A group of workers worked in full swing, setting up the venue at International Plaza. The plaza had been transformed into a romantic sea of flowers. The ground was covered in pink rose petals, there were beautiful lilies on two sides, and at the end of the trail of petals was a heart made from red roses.Many passers-by stopped to watch. “Wow, there are so many flowers. It’s so beautiful!”“Although it is lovely, don’t you think such a confession is kind of old-fashioned?”“It is a little out of date, but I think many guys still prefer to go old-school.”Not too far away, Duke’s face gradually darkened. He had spent the entire night browsing the web for ideas before deciding to use this method to express his love. This post had the most likes on it. If it was old-fashioned, then why were there so many people leaving likes on that post? Was it too late for him to regret his choice?Duke took a quick look at his watch; there was less than a half-hour left before the sche
Adina was sitting on the couch while perusing the company’s documents, but she did not register a single word. She looked at her watch now and then, only to find that time was passing by, and the appointment was just around the corner. She was getting more and more nervous.Just then, she received a message.She was so frightened that she jolted up straight. She only opened the message after she took a deep breath.[Addy, I’m sorry, something came up today. I’ll pick you up later, but I’m not sure what time it will be.] Adina’s heart instantly filled with disappointment.Although she had been nervous, she had to admit that she had been looking forward to this date.She was curious to know what this man would say to her.It seemed that it was destined that the date would not happen as planned.She pouted and sent a message. [What a coincidence. I also have work to take care of, so I’ll see you later.]After she sent the message, she sighed helplessly.Initially, she did not
Adina helped Flint walk to the hotel next door to the bar. Earley, who was sitting in the sports car in front of the bar, sneered and the corner of his lips curled up.So this was the woman that Duke had fallen in love with, and the one who went to a hotel with another man behind his back. Duke’s reaction would be fascinating if he discovered she had cheated on him.Earley pulled out his phone and continuously snapped a dozen pictures of Flint and Adina from behind.However, five minutes later, Earley bitterly deleted these photos because he saw Adina leaving the hotel by herself.After settling in Flint at the hotel, Adina pulled open the car door and sat inside. She had to think about whether she ought to go home or the company next.After much thought, she decided to go to the Winters’ mansion, as the several children should have already gone back.She fastened her seat belt and started the engine. The car was driving smoothly on the road. Suddenly, she became aware of a b
“Duke, I want to hear the truth. Please don’t lie to me. I’m an adult. I can handle anything.”“I’m sorry, Addy. I’ve failed to safeguard our daughter, but rest assured that I have located her and will soon be able to find her.”Adina pursed her lips, “Okay, you have to let me know immediately if there’s any update.”She hung up, looked at Earley, and said, “You sent someone to abduct my daughter?”“You make it sound so awful. I was just inviting your little girl to hang out at my place for a short time.” A wry smile appeared on Earley’s face, “If she remains obedient, nothing will happen.”Adina clenched her fingers tightly when she heard what he said.Earley’s words implied that if Mel disobeyed him, something might happen.Mel grew up without a father and was diagnosed with autism when she was two years old. She had lived in her own world for so many years since then.If Mel was threatened, would she retreat back into her tiny little shell?The thought of this possibility m
Duke’s face was cast in sadness. As he saw the pure and bright smile on Melody’s face, his gloominess slowly dissipated.Suddenly, his body froze.How did Adina know about Melody’s disappearance?Who told her?Moreover, when she had called him earlier, it was obvious from her tone that something was not right!He was so concerned about Melody’s safety when he answered the phone that he forgot to ask Adina how everything was on her side...Duke took out his cell phone and dialed Adina’s number, but even after three consecutive calls, no one picked up. When he called again, the other phone had been turned off.“Duke, what happened? Why are you pulling such a long face?” Mrs. Winters asked worriedly.Duke Winters said, “Earl Winters managed to lure me away from the company, and something has happened to Adina.”“What?” Mrs. Winters’ face turned white, and her lips trembled. “No, it can’t be, Earl is good now, he wouldn’t be up to no good anymore... he must be playing a joke on
“Keep us away? Why would he want to keep us away?” Harold scratched his little head with a puzzled face.George silently watched him like this with a look on his face that said, “You didn’t believe me when I called you dumb, do you believe me now?”Harold said nothing.The car soon stopped at the entrance of the Winters family mansion.Alden was the first to push the door open and disembark. He looked around the living room of the mansion, his eyebrows furrowing. “Where’s Melody, why isn’t she back yet?”Mr. Brown said with a smile, “Mrs. Winters took Miss Melody to the zoo, it could be a while more before they return...”As soon as he spoke, a car arrived outside the mansion.With Melody in her arms, Mrs. Winters exited the car.Harold rushed to greet them. “Mel, I’ve missed you! Take me with you wherever you go next time. I never want to take an IQ test again!”To him, taking an IQ test was downright insulting!He hugged his cute sister and finally felt better.Alden’s eye
Duke’s car finally arrived at the coastal suburbs.It was four in the afternoon, and because of the cloudy weather, compounded with the dense, dark clouds, the seaside looked like it was cast in twilight, resulting in low visibility.He got out of the car and, with his leather shoes crunching on the jagged rocks of the coast, approached the warehouse slowly. This was a chemical manufacturing warehouse that had been abandoned ten years ago. Though made with metal plating, the structure was now a ruin under the onslaught of erosion from the sea breeze.Duke walked toward it slowly and stood before the ruined entrance.He checked the surroundings and saw that there was no one outside, but behind the door, there were at least seven or eight brutes.It was good to see some activity there. It meant that Adina would be held here.Duke lifted his leg and kicked the door open.It was already dark outside, but the interior of the warehouse was even darker, and from the darkness, seven o
She pursed her lips and calmly said, “Since your enemy is Duke, you can take revenge by yourself. Can you give me back my daughter?”“What a ruthless woman!” Earley sneered. “He’s sacrificing himself to save you. Don’t you feel touched at all?”“Why would I feel touched?” Adina coldly said, “If not because of him, why would my daughter and I end up being threatened by you? Earley Wynters, you’re here to take revenge on Duke. He’s now in your hands, so you can even kill him if you want! I just want to see my daughter now!”“Patience. Let’s finish watching the show.”Earley raised his hand and pressed down on Adina’s shoulders. His head was very close to hers.The breath that he exhaled onto Adina’s face was filled with coldness.She indifferently stared at the surveillance screen. She saw about eight people beating Duke up. Duke’s head was bleeding profusely. She saw Duke’s black eyes staring at the sack that was hung up high in the distance.She slowly clenched her fists, and he