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A FORTUNE IN FURY: THE SECRET TRILLIONAIRE HEIR Chapter 146
The moment he got off the phone, he turned to the two women who were watching him intently, their eyes filled with curiosity. They had noticed the shift in his tone during the call, sensing that something significant had happened. Rose, the more assertive of the two, immediately rose from her seat and walked over to him. Her eyes, usually calm and composed, now revealed a flicker of frustration. "What's wrong this time?" she asked, placing a comforting hand on his shoulder. It was a gesture meant to offer him support, but Adrian could see the weariness in her expression. This life they were leading, filled with danger and uncertainty, was taking its toll on her. Rose was accustomed to living on the edge, but it was clear that she was growing tired of it all, even though she tried to hide it.Adrian took a deep breath before replying, "It's Hargreaves. Kevin’s stupid stunt lande her in the hospital." His voice was calm, but it was laced with concern, he understood what Rose was going
A FORTUNE IN FURY: THE SECRET TRILLIONAIRE HEIR Chapter 147
The next day, Adrian woke up with a start, he didn't necessarily sleep well, his nights were plagued with dreams and they were disturbing to say the least. He had dreamt of Rose dying over and over again and this put him in a haughty mood all morning. He had slept in his quarters in the Brooks' home ground and the entire setting made him feel even worse. He sat up and decided to get up with his morning exercises. It's been a long time since he's done that he was either rushing to go to work early in the morning or he was trying to run from death. After he was done with the exercises he decided to call Rose and check up on her. The girl had gone to her father's house and she felt safe there more than anywhere else. Although he didn't really want her to leave, he knew her safety was paramount and he wasn't going to joke with that. He picked up his phone and called her, the phone rung for almost ten seconds before she picked it up. “Who the hell is this disturbing my morning sleep?” S
A FORTUNE IN FURY: THE SECRET TRILLIONAIRE HEIR Chapter 148
He scanned the garden and soon enough, he discovered another dead bird in the distance. He furrowed his brows, a little confused. He glanced around his entire garden, trying to figure out what was wrong. He dropped the bird on the floor immediately and began to examine its body for any signs of injury, but he couldn't see any. He went to the second bird and saw the same thing. This one in fact had a tomato skin glued to the upper part of the beak and Adrian could see it was eating from his tomato. He’d never tried to chase pests away from the farm ever since he got full ownership of it. He’d disregard every procedure to keep them away, since he had no interest in eating from it per say. He just liked the sentimental feeling the garden provided him. He picked up the two birds, plucked two of his tomatoes and carried them out of the garden. Just as he was going in, he encountered Maria and her twins on the way. The lady glanced at him and averted her eyes immediately. The children on
A FORTUNE IN FURY: THE SECRET TRILLIONAIRE HEIR Chapter 149
Adrian could see how much pride his mom had in him when he picked up the phone to call Blinks, he could see the corners of her lips twisting into a smile. She was enjoying the moment and the reason she told him to get her a car was because she wanted to see if he could. He smiled, although she never did tell him most things with words and all, he could always pick them up in her subtle actions. She was always guarding against him doing too much or being like his father. She wanted him to be a better person and he could understand that well. He dialed the phone and Blinks picked up. “Hey man,” Adrian greeted. “Hey,” Blinks replied. “What's up?”“Oh nothing much, I was just hoping you can pick me up at the Brooks mansion,” he said. “Me and my mom.”Blinks smiled. “I am in front of the house already. I am still your bodyguard, remember,” he said with a smile. “Can't leave you all by yourself with all this going on, I am going to drive to the front of the gate now,” he said and Adrian
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The car zoomed off and Adrian kept frowning at Blinks who was enjoying the moment. The bodyguard glanced at him and then clicked on the car's mp3 while staring at him slowly. Soon enough a rap song boomed in the car and Blinks began to lip sync to it much to Adrian's annoyance. He was about to tell him to turn it off when his mother joined the synching as both of them began to rhyme to the song. He glanced back at his mom and was surprised that she was into songs like this. Normally she listened to something slow and smooth. The fastest song she’s listened to was Reggae, now she was rhyming a rap song word for word and he began to get really jealous of Blinks. It seemed the guy knew his own mother more than he ever could and it made him feel like he didn't pay much attention to her most of his life. He sighed and just closed his eyes amidst their singing and drifted back into his thoughts. Today he didn't really plan to do anything but now he already had two things on his schedule.
A FORTUNE IN FURY: THE SECRET TRILLIONAIRE HEIR Chapter 151
Adrian walked out of the office and paused for a moment, leaning against the wall as he waited for Blinks to return. The office hallway was quiet, the hum of air conditioning the only sound as he glanced around, lost in his thoughts. After what felt like an eternity, Blinks came back, casually strolling down the corridor with a cold canned drink in his hand. It was his mom’s favorite brand, the kind Adrian used to see stocked in their fridge all the time. Blinks gave him a quick wink, before heading inside to deliver the drink. He reappeared a few minutes later, a satisfied look on his face.Once they were ready, they headed out of the entire office, they descended in the elevator, a small confined space that allowed them a brief moment of silence before they stepped out into the parking lot. As they approached the car, Blinks turned to Adrian with a curious look. “So you’re not staying around?” he asked, breaking the silence.“No,” Adrian replied firmly. “We have work to do,” he adde
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Harley glanced at the package they dropped on the table and stopped what she was working on for a while. She removed her gloves and moved to the end of the lab to wash her hands. She then came back to check the animals. “I can't tell from a glance,” she began as she examined them, checking out their bodies. “This is probably poison, as there is no physical injury, in fact their bone structure seems alright too,” she said with a sigh. “Where did you say you found them?”“I found them in my garden,” Adrian replied. “Did you apply any form of poison or bird repellent?” She demanded. “No. I didn't. I in fact invite them to eat in my garden, that's why I find this very suspicious,” he explained. The woman glanced at the birds again. “Okay, I will need some time to carefully test all this,” she explained. “I will get back to you in three days,” she nodded. “And that will be seven hundred dollars,” she rolled her eyes at Blinks. The latter chuckled and waved at her as they excused her to
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Adrian glanced up at his mom and smiled, she was in a serene mood. She had a cup of coffee by her side and she had a magazine in her hand. This was the kind of magazine that she usually read when she was at peace with herself. Adrian guessed coming back to town with an elevated purpose made her feel more at home. She usually came to the haughty remarks of the lady Barbara but that woman dare not try any nonsense with his mom now. He would bury her far down the seven hells… he stopped thinking and then smiled at his mom."Yeah," Adrian replied, taking a seat across from her. "Rose is heading out of town for a racing competition."Hailey raised an eyebrow, a smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "Racing, huh? She always was full of surprises."Adrian nodded, feeling a sense of pride in Rose's adventurous spirit. But there was a heaviness in his chest, an unease that he couldn't quite shake off."Mom, there’s something I’ve been meaning to talk about," Adrian said, leaning forward.
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The heavy iron gates of the prison creaked open, revealing a narrow passage that led to the visitors' area. Adrian felt a cold chill run down his spine as he stepped into the dimly lit corridor, the air thick with the scent of damp concrete and rust. The sound of his footsteps echoed in the narrow space, a lonely rhythm that matched the unsettling atmosphere of the place. He had been here before, years ago, but this visit was different. This time, he wasn’t coming to see a friend or a client—he was here to see Lazzaro, the man who had tried to destroy his family and his life.As he approached the room where Lazzaro was waiting, Adrian took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come. He had thought long and hard about this visit, wondering if it was even worth it. But in the end, his curiosity had won out. He needed to see Lazzaro one last time—to look him in the eyes and understand what drove him to commit such heinous acts.The guard opened the door for him, and Adrian step
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The tension in the room was palpable as everyone took their seats in the large, ornate boardroom. The long, polished mahogany table gleamed under the soft glow of the chandelier, and the walls were lined with portraits of the Brooks family, their stern faces watching over the gathering. It was a room where the most critical decisions in the company’s history had been made, but today, the atmosphere was different—heavier, almost suffocating.Adrian sat near the end of the table, his jaw clenched as he watched the members of the board filter in. He had barely slept the night before, the adrenaline from the chase still coursing through his veins. Blinks had assured him that the police would handle the aftermath, but it was hard to shake the feeling that something was still unresolved. He glanced around the room, noting the tense expressions on the faces of the board members and family members who had been summoned to this urgent meeting. Whispers filled the air, speculation running rampa
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Adrian’s heart was still pounding from the chaos inside the mansion when he rushed outside to find Blinks. The evening air was cool against his flushed skin, but there was a heaviness in his chest that wouldn’t go away. The door slammed shut behind him, muffling the sounds of heated arguments and panicked voices. He spotted Blinks near the garden, pacing back and forth with his phone pressed to his ear."Blinks!" Adrian called out as he jogged toward him, the urgency in his voice undeniable. "What’s going on?"Blinks turned to him, his face a mask of grim determination. He quickly ended the call and slipped his phone into his pocket. "We’ve got a serious problem, Adrian," he said, his voice low and tense. "Lazzaro’s gone desperate. Mr. Shin just sent word from the Black community—Lazzaro’s put a hit out on you. A group of assassins is on their way right now."Adrian felt a cold chill race down his spine. "Assassins? Here?"Blinks nodded, his expression hardening. "Yeah, and they’re no
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The grand hall was in utter disarray, a cacophony of raised voices and frantic gestures. The revelation that Adrian was the sole heir to Mr. Brooks’ empire had thrown the room into chaos. Lady Barbara was on the verge of fainting, Ada was livid, and Raymond and Lazzaro were locked in a heated argument with Anthony, who was valiantly trying to maintain control.It was then that the door to the hall creaked open, and the man who had been presumed dead, the very man who was the catalyst of this storm, walked in.Mr. Brooks stood at the entrance, his imposing figure framed by the light filtering in from the hallway. His presence was like a cold gust of wind that swept through the room, instantly silencing the tumult. All eyes turned to him, the shock evident on every face.“Father?” Adrian’s voice was the first to break the silence, disbelief etched in every syllable.“Yes, Adrian,” Mr. Brooks replied, his tone even, though his eyes softened as they met his son’s. “I’m alive. And I see I’
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The towering Brooks mansion loomed ahead as Adrian, Anthony, and Blinks approached in tense silence. The weight of the moment was palpable, each step they took echoing on the gravel driveway like the ticking of a clock counting down to an inevitable confrontation. Adrian’s heart raced as they reached the grand entrance, the large oak doors standing tall as if guarding the secrets within. For Adrian, this was a place of many firsts—the first time he set foot in the Brooks estate as a member of the family he was about to reveal himself to. The mansion’s grandeur could not mask the rot that had festered within its walls for years. Today, that rot was about to be exposed.The doors swung open, revealing a dimly lit grand hall. Lady Barbara stood near the fireplace, her posture straight but her face drawn with weariness. Ada and Raymond sat on one of the long couches, their expressions impatient and guarded. Lazzaro, leaning casually against the wall, gave Adrian a cold, calculating glanc
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Adrian sat silently in the car, the tension between him and Mr. Brooks palpable. The air was thick with unspoken words and years of unresolved issues. Mr. Brooks glanced at Adrian, his expression softening as he saw the storm of emotions in his son’s eyes."Adrian," Mr. Brooks began, his voice calm but heavy with the weight of what he needed to say. "I know you have a lot of questions. I owe you some answers."Adrian’s gaze remained fixed on the windshield, his jaw clenched. "You think?" he muttered, his tone sharp. "Why didn’t you tell me you were my father? Why let my mother suffer all these years? Why leave us in the dark?"Mr. Brooks sighed, rubbing his temples as if trying to ease the guilt that had been gnawing at him for years. "I wanted to protect you, Adrian. But I realize now that I failed in doing so."Adrian finally turned to look at him, his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and confusion. "Protect me? From what? From you? From the truth?""From the world," Mr. Brooks r
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Adrian paced the floor of the safehouse, his fists clenched and his mind racing. The events of the past few hours had left him seething with anger. “We need to get Rose somewhere safe,” Adrian finally said, his voice tight with restrained fury.Blinks nodded in agreement. “Agreed. She shouldn’t be here when we go after Lazzaro.”They didn’t waste any time. Within minutes, Rose was ready to go, her expression calm but determined. She wasn’t the type to show fear, and even now, after everything that had happened, she remained composed. “Where are we going?” Rose asked as Adrian helped her into the car.“To the police station,” Adrian said. “You’ll be under Penelope and Ramsey’s protection. They’ll keep you safe until this is over.”Rose nodded, trusting Adrian’s judgment. As much as she wanted to stay by his side, she knew that her safety—and the safety of their unborn child—was the priority.The drive to the station was tense but silent. When they arrived, Penelope and Ramsey were al
Chapter 181
Blinks was in the middle of cleaning his handgun when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen, immediately recognizing Adrian’s number. Without hesitation, he answered the call.“Adrian, what’s going on?” Blinks asked, his tone alert.“They’re after me, Blinks. At the restaurant. High-rise,” Adrian’s voice came through, tense but controlled. In the background, Blinks could hear the unmistakable sounds of gunfire and chaos.“I’m on my way. Stay low,” Blinks replied, ending the call before Adrian could respond. He quickly strapped on his holster, tucking a few extra magazines into his jacket. Before leaving, he dialed another number—Ramsey’s.“Ramsey, it’s Blinks. Adrian’s under attack. Restaurant in the high-rise. Get units there, now.”“Got it. I’ll send a team. You sure you don’t want to wait?” Ramsey’s voice was calm, but there was a note of urgency beneath it.“No time. I’ll handle it until you get there.” Blinks didn’t wait for a reply. He hung up, grabbed his car keys, and was o
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Adrian and Rose laid on the floor as the robbers were still making their rounds in the restaurant. Adrian kept his eyes down, trying to maintain a calm facade, though every instinct in his body screamed at him to stay alert. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.The robbers were systematic, moving from table to table, demanding wallets and jewelry. As they approached Adrian and Rose’s table, he felt a chill run down his spine. He subtly shifted his position, placing himself closer to Rose.One of the robbers, a tall man with cold eyes, pointed his gun at Adrian. "Wallet, now," the man ordered, his voice a low growl.Adrian nodded slowly, trying to keep his movements calm and deliberate. "Sure, no problem." He reached into his pocket, pulling out his wallet and holding it out for the man to take. The robber snatched it from his hand without a word, stuffing it into a bag slung over his shoulder.Just as Adrian thought they were moving on, the robber barked, "Head up! Le
