Jane shivered when she heard the noise of glass shattering. She walked over quickly and saw her husband's ashen face. He was dazed, just staring at Derick. "You still haven't known? She kept her away from you all these years?" Derick demanded. He saw the shock and puzzle on his brother's face and knew that Susan did exactly what she said. Adrian Delmark just remained mute, staring at his brother helplessly. How come? How is it that Susan conceived and didn't tell him, how can she keep his daughter a secret from him? "Are you kidding me or are you being serious with what you just said?" Adrian asked. He turned and glared at his wife. Jane was trying to understand the whole scenario. "Adrian, are you alright?" Jane asked. She walked over and placed her hand on Adrian's shoulder. She is not strong enough to stand without support. "How can he be,Jane? No man would be, after discovering he has a daughter that's over 25 years old" Derick declared. Jane felt
Jane was speechless. She watched as Derick stood up and went out. Derick was estranged from his brother because of her. He didn't want Adrian and herself to end up together, he had always preferred Susan. But Adrian loves her the most. They all know how much Susan crushed, loved and adores Adrian but he didn't have that feelings for Susan like he did for her. Adrian was in his study, he tried to be calm but he couldn't. She loves him. She begged, sobbed and wished that he loved her. He tried to explain to her, he loves her friend, Jane. His heart was beating for Jane. He was crazily in love with her and cannot lie to her. He told her not to expect anything from him, he cannot give her what she wants. Adrian stood up and went to stand by the window. He glanced out, not looking at anything in particular. He was guilty. He broke her heart, truncated her expectation of a happy ending with him. He didn't know, he never knew. How did their daughter survive after
When she hung up,she glanced at Jace. He shut down his laptop and placed it aside. He glanced at Arianna and said "do you feel so excited when you are with me like you were a few minutes ago?" "Yes,but in my heart" Arianna replied. Jace giggled and said "I don't want it in your heart, I want it in your expression and words" he said. They soon arrived at the boutique. Jace sat down and Arianna went to the dressing room. She would change into a dress and Jace would assess it. If he likes it, he will nod his head and the cloth will be placed in the selected bag. Soon she selected a dinner gown, fish styled backless dress that went down to her feet. Her hourglass figure was outlined, her boobs were obvious and the front part of the dress had a cleavage. When Arianna looked at herself in the mirror, she undoubtedly admired herself. She turned to glance at Jace and caught him staring at her affectionately. His eyes went from her feet upwards until it stopped at her
Flashes of camera were all over them. Some journalists were asking questions about Jace and Arianna's relationship but he didn't even spare them a glance,he treated them as air. As they approached the large garden where the party was being held, Richard and Genesis came out and welcomed them. The stewards bow slightly when Jace passes by them. "Good to have you here, CEO Jace Hudson" Richard paid courtesy. Jace nodded but didn't show any slight interest in shaking hands with him. "You're welcome,Miss Jason," Richard said and kissed Arianna's chin. Genesis hugged her friend but was surprised that Jace didn't leave Arianna's hand. Jace stood at a strategic place, many people started walking over and paying him courtesy. He would talk in one or two sentences and wouldn't say anything else. He sighted Chase Hudson, his brother, holding the hands of a woman. He sighed softly and looked away. Women are not a scarce commodity to Chase. "CEO Jace, can we leave t
"Are you nuts, Tessa?" Richard snapped at her and threw her hand off his body. He glared at Tessa, his happy cheerful face turned ghostly. "Hi dear" Tessa chimed. She glanced at Richard seductively and wanted to touch him but Richard held her hand firmly and looked around before letting her hand off violently. "I am not your dear. And what the hell are you doing here?" Richard asked, snorting in disgust. He turned briefly and glanced towards Genesis and saw her staring at him in fury. Before Tessa could answer Richard turned to glance at Jace "CEO Jace, have me excused" He said and walked Tessa out, holding her by her upper arm. Jace glared at them and looked away. Just then Senator Adrian Delmark and his wife walked over. "It's my honour to have you here, CEO Jace Hudson" he said, stretching his hand for a handshake. "My pleasure, Senator Delmark," Jace Hudson replied, taking his hand. The two men smiled broadly at each other. The younger and the older man see
"My Mom is…" Arianna was saying when Richard arrived. "Sorry buddies," he said and kissed Genesis' chin. A kiss of apology. "Chase Hudson" Senator Adrian Delmark welcomed him. Chase drew closer and congratulated the Senator and his wife. He planted a featherlight kiss on Arianna's and Gene's temple before saying hello to the men. The dinner was sumptuous. On the way home, Arianna was chiming excitedly. She's glad she finally got to meet the Senator. He was exactly as Genesis described him and much more friendly. She would visit him more often if Jace would accompany her. She touched Jace's hand and the latter glanced at her and smiled. "Senator Adrian Delmark asked if we've met before? I feel the same way too but I cannot tell where I knew him" Arianna explained. "Maybe it's on social media. You had no idea how popular you became when you saved my life that day. He might have seen your pictures and felt he's known you before" Jace Hudson replied ca
Richard sat down and glanced at his Mom. What is wrong, he knows his dad and he can tell when he is not his usual vibrant self. He hadn't been acting normal after the party the previous day. "Is there something I don't know?" Richard asked. He waited a bit because his Mom wasn't saying anything. Eventually his dad descended the stairs. "Get me medicine, Richard. I am not feeling well" Jane said. Adrian walked over and asked "what is wrong with you,my love?" "I feel my heart is palpitating, '' Jane said. Adrian Delmark sighed softly "we will cross this phase together, we will be alright" he assured her. "I will get you your medicine. But can someone tell me what's going on here?" Richard asked. "Something that you also need to know, dearest nephew" Derick declared. He came over and said "Tell him, Richard is an adult and can take it" "That means everyone knows what is going on except me" Richard declared. Adrian said he should come over to the sitting
When they got back into the room, Arianna asked a favour. "Would you have your men find out who my mother ever dated or perhaps find out the Adrian Delmark my mom wrote about. Maybe that person might know or give a clue that would help me find my father. Please do this favour for me" Arianna pleaded. "Consider it done," Jace declared. There is nothing to investigate my love. Jace said within himself. But to please her, he would have them find out some other Adrian Delmark in Z-City. Even if he already knows the Adrian Delmark her mom wrote about. Ethan Rumero just sat down, listening to Daisy's sermon: "I know you have been having affairs with Arianna. She's the reason why you suddenly became a stranger to me. We were happy Ethan. Even if we have failed in our attempt to have kids. We would eventually have, I believe we would. But before the kids would come, we can't remain like this? You can't turn out to be a stranger to me. I am your wife, Etha