside him, Adrielle, who reciprocated the gesture. Confusion filled Adrienne's mind. "So, she's your girlfriend then?" Adrielle's voice interjected firmly, "No... wife." She lifted her right hand, revealing a dazzling diamond ring adorning her finger. A torrent of emotions surged within Adrienne, but she swallowed them down, forcing a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Adrielle." Her voice wavered. Daniel broke the silence by suggesting they head back. Adrienne nodded, longing to escape the overwhelming atmosphere. They made their way to Adrienne's car, with Lisa assuming the role of the driver. Adrienne reluctantly took her place in the front seat, next to Lisa, whil
"Stay still... it won't hurt," Richard gently reassured Adrienne. "I am a woman and I know how boob tapes work," Adrienne confidently replied. "Look at that. Still as stubborn as ever. I'm giving you the pleasure of me dressing you up for your night out. The least you can do is stay still and say nothing while I do my job, okay?" Richard requested. "Whatever. I still think the dress is too much though," Adrienne whined. "No, it's not. It's the perfect choice for a night out - stylish and elegant. And also, I know a lot about fashion more than you think I do, okay?" Richard defended. "All done," Richard announced with pride. He had just applied a boob tape to Adrienne's breasts because her dress had an open back and she wasn't gonna wear a bra. "Put it on," Richard instructed Adrienne as she slipped into the dress. The dress was a black stunner, featuring a flattering v-neck that accentuated her neckline and a ruffled hem that added flair to every step. Crafted from a lightweight
"I must say, you have been such a good girl lately. I like it, but it's starting to look suspicious," Linc said to Rosa. He let out a deep breath as he pulled out of her, their intimate encounter coming to an end. Rosa's body trembled with pleasure, her ecstasy evident. "Of course. You have been such an excellent puppet master," she smirked, playing along with his assessment. "Puppet master, huh?" Linc raised an eyebrow. "Mm hmm. No one pulls the strings better than you," Rosa responded, her words laced with a seductive tone. Linc chuckled, a hint of skepticism in his voice. "Come on. You must have said that to almost every guy that has slept with you." Rosa let out a soft giggle, her fingers gently caressing his hair. "Of course not. No one has ever made me experience such pleasure like you do," she assured him, a fake smile lighting up her face. Linc couldn't help but reciprocate the smile, but a sense of suspicion lingered within him. "Why?" Rosa asked, tilting her head sl
"Where have you been these past few weeks? Considering how good you look, it's obvious you weren't suffering. Couldn't you have at least contacted me? Do you have any idea how worried I was?" Ryan yelled at Juliette angrily. "Don't shout at me! Can't you see that I'm pregnant?" Juliette snapped back. "Who the hell cares? I asked why you didn't reach out to me. I've been hassling my dad nonstop because of you. I couldn't find you at the hospital or at your house. I even thought you had left the country," Ryan said frustratedly. Juliette remained silent. "Answer me!" He demanded, growing impatient. "Your dad caused the accident! He had his men stage the collision and instead of taking me to the hospital, they kidnapped me. And your despicable father, Michael, raped me. Yes! I was raped by him," Juliette yelled. "Lower your voice! Why would my dad rape you? All he wanted was his money you stole, right? What would he possibly gain from raping you?" Ryan defended his dad. "Seriously?
"Adrienne?" a woman next to her called out desperately, panic coloring her voice as she knelt beside Adrienne's motionless figure on the floor. Concerned murmurs rippled through the surrounding crowd, drawing the attention of those nearby. Within moments, a wave of commotion erupted as people hastily gathered around, unsure of what had caused Adrienne's sudden collapse. "Quick! Someone call an ambulance!" Evelyn's commanding voice broke through the chaos. Michael and Linc exchanged tense glances, their eyes fixed grimly on Adrienne's unconscious form. In stark contrast to their tense silence, Ryan darted forward, his concern propelling him to Adrienne's side without a second thought. As the chaos unfolded, a woman's gaze shifted to the forgotten figure of little Brian, unnoticed by the frantic crowd. She approached him gently, her voice soothing, "Come here, Brian. Let's step outside and get some fresh evening air while things settle down, alright?" the woman gently suggested. Br
Adrienne's eyes fluttered open, her vision blurry as she slowly regained consciousness. The glaring lights above her caused her to squint, and the constant hum of hospital machinery filled her ears. As her mind slowly cleared, confusion washed over her, making it difficult to piece together what had happened. "Adrienne," a soft voice called out, breaking through the haze. Turning her head, she saw Richard sitting anxiously by her side. His eyes reflected a mix of relief and concern as he leaned closer. "Richard?" Adrienne's voice came out hoarse and weak, barely above a whisper. Relief washed over Richard's face, and his eyes filled with warmth as he reached out to gently hold her hand. "Thank goodness you're awake, Adrienne. You really had me worried." A faint smile tugged at Adrienne's lips, but her mind was still foggy. "How long was I out?" she asked, her voice trembling. "Three whole days," Richard replied. "Three days? So today is Tuesday?" Adrienne's heart sank, realiz
"Lincoln is dead."Adrienne was shocked."He is dead? Just like that? Why? How?" She asked.Richard was silent, and when she looked into his eyes, she saw the answers to her questions."You are responsible for this? You had him killed?""I'm sorry. I had to do it for Juliette. I know I should have told you, but I didn't want to," Richard said.Adrienne was speechless. She closed her eyes, trying to piece together exactly how she felt about the situation."I should give you some time to yourself." He wanted to leave, but Adrienne pushed him back, making him lie on the bed.She climbed over him and grabbed his chin."Why should I be mad at you? He deserved to die," Adrienne said softly, lowering her head to kiss him.Richard was so relieved, and he kissed her back passionately.She moved her lips to his jaw, his neck, and his chest and traced a path down to his waistline.She gazed at him with a sultry look in her eyes as she slipped her hands into his pants and set his excited member f
"Prison? What the hell?" Adrienne's voice quivered."Juliette gave that document to the police. She wanted to hurt me after I refused to take her side. The document had evidence of my illegal arms deals," Richard said."Arms deals? That's how you got wealthy, right?" Adrienne asked and Richard nodded."The Chief offered me a deal. He said he would give me the video Rosa sent to the police if I let him arrest me as a 'big criminal' to boost his promotion chances," Richard explained."What? No, that's a terrible deal! That's like trading a bread factory for a loaf of bread. You didn't agree to that, did you?" Adrienne said."Of course not. Rosa's video was useless to us. But I thought about it. I would get caught sooner or later if someone found out, or one of my partners got busted, or someone dug into my past. I know the Chief, so he's being easy on me. He could end our 'relationship' and arrest me with what he has. Luckily, that's not the case. If or when he gets promoted, there
"Boss? He hasn't called himself that in a while," Adrienne thought, smiling shyly.She sniffed the roses and they smelled lovely. She hoped there was a note inside, but there wasn't.She remembered the last time he sent her flowers with a note. It was months ago and the note only had 'I' on it."Where did I put it?" She wondered, searching her drawers. She finally found the note and looked at it for a few seconds."He never finished this sentence," Adrienne said.She set it aside and put on the dress.The dress was black with a strap and a sweetheart neckline and a ruched bust. It had mesh inserts at the waist with vertical lines and draped fabric that wrapped around the midsection. The slit on one side was indeed dangerously high."I am sure he can survive a little skin," Adrienne thought as she admired the dress.Wait. Where are we meeting? Adrienne wondered.She read the note again and he didn't say where they were meeting, he just said 'wear this tonight'.Does he want to meet at
"Hello, Adrienne," he said.She spun around and saw Ryan. Her eyes widened in shock."You're the witness? You're testifying against me?" she exclaimed."What witness? I'm here to watch the trial. What are you talking about?" he asked, puzzled.She snorted and turned away. "Whatever," she muttered, crossing her arms.He sat behind her, still taken aback by her coldness.The door opened again, and this time, the footsteps were that of a stiletto. It was a woman.Everyone turned to see who it was, and it was Annabelle.Adrienne scoffed. "She didn't tell me she was coming to Nigeria for the trial."As Annabelle got closer, Adrienne waved at her, but Annabelle ignored her and went straight to the witness stand.Adrienne's jaw dropped. Annabelle was the witness? After everything she had done for her?She glared at her as she swore the oath."You're in for a rude awakening," Annabelle whispered as she sat down.Adrienne felt her heart pounding, her forehead sweating, and her throat tighten
Adrienne felt a surge of anxiety as she entered the courtroom with Richard by her side. The day was finally here; Linc's trial.She glanced at the defendants' table, where Lincoln sat with his lawyer. He looked smug and confident, as if he had nothing to worry about. He met her gaze and smirked, making her shiver. It brought back memories of the nights she was locked up in that old farmhouse.She squeezed Richard's hand, grateful for his support. He had been her rock throughout this ordeal, always there to comfort her, protect her, and encourage her.The judge entered the room and everyone stood up. The trial began, and Adrienne listened as her lawyer presented the charges and the evidence against Lincoln. She felt a surge of hope as she saw the jury's expressions of shock and disgust. She hoped that they would see Lincoln for what he was: a monster who deserved to rot in jail.Then it was Lincoln's lawyer's turn to speak. He stood up and cleared his throat, looking at the jury with
Linc's body was thrown out of the car and onto the sidewalk as the car speedily drove off. He groaned in pain on the floor. A concerned stranger rushed to Linc's side to help him up, but Linc aggressively pushed the man away. This made other passersby ignore Linc and cross to the other side of the road. Despite the pain, he managed to stand up on his feet, his whole body hurting. As he looked around, trying to decipher his exact location, his eyes spotted a police station, and a smirk etched onto his face."They think they can get away with treating me like this," Linc said maliciously as he limped to the police station. Richard had given him a really bad beating, and he couldn't even walk properly. Every breath Linc took hurt him in his chest because of the impact of Richard's punches. "Darn you, Richard!" Linc cursed.As he entered the station, he collapsed onto the floor, putting on a show. "Help me, please. Help me. I was kidnapped by the Oh so famous Adrienne Davison and her
She hesitantly opened the files, and a flood of videos and photos appeared on the screen."That's a lot," Richard observed.Adrienne clicked on the first video, which showed Linc and Juliette having sex."Huh? Why would she send me this? I thought she promised something life-changing?" Adrienne rolled her eyes in frustration and flung her phone aside."You've been quick to lose patience over small things lately. Could it be the pregnancy hormones?" Richard inquired, concern lacing his voice."Ugh!" Adrienne exhaled in annoyance.Sensing her irritation, Richard extended his hand to soothe her by gently patting her back."Why don't we take our time and carefully review everything on the card?" he suggested."Okay. I'm sorry for snapping," she said with a soft, apologetic tone."That's better," Richard said, smoothing her hair affectionately."Come here," he gestured.Richard picked up the discarded phone, settled back on the bed, and Adrienne snuggled up to him, resting her head on his
Adrienne and Richard kissed passionately while Adrienne gently rode Richard on the bed. It was a slow and intimate dance as Richard’s hands caressed and worshipped her curves.He had arrived at the hotel and their brief conversation turned into a passionate encounter. After their lovemaking, Adrienne laid her forehead on Richard's."That was beautiful," he said, softly caressing her left cheek with his thumb.He then gripped her waist firmly and quickly flipped her over, hovering above her now. He looked at her deeply, still enjoying the afterglow of their passion."Why did you do that? I didn't want you to come out of me yet. I'm feeling hollow now. Empty!" Adrienne whined playfully, feigning annoyance.Richard chuckled. "Come on. We need to shower, and we have to be careful. I don't want to accidentally bump into Amelia. Look how quickly she's growing inside you," he said, rubbing Adrienne's belly."It's Ethan, and I wasn't even moving, so there's no way you could have hit him," Ad
Adrienne had cried herself to sleep and woke up in the evening. She checked her phone and saw tons of missed calls and messages from Richard."Why didn't you say anything?""Are you okay? Did something happen?""Please call me."Those were some of the texts from Richard. She didn't know what to say or how to explain her feelings and instead of replying to his texts or calling him back, she texted Lisa. She made a list of things she needed Lisa to bring and sent it along with the address.Then, Adrienne washed her face, went downstairs, and got into her car.***"What's going on? What are we doing here?" Lisa asked Adrienne as she followed her, carrying two big bags in her hands.Adrienne ignored her and walked quickly towards the entrance of the building. It was a large, white mansion with a sign that read "Joygood Memorial Park". Lisa had a bad feeling about this place. It was a private cemetery for the rich and powerful, where they buried their secrets and scandals, not just the