All Chapters of Retribution in Bloom: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

He found it strange when I gave him a look of subtle mockery after he mentioned that Michele would never be able to be a mother again. It didn't seem like I was merely trying to climb the social ladder by seducing someone as powerful as Scott. Perhaps I had other motives.His men moved swiftly, and twenty minutes later, the results of the investigation were laid out before Terry. "Just as I thought," he muttered, frowning at the information in front of him.Without delay, he picked up the phone and called Michele. "Michele, I've found out something about Adrianna. I'll send it to you."…After leaving the club, I called Scott. I told him I wasn't feeling well and wanted to take the rest of the day off. The deal hadn't been finalized, so I suggested he send someone else to handle it.There was a pause on the other end of the line before his voice softened, filled with concern. He asked about my health, told me to rest, and not to worry about the contract. When the call ended, I

Tears welled up in the corners of my eyes, but I didn't fight back anymore. If this was what it took to quell his rage, then so be it!Scott gripped my waist harshly as if he had gone mad, and we became entangled in a chaotic and intense struggle, rising and falling in a relentless rhythm.I felt like a tiny boat adrift on a vast ocean. I was tossed by waves of pain and pleasure, and my vision blurred.Finally, it was over. He lay weakly on top of me.Suddenly, he spoke in a hoarse and raw voice. "Adrianna, from the beginning to the end, did you ever love me? Even just a little?"My eyes brimmed with tears. I bit down on my lip, unable to bring myself to respond. Scott took his leave. I curled up, hugging my shoulders weakly as I sat alone in the darkness. I knew our relationship was over....The next day, I moved out of the villa and found a random apartment to rent. Once I had settled in, I carefully concealed a fruit knife beneath my clothes and slipped into the Finnen R

Terry stopped Michele in time.After scanning me up and down with deep eyes, he gestured to his men. "Take her to the police station.""Yes, sir!" The men in black marched me out of the house....At the entrance of Finnen Residence, we happened to bump into Scott.He was stepping out of his car with gifts in his hand. He was here to visit Michele.Dressed in a suit and a pair of leather shoes, he came to a stop a short distance away from me and stared back at me.Under the bright sunlight, Scott looked as handsome and noble as ever. However, there was a cold and aloof look on his face that I never saw before.He glanced at me once before brushing past me like he didn't know me.My heart twisted in pain as my breathing came out in heavy pants.Ha! We were probably strangers now. That was good.I had been the one to use him. We got what we wanted, so why bother lingering any longer? So be it."Hurry up!" The men in black suddenly shoved me from behind.I stumbled.Then, th

While I was stunned, Terry had forced his way into my home."What are you doing?" I coldly shot him a look.He ignored my nasty attitude and sat down on the couch. "I'm visiting you."I scoffed disdainfully.A guest? At most, Terry was an unwelcome guest.However, my entire body was radiating with pain, so I couldn't be bothered with him. I went into my small bedroom.I grabbed some medicinal cream and rubbed it on my bruises before laying down on the bed and covering myself with the blanket.I felt so woozy that I immediately fell asleep.After all, if Terry really wanted to avenge Michele, I could never avoid it. If he did not want that, then he would be gone after a while.I slept soundly.When I opened my eyes again, it was already dark outside.My stomach was loudly growling. I had awoken from hunger.I bitterly smirked. After my son died, I was all alone. I did not care about my health.If I could avoid eating, I would not eat. If I became too starved to continue on,

Terry's cool lips gently brushed my forehead. It was a brief, restrained gesture, like a passing breeze, and then he pulled away."Adrianna, don't push me away. I'll prove to you through my actions that I'm serious." His deep, soothing voice carried warmth as he locked eyes with me.My heart began to race. An unfamiliar emotion swept through me, impossible to ignore. I had been alone for so long, drifting like a leaf in the wind. No one, aside from my son, had ever made me feel pure, untainted affection.It made me want more, but I didn't dare to accept it."Terry, if you're determined to go mad, do it without me. I don't have time for your games." I shook his hand off harshly and turned, fleeing as fast as I could."Get some rest!" His low, rich voice followed me, even as I slammed the bedroom door shut behind me with a loud thud.…Downstairs, Scott leaned casually against his luxury car, eyes fixed on the window of my fifth-floor apartment. He pulled out a cigarette and placed