That unasked question soon found it's answer as Patrick Connor arrived with his car and walked straight to the stage where Adrian was seated as the chief mourner. “Fake, everything you're doing here is fake and pure pretence. What do you think by erecting a mourning hall for Ava Leon you could silence the raging of your conscience? Spending so much to showcase the degree of your pretentious life” he bellowed. His eyes puffy and red. His complexion turned reddish for fury as he glared at Adrian. The latter was quiet and said nothing. He tried to be calm but he couldn't, as his uneasiness gave way and he stared at Patrick with moist eyes. That made Patrick Connor to chuckle aloud. Everyone present were surprised. Patrick Connor had been Adrian Lester friend of many years, what happened. Richard walked over to ask Patrick to step aside and let Adrian give his wife the last right and respect he could give to her when Patrick lost his calmness. “I can't believe th
“Did my mom hire you to rescue me or you've heard my story and came to help out?” Ava asked. Santiago and Jimmy exchanged glances again. And this time, Santiago decided to do the talking. He gestured that everyone sit down and Ava did. “Ava, I want to be straight forward here” he said and kept his gaze on her. So identical to their Mom. This Ava is the spitting image of his lady Mother. “We are siblings. The three of us. You, Jimmy and I. We are kids of the same parents. I am the first, Jimmy is the second and you are the third and only daughter of our parents. When Mom gave birth to you, you were swapped….” Santiago Blake narrated the whole story to her, telling her how they got to know about her and how their Mom was worried about her. “Are you saying you are my real family, my biological parents are still alive?” Ava asked. She'd been quiet for a long time after Santiago stopped talking. Taking in every single word he spoke. She knew she was adopte
Richard Lester arrived home. He was fuming with rage. So it really ended this way? Sam Leon died at the Lester mansion and at Adrian's presence? When did he become so irresponsible that he couldn't raise his own son properly. What happened to him? Is it wealth that controls him or his love for Lola? How can he be so obsessed with another woman while being married? Even if Sam Leon wasn't Ava’s father, shouldn't he respect him as an elder and a former employee of their home? How can he treat that man that way, how can he deny him the privilege of being with his daughter even in death? How can Adrian become so inhumane? How , how? Richard shed tears for Sam Leon. He'd done them a great favour in this life and they couldn't appreciate him for that, rather they made him regret his actions at death. Anna is responsible for Adrian's attitude. She'd always see everything right with whatever he does. What had Sam Leon and his wife done to her, and what has Ava done to
Adrian raised a brow. What is his father saying? Sacrificing their own child, how? He glared at his father and the latter was furiously staring at him in rage. He knows that Sam Leon pleaded with him to remember the past, to reciprocate their kindness and not forget the past favour they've shown to them. But he didn't know what he was talking about that day. His mom also doesn't know. He asked her days later and she claimed not to know anything. “...did you remember when Adrian almost died, when he had acute leukaemia and we needed an urgent bone marrow transplant? We all got tested and none of us was a fit or compatible to donate to him. And Adrian was dying. We were worried that we'd lose our son and you started sobbing. And time was running out on us and we had only a short time left to either get a donor or watch our son die. My parents were worried and I was the most worried one because he's my son. And when it remained less than 48 hours for Adrian to e
Ms. Alice words made Richard felt guilty and tongue tied. Alice is right. If they could treat Sam Leon the way they did, then no one else should expect anything better from them. This is not about Adrian and Anna now, this involves him. He is also a part of this inhumanity towards the faithful Sam Leon and his daughter. He didn't stand up for her when he should. He left Adrian to do whatever he likes and turned his face away when Anna put on her acts of wickedness towards Ava. “I know Ms. Alice. But I beg of you, to give me a month. Would you just wait until my father gets back from the hospital, then we would be able to sort things out” Richard pleaded helplessly. From this moment on, he would treat his employees with utmost respect. They'll henceforth be a part of his family and never will there be a discrimination anymore. For many years, Alice has been their cook. She worked with them and had been so hard working. He cannot let her go away like that,he wa
The flight was successful and Ava Leon was now stepping down from the helicopter, having her brothers in front and the other at the back. She looked like a fairy princess in her beautiful designer gown. When the brothers successfully persuaded her to come along, she changed into another dress and had her makeup done. The diamond jewellery she was given by Jimmy was rejected initially. The cost of them was so exorbitant that if she should save money to buy them, in the next twenty years, she isn't sure she still will be able to afford them. “They're for you,Ava Blake. Mom wants you to wear them home” Jimmy had urged her. He has told her that she hadn't seen anything yet, there's a lot more than she had thought, waiting at home for her. When she was done dressing up, she glanced at the beautiful woman staring back at her at the vanity mirror and she couldn't believe her eyes that woman was actually herself. Dejected, without hope, lost and abandoned a few h
Everyone chuckled and Ava giggled. She raised herself off her mother's shoulders and wanted to look elsewhere but Nancy pulled her into another long hug again. Nancy wants to catch the affection of many years in just a few minutes. She doesn't know how to explain it, but her heart yearns to hold her daughter for the entire day. She's not getting enough of her and when she feels Ava wants to go, she lets her go this time. She cupped her face and smiled broadly at her and the latter did the same with a tear filled face. Ava shifted her gaze to her father, she didn't need a formal introduction. Immediately she saw him, she felt an unexplainable familiarity with him. He is her father. “Father” she said and walked into Simon's arms too. She was short in height compared to her dad and she simply placed her head on his chest and he hugged her. “Welcome home daughter” Simon Blake said. After twenty years, he has his daughter back. He thought he'd buried her, he tho
Patrick Connor heard Adrian's words and he scowled. He is apologising to her now, after she's dead? What can his sorry do to her in the land of the departed ones? He tried to let him see things right,but his distorted mind and hatred for the poor woman wouldn't let him see, he was blind beyond correction. He thinks because he's wealthy and powerful, he could do things in his own way and nothing is going to happen after that. Now, he's shedding tears after death has taken his toll on Ava Leon and her father. Medicine after death cannot affect anything. Pain and sorrow after the head has been cut off cannot bring anything back to normalcy again. As he dropped his flowers at her graveside, he glanced sideways and locked eyes with Adrian. He saw his painful looks and sorrow but he ignored him and went away. Richard soon left and went to the hospital to see his father. Adrian Lester is left alone now and he stayed behind at the graveside and he kept repeating the
As they stared at each other, different thoughts crossed their minds. Adrian knows that he wants Aurora as his woman again, but does she want him too? He doesn't want to embarrass himself again by trying to make things work out between them. Anyways,he sighed softly and looked away. Aurora was waiting, eager for him to take a step towards her. He should take just that first step and she would take the remaining ninety nine steps to him. “How're you doing Aurora?” Richard chimed. Happy to see her but especially his son. He missed Adrian and seeing him with Aurora and their daughter, he was pleased. “I'm fine. How're you doing too, father?” Aurora replied, smiling. Except Anna Lester that is no more, they appear to be completed and she could say Elsie was taking her place already. “I'm fine my dear” Richard replied. He kissed Elsie and gave her his blessings before turning to glance at Adrian. The later mumbled words that sounded like he was greeting his
Aurora was quiet. That's it, he'd always thought she was having sex with Patrick hence he insisted on a DNA before accepting Elsie as his daughter. “I never slept with anyone while I was married to you and after. You were my first and last man. How can you think of me, sleeping with your best friend?” Aurora bellowed,now her eyes were filled with tears. Adrian sighed and looked away. If they continue talking, they'll get into a tougher fight. They're fighting already and he doesn't want it to get fiercer than it already is. “Fine, I believe you. I'm sorry. But I'm telling you the truth when I said I never slept with Lola, not even once. And okay, no DNA, are you alright now?” Adrian asked, now turning away from her to get into the bathroom. It was only when Aurora heard the noise of the shower that she stepped out. The baby shower was starting in less than a hour. She went to take a bath quickly to get dressed. How can he not have slept with Lola? Is he so di
Adrian sighed softly. He knew it, staying in the Blakes mansion was definitely going to be a mistake. But her family insisted that they want him to put up with them. And now,the first face to come before him was Aurora's. “Hi,” Aurora said, smiling. She was dressed in a brown designer suit and pants. Her hair is styled with a curly tip. She looked gorgeous and a bit taller than usual, thanks to the high heels. “Hi” Adrian replied in his cold but masculine tone. He glanced at her briefly and looked away, focusing his gaze on her face. Beautiful as always, he complimented her in his heart. Aurora stood, expecting him to step aside so she could come in but he remained rooted on the spot waiting for her to tell him exactly what brought her to the door of the guest room where he's spending the night. “Hmmm, can I come in?” Aurora asked, still wearing a broad smile. She watched as Adrian, with a poker face, nodded and stepped aside, letting her come in. “Mom told
He pulled his robe over his bare body and dragged himself to the sitting room only to meet Santiago and Jimmy. He squinted, yawned and mumbled words that sounded like greetings. “Sorry we had to wake you up from sleep. I insisted on seeing you” Santiago informed. They were standing and Adrian requested that they take a seat. “It's okay. Thanks for the condolences, and please extend my appreciation to your parents” He declared, taking the sofa opposite the brothers. “Just my parents, how about Aurora and your daughter?” Santiago demanded, watching Adrian as he poured himself a glass of water. Adrian paused, placed back the glass of water he was holding and chuckled softly. He didn't offer the brothers any drinks because he found them holding glasses of wine when he stepped out. “She didn't come to New Jersey because of me, she's here with Patrick and being present at the funeral was simply coincidental. As for having a daughter, I don't have any” Adrian was
When the Funeral ended, Adrian remained by his mother's tomb and sobbed. All he could say was “Mom, Mom…” he would definitely miss her. The last time he was with her was when his father took him to be a mistake and wished that he was never born. He remained by the tomb, Jess wouldn't leave but stayed with him. Richard stood aside and scooped Elsie in his arms. It's unfortunate that he has to introduce Elsie to Anna as their first grandchild. She definitely would long to hold her in her arms, but it was too late already. Elsie is the spitting image of his lady mother. Father would definitely be pleased that he'd got a great granddaughter that took after his late wife. He was so happy to have her. Aurora stood by, leaning her head against Richard's arms, sobbing silently. She wished that she returned to Anna Lester as her daughter again and not the poor tramp she used to call her. She dislikes Anna but she didn't wish that she died the way she did. Alone, away a
Jimmy has to plead with her and promises to keep her updated on Adrian's state before Aurora agrees to return home. There were cameras all over the place and the two men working with Ray were also apprehended and taken away. A hot headline was all over the place by morning. Adrian Lester, the owner of Penguin breweries, was on the verge of death as he went to rescue ex-wife. Aurora was in shock the entire night and she wouldn't sleep. She kept calling and Patrick informed her that Adrian needed an urgent blood transfusion and he was having the same blood type with him. It wasn't long, Adrian was being transfused with Patrick's blood. It was during that time that the bad news came, Anna Lester had another cardiac arrest and this time, she didn't survive it. Clem got the news first and Patrick next. Adrian was in a bad state and couldn't travel. They didn't inform him about his mother's death yet until he gets a bit relieved. He wasn't told who's blood he was transf
“How can I achieve that, when a scumbag like you whose conscience has been eaten up by dogs abducts women to harass them?” Adrian snarls at him. At this time, Adrian focused on Ray Grimard but was watching Aurora from his split vision. He couldn't forget it easily that Ray used to be in the military. Ray Grimard glared at Aurora and his heart was racing fast. He still hadn't fucked her and she'd wound him, he was feeling a burning sensation of pain and helplessness caused by this bitch. Turning to fix his gaze on Adrian, he wondered where those rascals were that this rich brat could walk in. But seeing his bloody clothes and deep cuts, he knew a battle had ensued between them and Adrian probably overpowered them. “Tell me why you risk your life to save this bitch who cheats on you with your best friend? Who readily judged you when the scandal broke out,who hurt your feelings and emotions and attempted to murder you in the past?” Ray Grimard ridiculed. “My li
At this moment, Adrian was searching for the control panel to help activate the opening. There were at least three of them. Despite holding a gun, more hands are needed to have proper rescue and save their lives too. He found the panel and just before reaching it, he got a terrible kick on his shoulder that sent his pistol flying off his hands. Then another kicking followed at his back and he went low on his knees. Now, he'd got no pistol in his hands. He had been attacked and he was there to rescue Aurora. In order not to end up being a captive himself, he needed to think fast and find a way about it. His hands felt weak and paralyzed from the vicious kick. He knew attacking them both might not be a wise decision, hence he focused on attacking one and getting the other to hands down. As swift as lightning, he turned himself and yanked his entire weight on one of the men. Together they rolled on the floor. The other,now stretching his dagger to stab Adrian at any t
How can she not recognise him when he brings his perverted body before her. Why did it not occur to her to think within that line that Ray Grimard could be responsible for her abduction? She glared at him. Despite the candle is the only source of lighting in the room, her vision was getting accustomed to her environment and she saw him clearly as he got closer. “I was already getting impatient with your unconsciousness. I had to suppress my desire and wait until you wake up” Ray declared, getting closer to stand by her side, his bulgy part so obviously visible. “You bastard,” Aurora cursed. She tried to fight him back by struggling to get free but she couldn't. She was so furious staring at him. “I'd advise you to reserve your energy for the activities ahead. I have so longed for you, little puny” Ray stuttered, came closer to her and forcefully kissed her. Aurora bit his lips so hard that Ray Grimard quickly raised himself with a deep cut on his lips. He w