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Chapter 96

Author: Danielle
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Adrian's POV

I really didn't know what came over me the moment I pulled Joyce into my arms. I guessed I was enchanted by her beauty, but the thing was she wasn't the only beautiful woman I had set my eyes on since I began my journey in the business world. Or was it because she was the mother of my child?

"Boss, there's a car on our trail" James disclosed, pulling me abruptly from my thoughts.

"Are you sure?" I asked, my brows raised in doubt.

"Yes, boss" he nodded affirmatively.

I bent forward and looked through the rearview mirror for confirmation. A black SUV was right behind us, moving at the same pace, which dispelled my doubts.

"Fine then. Just keep going. Let's see how far they intend to trail us," I ordered, settling back in my seat to make myself more comfortable."

Whoever that person was, if he or she were to trail me right to my penthouse building, the outcome would be unpredictable and devastating for them. I couldn't advise my enemies to back down, I could only watch them f
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* bienvenido a casa jefe: welcome home boss

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