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Chapter eleven:Lost love

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Adrian had thought about that woman every day since the incident. He never spoke about it, never mentioned the soft but determined voice that had urged him to hold on. Instead, he let the world believe he had saved himself. It was easier that way. He wasn’t the kind of man who admitted to being rescued.

"You need to be more careful, Elena." His voice came out firmer than he intended.

She blinked up at him from where she steadied the ladder. "I didn’t know it was wet. I’ll be more careful next time."

Adrian narrowed his eyes. Something about her voice—it stirred something deep in his memory. Should he ask her where she was from? No, that was ridiculous. There had to be a million women who sounded like that—especially when startled, angry, or…

He cut the thought off. He had enough experience to know voices could be deceiving. Still, his gaze lingered on her, searching for something he couldn’t quite name.

The sudden, loud chime of an incoming call jolted the room.

"Incoming call. Incomi
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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter twelve: Lustful eyes

    The bell rang for class break, and Adrian slipped into the restroom, needing a moment to himself. As he stepped out, still adjusting his zipper, Pearl appeared—suddenly, as if she had been waiting for this exact moment.She didn’t hesitate. Her eyes burned with desire as she pressed against him, trailing a finger down his chest, teasingly brushing over his waistband before moving back up."I had to taste what I've been hearing about," she murmured, her lips dangerously close to his.Adrian smirked but said nothing. He could feel the heat between them, the tension tightening like an electric current. She started unbuttoning his shirt—first one, then the second, her breath hitching as she inched closer.By the third, he caught her wrist. His grip was firm but not rough. Slowly, he leaned in, letting his lips graze her neck, then lower, tracing a path down to her collarbone. She let out a soft moan, her fingers gripping his shoulders.Without breaking eye contact, he lifted her effortles

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter thirteen: The letter

    Adrian tore open the seal, unfolding the paper inside. His eyes skimmed the first few lines, and immediately, a slow exhale left his lips.**"I didn’t really know how to approach you, and I don’t want to bug you, so I learned the old ways. A man in love writes to his woman, or a woman in love writes to her man. So I’m writing to you, Adrian, to express the deepest part of my heart.I see you in my dreams.And even in my dreams, my heart melts for you.With your hands on my body, I feel your touch, the way your lips claim mine, the way your breath becomes mine. You kiss me, slowly, deeply, and I surrender. We make love—intense, passionate, raw. And you are incredible.Adrian, I long for your arms around me. You, as my love. My man.I want to feel your fingers trace my skin, to have your warmth pressed against me. I want you to taste me, to explore every inch of me until I’m yours in every sense. Until I’m drowning in you.I want my heart to be yours and your heart to be mine. I want yo

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter fourteen: 'He loves the other girl'

    She froze when she saw him, as if contemplating running the other way. But it was too late. They were already standing face to face.“I saw your letter… You never said anything.”Her lips parted slightly, voice barely above a whisper. “You were with Vivian,” she said eyes searching his. “Adrian, I can’t hide my feelings anymore. I want you to myself. I love you. I mean it.”She hesitated for a second, then gently grabbed his arm. “Come with me. Let me show you something.”Without much resistance, he let her lead him to her class.And then—he saw her.Susan.The new girl. Sitting in the middle of the classroom, casually listening to a conversation, completely unaware of the way his world had just shifted.Mary kept talking, but her voice faded into the background.All he could focus on was the girl sitting in his goalpost.And his goal had to be scored.“Mary, I’ll respond to your letter,” he said, eyes still locked on Susan. “We could hang out sometime. But—who is that girl?”Mary fol

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Fifteen: The football game

    Days blurred into each other, and before Adrian knew it, Jonathan was back. He hadn’t realized how much he missed him until now, but Jonathan had his mind elsewhere—his entire focus locked on training for the upcoming football competition. For days, he pushed himself relentlessly, barely having time for his friends, caught in the whirlwind of drills, strategy talks, and exhaustion.It wasn’t until the day before the competition that Jonathan finally slowed down enough to hang out. Adrian leaned against the fence, watching his friend stretch out his sore muscles, sweat still clinging to his skin from the last round of practice.“You look like you’ve been through a war, Jones,” Adrian teased, crossing his arms.Jonathan groaned, rubbing a hand over his face. “For the last time, it’s Jonathan. Jo-na-than,” he emphasized, landing a light punch on Adrian’s arm.Adrian dodged with a smirk. “Relax, I come in peace.” His voice dropped slightly, his grin turning knowing. “Besides, I got my eye

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter sixteen: 'Tour guide'

    The stadium was a madhouse. The scoreboard blinked 37-36, the final whistle echoing through the night. The steel horn warriors had pulled off a miracle—a last-second touchdown, with Jonathan himself making the impossible pass that sealed their victory. The crowd roared, a sea of waving hands and school colors, while teammates tackled him in celebration. Jonathan, still catching his breath, searched the stands for his friends, but Adrian and Rafiq were nowhere to be seen.Turns out, they had other things on their minds.Just outside the stadium, Adrian nudged Rafiq as they watched Susan slip out of the crowd, her long hair bouncing under the stadium lights. Without a word, Adrian started after her, and Rafiq sighed, following."You keep saying you have nothing for this girl," Rafiq muttered, imitating Adrian’s usual cool posture. "But here you are, practically tracking her like a detective.""Say what you want," Adrian replied, eyes locked ahead. "I don’t really care."Rafiq smirked. "

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter seventeen: Love seed

    Adrian felt uneasy for a moment but shook it off. At least Mary wasn’t his girlfriend.She stood at a distance, her eyes full of disappointment. A few seconds ago, she had been walking toward him, smiling. Now, she just stared, looking hurt.Susan, sitting beside him, noticed. She leaned in and whispered, “Is she your girlfriend?”Adrian let out a short laugh. “No! Damn, no. She’s just a friend.”Susan raised an eyebrow. “Then why did she change the moment she saw us? She was happy before.”“She’s just dealing with something,” he said. “That’s all.”Susan sighed. “Maybe. But you should check on her. She looks upset.”“She’ll be fine. She always is,” Adrian replied, trying to sound sure.Susan gave him a small smile. “Okay. If you say so. But don’t forget—girls can be unpredictable.”Adrian smirked. “Alright, you got me. I’ll go talk to her.” He stood up, glancing at Mary before heading her way.Rafiq, who had been watching, walked over. “Mind if I sit here?” he asked, pointing at Adri

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Eighteen: Apologies

    “It seems this is your kill, Adrian. Don’t overdo it,” Jonathan said from behind, his voice casual but firm.The next day at school, Adrian waited in silence, expecting Susan to come looking for him.She never came.He wasn’t about to go searching for her. His pride wouldn’t allow it.Three days passed. Nothing. The only time he saw her was when she got into a vehicle to go home, her expression unreadable.“Hey, Adrian,” Rafiq said as they walked together. “You don’t talk about Susan anymore. It’s been how many days now since you last saw her?”“Got no business with her.”“Well, you said she’s meat now.”“Got stuff to do, bro. Competition’s in less than two weeks. No time for some random girl.”“So she’s random now?”Adrian shot him a look. “Come on, Rafiq. Mind your business, man. I’ve got a lot on my plate.”Rafiq shrugged. “Just saying. You can act cool all you want, but I know you think about her. If she’s really gotten to you, go find out what’s wrong. Make her happy.”Adrian did

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Nineteen: Running away

    “Well…” Susan lifted her head, her voice calm but distant. “I’ve been really busy. My dad sent me here to study, so I need to stay focused.” She hesitated for a second, then added, “By the way, I heard you got selected for the international competition. Congratulations.” Her tone was polite, but her eyes held no warmth.“Thanks,” Adrian said slowly, stretching the word as he studied her. She was acting cold, but he wasn’t fooled. He took a step closer, his tall frame almost towering over her. His deep eyes locked onto hers. “So, what’s up?” His voice was low, smooth, as if daring her to look away.Susan’s heart skipped a beat. His presence was too strong, too close. She stepped back a little, trying to steady herself, but Adrian’s sharp eyes caught everything. A small smirk tugged at his lips.“Nothing much,” she muttered, turning her face away as warmth rushed to her cheeks. But she knew he saw it.Adrian watched her closely. She was running—not because she felt nothing, but because

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  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty Seven:Found and lost forever

    Adrian didn’t expect university to feel this new.The place was big, the buildings wide and full of people. Every hallway smelled like paper and strong coffee. He wore his regular jeans and sneakers, trying not to stand out too much. No one knew he was the son of a billionaire—and that was just how he liked it.He was studying Energy and Mineral Resources Management—a course that mixed science and business. They learned about oil, gold, and how to find valuable things deep under the earth. It was hard, but he liked it.He sat in front during classes, always taking notes. Some of his classmates already respected him, not because of who he was, but because he worked hard and asked smart questions.But even with all of that, he still thought about Susan sometimes.He hadn’t seen her since graduation. He didn’t know where she went, or if she still remembered him. Maybe she had moved on. He tried to stop thinking about her, but some people are just hard to forget.One afternoon, after clas

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty Six: Lost again

    Rafiq, Jonathan, and Susan were standing in the middle of the hallway. Behind them, some students were holding a huge, fancy cake. It looked expensive, and it had bright colors with the words “Welcome Back, Champion!” written in shiny gold icing.Adrian stopped walking and stared. He was shocked—in a good way. Then his eyes landed on Susan. She was smiling a little, her hands behind her back. Something about seeing her there made his heart beat faster.“Thank you! Thank you, all of you!” Adrian said, smiling big.Then he looked right at Susan. Their eyes met, and he held her gaze. She looked down quickly, her cheeks turning pink.“Thank you,” he said again, this time just to her.Classes were put on hold. Music played from someone’s speaker. People laughed, danced, and passed slices of cake around. It felt like a dream.---Days went by, and exams were getting closer. Adrian had something on his mind—Susan.Lately, she had been acting cold. She didn’t wait for him after class. She sto

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty five: Ended not as expected

    It was finally time. Adrian sat with his teammates, Luke and Richard, their eyes locked on the other team just a few feet away. The air was thick with tension. No one moved. No one blinked. Even the audience had gone quiet. The announcer stepped up to the mic. “For this final round,” he said, “each team will get their own questions. If you answer all your questions right, you’ll gain the lead. But if you miss any question, you lose points—and your question goes to the other team as a bonus. If both teams get all their questions right, there will be one final question for both of you. First team to answer it wins.” Everyone listened closely. “Right now, both teams are very close in points. So this could go either way. Pay attention and don’t panic.” Adrian nodded slowly, trying to calm the storm in his chest. Luke’s leg bounced nervously. Richard was stiff, focused like a hawk. “Team Solaris, come forward,” the announcer called. Adrian's stomach turned. They wanted the other team

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty four: Walking Assignment

    The next question came up on the screen.Before anyone could even breathe, Adrian hit the answer button.“Option C,” he said quickly.The judges blinked, surprised. Nobody had answered that fast since the competition began.The whole room went silent for a moment.“Did he just—?” one of the judges whispered.Luke looked at Adrian with wide eyes. “Bro… are you secretly a robot?”Adrian grinned. “If I am, I need better batteries. These questions are getting harder.”And they were. Each round was tougher than the last. Everyone was thinking harder, breathing faster. Some students looked like they were ready to cry.One by one, teams were knocked out.After about one hour and forty-seven minutes, only four teams were left. Adrian’s team was still in—but just barely. They were now in fourth place. The rest—eleven full teams—were gone.The room felt hotter now. Some students were sweating like they had just run a marathon.Luke wiped his face with his sleeve. “This is crazy.”Richard leaned

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty three: We're going to do better

    As they walked up, Adrian whispered, “Guys… that’s a Fisher equation question. We got this.” The three took their seats. The screen lit up again with the same question. Adrian stared at it. “Alright,” he muttered, grabbing a pencil. “Inflation: 6.2%. Base rate: 4.5%. Real rate = nominal - inflation, right?” Luke nodded, already writing: “That gives us -1.7%. Negative real interest.” Richard added, “That discourages saving, encourages borrowing. Short-term boom, long-term… risky.” Adrian looked up at the clock. Still 18 seconds left. He turned to the judges. “We’re ready.” The room grew quiet. Adrian leaned forward and answered, breaking down the calculation clearly, then linking it to expected consumer trends. He sat back. There was a short pause… then a soft ding. The screen flashed green. Correct. A wave of applause followed. The judges gave approving nods. As the team walked off the stage, Adrian leaned toward Richard. “You still owe me lunch for the last one.” Richa

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty two: Easy to tough

    The hall felt tense. Everyone sat quietly, eyes locked on the stage where three students faced a glowing screen. In front of them was a smaller monitor only they could see, and behind them, a huge screen showed the same thing for the crowd. Before the contest started, the rules had been explained. If a team can’t answer their question and another team gets it right, the team that answers will earn one extra chance if they run out of time later. It was a smart way to keep things fair—and exciting. Right now, it was the Japanese team’s turn. They sat stiffly, eyes focused, fingers tapping the table nervously. The question on the screen was tough. Adrian Scholl sat with his team, waiting. He should’ve been thinking about the competition. But instead, his mind wandered—to home. To San Francisco. To Susan. He didn’t even hear their names being called. “Adrian,” someone whispered urgently. Still nothing. “ADRIAN!” a voice said louder. A quick tap on his shoulder snapped him b

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty one: China

    For the next two days, Adrian and Susan were almost inseparable. From him showing up outside her classroom to her stopping by his, from quick chats at the counter to working on assignments together—they were always within reach of each other. Their connection felt effortless, as if an invisible string kept pulling them closer. On the second day, as school ended and students spilled out of the gates, Adrian and Susan strolled toward the waiting area where their drivers would pick them up. The warm evening breeze played with Susan’s hair, and Adrian found himself watching her more than he should have. "Tomorrow, I’ll be leaving for China," Adrian started, his voice carrying a weight she immediately picked up on. "We’ll be lodging there before the main events. You know, it's a long journey." Susan nudged him lightly, her smile teasing. "Make us proud, dude." Adrian chuckled but before he could reply, his phone rang. It was his driver. "Looks like I have to go," he said, glancing

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Twenty: Bullies.

    Halfway to Prime Bites, shouting made them stop. Ahead, two junior students—both large for their age—had a smaller kid cornered near the gym. One of them kicked him hard in the ribs.Heat surged through Adrian’s veins. His fists clenched.“What the hell do you think you’re doing?” His voice cut through the air.One of the bullies barely glanced at him. “None of your business, genius.” He drove his foot into the boy’s stomach again.Adrian was on him in seconds. His fist slammed into the bully’s jaw, sending him stumbling. Before the second one could react, Adrian grabbed his collar and shoved him against the gym wall.“Touch him again,” Adrian growled, his grip tightening, “and you’ll regret it.”The first bully recovered and lunged. Adrian dodged and drove his elbow into the guy’s stomach, making him double over. With a swift move, Adrian kicked his legs out from under him, sending him crashing to the ground.The second bully struggled in his grip. “Let go, man!”Adrian twisted the g

  • Rescuing the invulnerable Billionaire    Chapter Nineteen: Running away

    “Well…” Susan lifted her head, her voice calm but distant. “I’ve been really busy. My dad sent me here to study, so I need to stay focused.” She hesitated for a second, then added, “By the way, I heard you got selected for the international competition. Congratulations.” Her tone was polite, but her eyes held no warmth.“Thanks,” Adrian said slowly, stretching the word as he studied her. She was acting cold, but he wasn’t fooled. He took a step closer, his tall frame almost towering over her. His deep eyes locked onto hers. “So, what’s up?” His voice was low, smooth, as if daring her to look away.Susan’s heart skipped a beat. His presence was too strong, too close. She stepped back a little, trying to steady herself, but Adrian’s sharp eyes caught everything. A small smirk tugged at his lips.“Nothing much,” she muttered, turning her face away as warmth rushed to her cheeks. But she knew he saw it.Adrian watched her closely. She was running—not because she felt nothing, but because

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