"So I am making this video to explore the world of bondage sex. It's my first time, so it won't be too serious," Adrienne's voice came from the video. She wasn't speaking; it was more like a voiceover while the video showed her in a state of complete nudity, with her hands and legs bound apart by four different chains. The camera panned across her body, capturing every detail, including her breasts and even her genitalia.Adrienne covered her mouth in shock as the video continued. Richard had to pull the car over to the side of the road, quickly grabbing the phone from her."I can't let you watch the rest of this video," he said. Adrienne looked at him, her eyes filled with tears."I shouldn't have shown it to you in the first place, let alone let you see the comments," Richard said remorsefully."I didn't say any of those things in the video. I don't remember saying anything like that," Adrienne insisted."It sounded like you, but it's been edited. That's why they used a voiceover
"You can't go in," a security man firmly halted Linc's progress towards the room."Should I fire you? I am the CEO of Haven!" Linc seethed with anger, his voice dripping with authority."It hasn't been officially announced, but you can enter," Ryan interjected calmly."Official or not, I've been holding that position for over a week," Linc asserted as he confidently stepped into the room."Well, well, look who decided to grace us with their presence. Evelyn shows up to hear Michael's will being read, yet she couldn't find the time for her own husband or grandson's burial," Linc sneered, casting a disapproving gaze towards Evelyn."Why should it concern you?" Ryan interjected sharply."Enough with the banter. Sit down and let's get this started," Ryan snapped, his impatience evident."You're acting all high and mighty, thinking that Michael left the majority of his inheritance to you just because you're the older sibling, aren't you?" Linc smirked knowingly."Shut your mouth. I should
Adrienne's car arrived at her once beautiful factory, now a grim display of rubble and debris. The remnants of the building formed a haunting skeletal structure, with twisted metal beams and shattered glass strewn about. The familiar scent of freshly made skin creams that once permeated the air had been replaced by the acrid smell of smoke and devastation.As Adrienne stepped out of her car, her heart sank at the sight before her. Tears welled up, threatening to spill over, as she struggled to comprehend how her thriving factory had been reduced to ruins.A small group of reporters, positioned strategically with their camera crews, shrewdly captured every angle of the destruction. Spotting Adrienne, they rushed over, hungry for a story."Miss Adrienne, your factory exploded, trapping members of the FDA, three days ago. Why have you just arrived at the scene now?" a reporter fired."There are speculations that you intentionally set the factory to explode. Over a thousand workers were
"Hey, where are you?" Juliette asked Linc anxiously on the phone."In my house. What is it?" Linc questioned impatiently."We really need to talk," Juliette insisted."I'll text you my address," Linc replied curtly before abruptly ending the call and tossing his phone onto the bed."Who was that?" Annabelle inquired."It was Juliette. She said we have to talk. Go get the things I asked you to," Linc said, a touch of impatience in his tone."Don't do anything stupid with her. Don't let her seduce you," Annabelle cautioned sternly as she prepared to leave the bed. Linc couldn't resist slapping her bare butt cheeks as she descended, causing a mischievous glint to flicker in her eyes.Once alone, Linc retrieved his phone and texted Juliette his address.Still fuming from the recent will reading, the anger in Linc's mind thrived.How could Michael leave him absolutely nothing? Before fleeing the country, he needed to teach Ryan a lesson, knowing that Ryan would pursue revenge.And with Ric
"Trying to distract you from what? I have no idea what you are talking about," Annabelle chuckled nervously.There was a black box tucked away behind the door, catching Ryan's curious gaze. Before he could even extend his hand towards it, Annabelle hastily crawled towards him and blocked his path."It's not yours, don't touch it," Annabelle warned, but Ryan callously pushed her aside.Ignoring her pleas, he pried open the box, revealing an assortment of money, jewelry, and wristwatches. Ryan couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight."So, you burgled the house and didn't expect me to return early, huh?" he taunted."Linc sent you?" Ryan questioned, and Annabelle reluctantly nodded, her eyes cast downward."Please, just let us take this money. We won't disturb your life again. We're planning to run away," Annabelle foolishly pleaded with Ryan."If you suddenly find yourselves in need of money, that means Linc must have little to no savings," Ryan retorted, his tone laced with
"Richard, I... I don't know what to say," she stammered, her voice quivering with a mixture of shock and joy. The sight of the stunning ring rendered her speechless. Her mind raced with a whirlwind of thoughts, grappling with the enormity of Richard's proposal.Richard gazed up at her, his eyes filled with hope and love, his palms damp with anticipation. He held his breath, anxiously awaiting her response, afraid of the possibility that she might reject his proposal. The gravity of their situation weighed heavily on his mind - becoming parents together had been unexpected, and he feared she might not desire a lifetime commitment after the tumultuous journey they had traveled, marked by the pain he had caused her in the past."Richard, yes," she whispered, her voice bringing him back to reality, shattering his doubts."Yes, I will marry you," she said happily, her heart soaring with newfound certainty.A radiant smile spread across Richard's face, a mix of relief and joy. Slowly, he
"I'd appreciate it if you please stopped coming here," the director firmly said to Adrienne. Her tone reflected a combination of disappointment and concern."What? You believe everything the media is saying about me?" Adrienne's voice trembled with hurt. She couldn't understand how her actions outside the orphanage affected her charity work."You have to understand my decision. We appreciate all that you've done for our orphanage since day one, but we can't ignore the fact that you aren't the role model we thought you were. I am deeply disappointed, and I'm also sorry," the director explained, her voice filled with regret."I can't believe even you guys believe that nonsense. What does any of that have to do with my charity at this orphanage? You know how much I love it here, and you can't just send me off like that," Adrienne tried to reason, her voice laced with frustration."I'm sorry. I don't want to risk giving the orphanage a bad name," the director sincerely apologized, though
"I... I know I had feelings for you," she finally admitted, her voice barely a whisper."There! You can't even give me a straight answer!" Daniel's shout pierced the tense atmosphere.Without saying another word, he turned to leave, determined to put an end to this heartbreaking charade. But as he took his first step forward, Adrienne's desperation took hold of her. She lunged forward and grabbed hold of his leg."I'm not letting you go until you forgive me," Adrienne's voice quivered, her grip tightening.Daniel's eyes softened as he looked down at her, torn between anger and the love he still harbored deep inside. His heart ached, longing for resolution."If you hadn't been kidnapped that night after you slept with another man, would you have acted like nothing had happened? Would you have broken off our engagement or come clean with me?"Adrienne's heart sank as she realized she had no answer to his question. The truth hung heavily upon her shoulders, and slowly, she released her