The room fell silent as Adele dropped the bombshell. Debra and the salespeople were stunned. Could it be true? Was this man really someone who could not be trifled with? Naturally, they had no knowledge of Edward Windsor.However, Debra was not one to back down easily. She decided to double down on her bet, determined to prove her point. "If he's so powerful, then why doesn't he prove it? Put Boss Chris on the speakerphone, let's hear it from him directly."Edward, who had remained calm throughout the entire ordeal, finally spoke up. "I don't need to prove anything to you. I know who I am, and I know what I'm capable of."With those ominous words, Edward approached another salesman, he introducing himself as Rossi. Meanwhile, Debra could not help but feel a sense of unease. Had she gone too far? Was it worth risking her job to prove a point? When she saw Edward chatting with Rossi, she had wondered what consequences she would face.Not far from where she stood, Edward expressed his ad

Brenda's heart leapt at Edward's words. She could hear the sincerity in his voice and felt a glimmer of hope that Edward might feel the same way she did."Thank you, Ed," Brenda said softly, "I understand that you might need some time to think about things. I just wanted to be honest with you about how I feel."Edward smiled, feeling grateful for Brenda's understanding. "I appreciate your honesty, Brenda. And I want you to know that I value our relationship and everything we've shared together."Brenda's heart sank a little at Edward's words, but she tried to remain hopeful. "Of course, I understand. I just hope that we can still remain close no matter what.""Absolutely."Brenda's heart swelled with gratitude and affection for Edward. She knew that he cared about her, even if he didn't feel the same way she did. And she was grateful to have him in her life.As they continued to talk, Brenda mentioned her high school's upcoming reunion, which was just two days away. She asked if Edwar

Edward called for a taxi as they gathered their belongings, and soon a yellow cab pulled up to the curb. He assisted Brenda and Sophie into the back seat before turning to the driver."Arial Hotel," he said.The driver nodded and started the car, heading towards the hotel. Edward followed them from behind in his car. The journey was tense and silent, each person lost in their own thoughts and worries.As they pulled up outside the hotel, Brenda and Sophie gasped in awe at the sight of the towering building before them. The Arial Hotel was one of the most luxurious hotels in the city, with plush furnishings and state-of-the-art amenities.Sophie's eyes widened as she took in the surroundings. "Wow, it's amazing!"Brenda chuckled. "It's definitely a step up from our usual accommodations. We'll have to make the most of it while we're here."Sophie turned to Brenda, with a mischievous glint in her eye. "You know, sis, I think you're really lucky to have Edward around."A wave of emotions

Edward's mind was in a frenzy as he heard Viktor's words. His right ear was still pressed against the other side of the door as his mind was bombarded with a thousand complicated thoughts.He could not believe what he was hearing. It felt like a surreal nightmare that he could not escape from. He had always known that he was adopted, but he had never considered that his biological family could be anything other than ordinary. He was starting to wonder if there was more to his past than he had ever realized.Questions raced through his mind.Who are the Windsors? What could they possibly want from him? How did his bloodline relate to the Windsors? Was he in danger? The uncertainty of the situation was overwhelming.Edward tried to recall any clues or hints that could provide some answers, but his mind was blank. His grandfather, Samuel, had always been loving and supportive, and he had never hinted at any secrets or mysteries surrounding his adoption.The more he thought about it, the

The three of them made their way out of the building and towards a black SUV parked outside. Jake opened the door for Edward, allowing him to slide into the back seat, while Mike got into the front seat next to the driver.As they drove towards their destination, Jake spoke up. "Sir, I want to assure you that this vehicle has been equipped with several security features, including bulletproof glass and reinforced doors. We have also installed a tracking device and a panic button, which will alert us in case of any emergency."Edward furrowed his brow, trying to make sense of the situation. He could not believe that he needed such heavy protection. It all felt like a plot from a movie. The thought of being in danger made him uneasy. He wondered what kind of danger he was facing that warranted such extreme measures."What kind of danger am I facing exactly? Why do I need all this protection?" Edward's unease turned into curiosity as he waited for Jake's response.Jake cleared his throat