Adrian Lester just kept his gaze on her without blinking. Ava Leon also stared back, her eyes shooting daggers at him and Adrian wondered if he was staring straight at Ava Leon. He'd been married to this woman for two years but they lived as strangers under the same roof and he's never gotten anything to do with her. How come he'd never seen this audacity in her. She called him a cruel nature man, an unfaithful man and thinks stepping into his room was something she was enduring. That's really crazy of her. But then, she demands for a divorce. They both were going to be separated from each other, something he'd envisaged and was thinking of discussing it with his family. A smirk appeared on his face and his gaze was softened as he stared back at Ava. She didn't for once take her eyes off nor did she look remorseful in her utterance. What he was seeing in those eyes of hers was pure determination and hatred for him. That's nice. He'd wanted this hatred in her
There was a needle dropping silence that followed. Now, everyone is certain that something has gone wrong with Ava. Richard Lester fixed his gaze on Ava, placing his cutleries down. Adrian Lester squinted. Her guts! Has she always been like this in the past while covering up with a quiet subtle pretence? Or had she just decided to bring out her true personality? “Yes, we are family Ava Leon. You are the daughter in-law of this family and we couldn't treat you less than our own daughter” Richard claimed. “I have never openly disagreed with you, father in-law, but today I am doing so without a feeling of remorse. If you think I belong to this family as one of its members, then you are not telling the truth…” Ava was saying when Adrian interrupted her. “Watch your words, Ava. You can't call my dad a liar” he snapped at her. This low class dares to insinuate that his father was lying? Who the hell does she think she is? “Did I say that your father is a liar? Do
Ava Leon paused when he heard Adrian's words. This fellow is a top notch rascal. They've agreed to keep it silent until it's over. So why is he announcing it to the entire family now? She should have known that he is an asshole. There isn't a single thing good about the spoiled brat. Anyways, she's not afraid what their reactions would be, after all, they've all silently hope that she leaves their family quickly. “And as it is, I had already informed my lawyer to prepare the paperwork as soon as possible,” He added. This is what he'd been waiting to hear from her for a long time. And now, she made it happen on the platter of gold without stress. He doesn't want her to remain another day in the Lester family if it were possible,but now, he'd have to wait until the lawyer gets through with it. He was still thinking about it when he saw his mother stood up suddenly in fury and went over to Ava, slapping her across the face. “Just stop it, Anna” Richard bel
Ava strides away, ignoring the furious dude she had married by mistake. If he thinks he is so mighty and he couldn't talk back to him, he must be mistaken. That era had passed. Now, tooth for tooth and an eye for an eye. She would give him a backlash however he throws it at her. That's how they'll remain until the divorce comes through. She decided to go visit her parents rather than going to see her professor. She would prepare for that the next morning. Adrian's complexion hadn't recovered from the purple as his chauffeur drove his car close to where Ava Leon stood, a few distance away, waiting to get a taxi. How dare she lash at him with her words? Does she want to die? Did she know he can ruin her entire family in a single hour? How dare she? “Sir, ma'am is by the road, should I pick her?” The chauffeur demanded, gradually bringing the car to a slow as they got near to where Ava stood. But rather than receive a response, he felt the atmosphere in th
“That's okay Papa and Mama. You both are going to make me go emotional” Ava Leon complained in a choked voice. Her tears gave way again despite trying hard not to let it drop. Her parents are her life and she loves them so much. She wants to love her mother-in-law and her father in-law the same way, but they don't understand the language of love. So it doesn't matter if she speaks love,acts love, shows love and does everything in love. They won't understand it because they don't understand the language of love. Happily Ava Leon served the dishes. Her father couldn't eat the regular meal but was placed on a special diet. Inwardly she sobbed, seeing what ill health had subjected her Papa to. Midway through the meal, Sam Leon asked “How's Adrian?” With his eyes fixed on his daughter. He knows it when a woman is happy in a marriage, but it doesn't seem that his daughter is happy. She's happy and smiled. But beneath those actions, he could see an unhappy wo
What he wants for his daughter is happiness. He is not a greedy or covetous man. Heaven knows he didn't force his daughter into that marriage because of the Lester family fortune. He is a man of character and reputation. He might not be wealthy or be able to afford a three square meal but he has held onto his integrity for these many years and he was never going to relinquish it for anything in this life. “If you want it,then you have our full support dear. We only want you to be happy. If being married to Adrian Lester would ruin your happiness, then walk away from that marriage with your sanity still intact” Clara declared. Ava carefully raised her head. Her parents are in support of her divorce? Wow, she was worried that it would break them and was hesitating on telling them initially. She smiled through her tears and hugged her mother. Kissed her Papa's hands and the happiness returned again. As Adrian Lester arrived at the office, he was having a series of
When Ava’s vision got restored,she saw Richard Lester by the doorway with a furious gaze, staring at his wife's back view. But Anna didn't know her husband was watching and listening. “... they want you to share a part in our wealth and affluence and hence they forced their gold digger daughter on my son. But as expected of my handsome boy, he didn't love you. You dare to ask him a divorce to his face? My son was raised as a prince,birthed in wealth and soak in power all his life. And yet, a woman who has no value or reputation like you dare to ask him to divorce you? You are the product of a mistake, who was pitied and adopted by those wretched childless couples and…” Anna was still saying when Ava threw caution to the air. “Enough Anna Lester! I won't accept you insult me like this or mount grievous words against my parents. Were you born with wealth and power or you found it on this earth? That arrogant, spoiled brat of yours you called a son is who you prid
Lola Carrero brought Adrian home drunk. She was taking him to his room when Anna descended the stairs. She smiled at her broadly and told Lola the direction to Adrian's bedroom. Next morning, When Adrian woke up, he had a terrible hangover. It seemed to him that he lost consciousness totally. This is the second time this has happened to him. It seemed to him as if he was knocked out entirely. Being drunk doesn't make him lose consciousness to his environment this way. It's almost like he was drugged, not drunk. Then he saw Lola fully dressed and reading a fashion magazine. He sprang up on his feet and staggered. His head was aching terribly. “Hey baby” Lola declared and walked over to give him support. He stabilised himself and asked “You spent the night here again?” How did she do it that his family allowed her to stay over again. Are they already prepared to accept her as his fiance as soon as the divorce process is over? “Yeah sure. My future mother
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
Few minutes later, Aurora's location was found. Good enough that Adrian was closer than Jimmy and his men. He got there and found himself staring at an old deserted building. How can this be the place, where the tracker was pointing at. The structure looked like an abandoned house. He glanced at his men, and they nodded, it only implied that somehow, Aurora was held captive there. He needed to step in. He took a step forward into the building, his gun in his hand and it was empty. He glanced at the house, this house must have been owned by some rich people of nearly a century ago. The structure was old but firm. The architecture structure was archaic but still attractive. Adrian was still glancing around, the walls echoed back every step he took, his breath was coming out loud, the solitary nature of the house. Where is Aurora? He asked quietly as he took another step, intending to go further into the house when something happened, and the only thing Adrian coul
“Why did you hide your identity from us? Why did you not let me know that it was you who paid for Mom's surgery and other bills? Why did you live in disguise? This isn't right Adrian. Why did you leave my mom and I in great shock when we discovered the identity of the one we've been relating with for months?” Jess demanded, her facial expression showing displeasure. “Jess, don't blame me. I'm sorry if I didn't let you and Mrs Margaret know who I truly am. Your mom calls me Nelson, and the name automatically stuck on me in your town. I had to do it. A lot of people are on the search for me. If I don't live a disguised life, I won't achieve my aim. I'm sorry” Adrian explained. The duo were just through with their dinner and they sat down to talk. Jess was happy though. When Adrian apologised, he told her they were going to leave. He can't stay out too long. “Come with me” Adrian declared, offering his hand. Jess took it, and stood up. He crossed his arms
He sat relaxed and glanced at his side to see Jess staring at him without a word. He looked away, avoiding her gaze. Her stares send chills of guilt down his spine. As the chauffeur kept driving, Jess asked “Where are you taking me?” She found out about him that morning when she took her Mom to the hospital for a checkup. He had reminded her to take her Mom to the hospital because they would henceforth get free medical treatment in the town's hospital. She was told the hospital was now owned by Adrian Lester. And he offered her and her Mom free medical care whenever they visited. That made her question his words. He said they would get free medical treatment and that's exactly what happened. She decided to google more information about the young billionaire Adrian Lester and his pictures popped up. Despite the differences in the looks and appearance, she could find the connection, the similarities. How can a disguise be perfect when the eyes and the nose cannot