Jenny continues to feel disdain for Adrian. She conveniently forgot that it was this very card Adrian had used to book the luxurious suite and the expensive dinner she had enjoyed the previous night. Her opinion of Adrian only darkened further, seeing him as an opportunist with no real merit of his

Adrian's mind drifted back to Max's birthday party, where Grandma Kathryn had mentioned Jack Russell's name in passing. Adrian remembered that Jack had always been the "perfect" candidate for Doris's hand in marriage according to her grandmother. Before Adrian entered Doris's life, Jack was the one

Adrian ignored him, focusing on the call. "Nancy," he said, his voice steady and commanding, "Conduct necessary investigations on Russell Joe Company and Quick Bucks Conglomerate and make sure that they go bankrupt immediately. No delays!" On the other end of the line, Nancy's response was swift an

The following evening, Adrian, Doris and her friend Jenny made their way to Mildas Hall, one of the high-end banquet halls in Jolley City. It was a beautiful venue, adorned with opulent chandeliers and marble floors, perfect for the get-together of Doris and Jenny's university classmates. The anti

Hansen's attention gradually shifted away from Adrian to Doris and Jenny. Both women were more strikingly beautiful and poised than his so-called girlfriend, Alora, which only fueled his interest. He formally greeted them, his ingratiating smile barely masking his intentions. "Good evening, Doris a