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A Rise to the Throne Chapter 36: Wedding Party Preparations.
As the days passed, Adonis and Valerie's bond with each other only grew stronger. They both felt a growing attraction towards each other, but neither dared to confess their feelings. Despite this, their mutual infatuation was palpable. On a bright, sunny morning, as Adonis was indulged in figuring out some distinct problems in the PDF document Don-Louisa had sent him dutifully concerning the bank's rising stock statement and the survey result of the transactions that had been carried out in the previous weeks, an unanticipated knock rapped on his room door. He could tell from its cheerful texture, and the manner at which the person knocked that it was none other than the lady who always seemed to blow his mind away with little to no effort. “Door's open,” he boomed, inviting her in. His eyes went to the door the moment it swung open, revealing a Valerie basked with all pretty glory in the world. She wasn’t clad in her usual, formal attire, but rocked a pair of crazy jeans (of the mo
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 37: Wedding Party I.
The atmosphere rocked with the symphony of a tango music as the massive hall swarmed with different people. Not one person looked below dignified, as they all portrayed one curtsey or the other in their expensive get-ups, some making merry, cheering wine and buzzing with hearty laughter in their conversation while others moved their bodies rhythmically as they danced in sync to the music as they awaited the starting of the main event. Valerie was immediately indulged with conversation the moment they stepped foot into the bubbling hall, looking like an angel descent in her white, feathery, knee-deep dress that accentuated her svelte bodyline. Adonis, well fitted in a tux with his hair properly fixed that it enhanced his manly features and made him more attractive, accompanied her by the side, their arms interlocked. As they walked and Valerie mingled with some people that she supposedly knew, Adonis tried keeping his thoughts in check, mostly against ending up being talked scornful
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 38: Wedding Party II
“Hey Adonis! Long time no see, man!“ Jockey exclaimed with a wide façade of a grin on his face. The music tuned back on, this time, a slow waltz, distracting most people’s attention from them. Valerie, glancing from one man to the other in a perplexed disposition, trying to figure out the relation the two had that she was oblivious about. Adonis forced a tight-lipped smile and replied, “Yeah, it’s been a while, Jockey, ” Valerie could faintly sense Adonis’s discomfort and made to step in, but Jockey spoke before her. “You’ve only slightly changed from back then, Adonis. “ he stated to the hearing of most people.. “Although you still look like the total dork I used to bully back then in high school. I could practically recognize your dorkiness from afar off. “ When Valerie glanced at Adonis for a confirmation to what Jockey was saying, and saw his detached demeanor, one she didn’t appreciate, she stepped in. “Jockey, can you please leave us alone, now?” Jockey’s gaze diverted
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 39: Wedding Party III.
Adonis, certain it had been Jockey who’d pulled the stunt spoke up, though he knew without a doubt that defending himself would be nonbinding because the woman wasn’t ready to hear any sort of counter defense.“I'm sorry,” he stated apologetically to ease her riling, incessant behavior, but the woman wouldn’t still hear it. She blabbered non-stop and demanded that he be thrown out of the party. Valerie had to step in at that point.“Ma'am,” she called to the woman's attention. “Please stop making a fuss, he’s already apologized.”“I'm not going to let him off so easily for such act!” she rasped, prompting Valerie to up from her seat, dropping her utensils, and grip Adonis by the hand.“Once again ma’am, he said he’s sorry.” And without pausing to get a reply from the raging woman, or turning to observe the marveled gazes of everyone watching, she looked up at Adonis.“Let’s go,”Adonis couldn’t help but reason himself as an embarrassment as she pulled him with her out the dining hall.
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 40: The Wedding Party IV.
Adonis was lucky enough as after tracing his way towards the restroom's door and stealthily avoiding Reed, he fled through the exit, leaving her to writhe in the darkness. He found his way out into the hallway which also had a power outage, but in that moment, the lights came on again, cascading the entire hallway with its blinding luminescence. Adonis made sure to get as far away from the restroom as possible, to avoid Reed. Meanwhile, in the dining hall, there had been an uproar of confusion and diverse perplexity when the lights went off. It triggered the intensity of their noisy chatter that some men with few engineer skills had to go to the power room to check out the cause of the power outage. They figured the light control had malfunctioned and it was immediately fixed, restoring light current back to the whole rooms and lessening the perturbation in the dining room.The men that had fixed the lights informed them that it had just been a malfunction, alleviating their curiosit
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 41: Desperate Escape.
She was on her bed, lying in wait for an information when her phone began vibrating beside her, indicating that there was a call coming in. Harriet snatched the phone to her line of sight and answered the call the moment she saw the caller ID.“Have you done the job?” she inquired the moment she responded to the call, her brows creased with sheer curiosity.“Yes,” replied the deep, masculine voice from the other line. “We succeeded in locking them all in, not one escape path left.”Harriet grinned with sheer excitement at the news as her heart fluttered with relief and logistical, vengeful pride. She was finally getting back at Adonis for what he'd done to her Oliver. Ever since the doctor had told her that he had a fifty percent chance of survival, she had been darkened with the need for revenge against Adonis. She hired someone to keep on his tail and dig into his life to find out what she would use against him as her retaliation and found out that he was always around the woman th
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 42: Conflict.
The ceilings manhole started as their break way point. Valerie and Adonis had snuck out of the hall without anyone's notice, or so they thought, in search of the manhole created as a pathway to get to the ceiling, as it was their only suggest able path to freedom. Climbing into the manhole was a hassle, as the ladder leading up into it quivered at their weight when they climbed through it. It was feeble. Fragile, that they had to be careful going up to avoid a catastrophic downfall. It was encamped with an darkness as they stepped into it, with tiny rays of dim light seeping through some parts of the ceiling and the light reflection that eluded from outside the hole. Turning on their phone torches to aid their sight, they journeyed into the maze-like path in search of an exit route. It was no easy feat, as they stayed for more than five hours up in the ceiling for an exit that wasn’t coming to view. “Gawd!” Valerie exhaled, exuding tiredness as a she sat down on one of the ceili
A Rise to the Throne Chapter 43: Tension Brewing.
On the course of his deliberation, Adonis then decided that getting Valerie to a medical center first was fairer, as he couldn’t bear her little pained whimpers in the back seat of her car. She laid at the backseat, fragile and in pain—and it hurt his gut so badly. He knew that he could not just give an excuse as to why he wasn’t at the palace as it would tag him as irresponsible and not fit for the throne to Oliver's favor. He didn’t want that. And then was when a rising need for Jesse erupted, because he couldn’t also leave her side. He glanced at Valerie through the rear-view mirror at the back seat in her distressed state and his remorse piled. But before he could rev up the car engine to move, his phone beeped, signaling to his attention that a message had entered his phone. He looked into it and confirmed that it was a message from Jesse. In case you get this message, your highness, we’re already at your location; it read. Adonis typed in a brisk reply about the others tha
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Chapter 135: Born to be King.
Meanwhile, in the palace, the elders sat in somber silence, each lost in their own thoughts as they waited for their prince’s return. Jesse's watch seemed to tick louder with every passing second, a constant reminder of Adonis's absence. They all shared the same unspoken hope that Adonis would return safely, that his plan had succeeded.Suddenly, the room was jolted by the abrupt entrance of an excited messenger, who burst into the chamber with breathless urgency. "The prince is back!" the messenger exclaimed, unable to contain his joy.Without hesitation, the elders and Jesse rushed outside, their faces alight with anticipation. Their hearts swelled with relief and joy as they laid eyes on Adonis and Valerie, who walked toward the palace in a regal and triumphant manner. Adonis, his presence commanding, strode majestically with Valerie by his side, a living testament to the successful rescue.Jesse approached them, his relief was obvious as he greeted the prince with a deep bow. Adon
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Chapter 134: Rescuing Valerie.
Adonis clenched his fists, his anger boiling over as he continued to listen to Oliver's sinister demands. "You heartless bastard!" he spat, his voice trembling with a mix of fury and desperation. "What do you want with my wife? She's innocent in all of this and you know it! This is not necessary at all!"Oliver's voice remained chillingly composed as he replied, "Adonis, your wife's fate is in your hands. All your protests and shouts won't change a thing. H\You know what you need to do but I will be a darling and just repeat them for you: step down from your position as the heir to the throne. Then, prepare an official statement, one that will be signed by the kingmakers and the tribunal. And this time, that is not all that you will do, let me add one more that I have not added before, Adonis, you will deliver this statement to me in person, and only you should come with it."Adonis attempted to reason with Oliver, his mind racing for alternatives, but before he could make any headway
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Chapter 133: Oliver is back again.
The next day, as Adonis stood at the crime scene, frustration and weariness washed over him. The weight of the situation pressed heavily on his shoulders, burdening him with unanswered questions. He recalled the call he had received from Oliver during his joyous wedding party, the moment when everything had taken a dark turn.He turned to the acting commissioner, his eyes burning with determination and anger. "Why wasn't I informed about Oliver's escape?" Adonis demanded, his voice filled with frustration. "I trusted you to keep this city safe, to keep my loved ones safe!"The acting commissioner sighed heavily, his gaze filled with remorse. "Your highness, I didn't want to ruin the joyous atmosphere of your wedding day," he admitted. "The truth is, the police station was attacked, and Oliver managed to escape yet again. We kept it from you to preserve the happiness of the moment and also due to the fact that it was just so hard to tell especially since its not his first time."Adonis
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Chapter 132: Reconciliations and Tears.
Heril's eyes remained widened in disbelief even when Adonis confirmed what he had just said. He couldn't fathom that his little sister was engaged to the Prince of the city. It all felt surreal, like a dream."Valerie, is this true?" Heril asked, still struggling to grasp the reality of the situation.Valerie nodded, her cheeks flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and pride. "Yes, Heril. Adonis and I are engaged, you still think that I could never get such a man?"Adonis decided to show Heril the depth of their connection. With a gentle smile, he approached Valerie, his eyes locked onto Heril's. He embraced Valerie tenderly, pulling her close to him. It was a silent but powerful gesture that spoke volumes. Adonis was staking his claim, declaring his love for Valerie in front of her brother.As they stood there in that heartfelt embrace, Heril's initial shock began to give way to a sense of acceptance, and perhaps even happiness for his sister. Adonis even went further to gently ra
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Chapter 131: Valerie’s Brother.
As they made their way back to the palace, Adonis decided to contact his lawyer to inform him about Oliver's capture and discuss rescheduling his case.He dialed the lawyer's number and, after a few rings, the lawyer answered."Hello," the lawyer said.Adonis replied, "Hello, it's Adonis. I wanted to let you know that Oliver has been apprehended, so we need to reschedule my case as soon as possible."The lawyer, however, had some news that Adonis wasn't entirely pleased with. "I understand your urgency, Adonis, but the city currently has a backlog of cases, and it might take some time before we can secure a new date for your hearing."Adonis, slightly frustrated, responded, "you’re saying that even as a prince, I still have to wait too?"The lawyer, maintaining his professionalism, explained, "It's a matter of protocol, Adonis. We'll do our best to expedite the process, but we must follow the established legal procedures."Adonis, though not entirely satisfied, reluctantly agreed, rea
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Chapter 130: They found him.
As Adonis and the elders anxiously awaited news of the police mission's outcome, a sense of unease hung heavy in the air. Adonis couldn't help but consider the myriad of possibilities that could derail their plans. What if Oliver had somehow learned of the police's approach and was lying in wait to ambush them like he had done twice? What if his henchmen had already scattered upon hearing of the police's arrival? Maybe he still had more minions giving him information? Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, and Adonis' patience and hope was starting to waver. Some of the elders began to voice their doubts, questioning whether everything was truly unfolding as Adonis had envisioned. They had been waiting for nearly an hour, and the absence of any updates was gnawing at their patience too. Adonis remained silent, but the seeds of doubt had already been sown in his mind. The uncertainty of the situation weighed heavily on him, and he couldn't shake the feeling that their carefully laid pl
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Chapter 129: Agreeing to Step Down.
While Adonis stood in the room with the unconscious guard, Jesse suddenly busted in, holding Adonis's phone. The screen displayed an incoming call from an unknown number, which, in their world, meant it was likely Oliver on the line. Adonis took a deep breath and answered, bracing himself for what was to come. "Adonis," Oliver's voice echoed through the phone, "it's time." Adonis couldn't contain his curiosity any longer. "Who tipped you off about our coming?" he demanded, hoping to unravel the mystery. Oliver's response was far from what he expected. "Oh! I had no idea you were coming, Adonis," he replied, genuine confusion in his tone. "I didn't even know you had been to our previous hiding spot. But it seems even nature is conspiring against your success." The revelation left Adonis perplexed, wondering how Oliver had managed to stay one step ahead without any external information. Oliver continued, hinting at his usual threat. "Get ready, Adonis," Oliver warned. "The second p
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Chapter 128: Tracking Oliver.
The tracker had arrived, and Adonis wasted no time briefing him on the task at hand. They needed to locate Oliver through a phone call, and the tracker assured them that he could accomplish the job. He emphasized the necessity of a ninety-second call to pinpoint Oliver's location accurately. With their plan in motion, they turned their attention to the captured guard, their determination unshaken. They needed him to make the crucial call to Oliver, even though he had deleted all traces of their previous conversations. Initially, the guard remained silent, stubbornly refusing to cooperate. But as the pressure mounted, he finally relented and dialed Oliver's number. The call went through, and Adonis took the phone, speaking calmly but urgently. "Oliver," Adonis began, "we've captured one of your minions yet again." There was a pause on the other end, and then Oliver's voice, cold and calculating, responded. "Who told you those were my minions, Adonis? They were nothing more than tool
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Chapter 127: Uncooperative Guard.
Pleasantries were exchanged as they all settled around the table at the casino. Adonis observed the familiarity the elders shared with King Clark, who greeted him with a hint of amusement."Prince Adonis," King Clark said, a mischievous glint in his eye, "it's truly delightful to finally meet the lost but found prince in person."Adonis, though puzzled by the king's words, offered a polite nod. "Likewise, King Clark."However, as they indulged in the various games and distractions the casino had to offer, Adonis couldn't help but sense a subtle shift in the king's demeanor. What had started as a friendly encounter took an unexpected turn when King Clark began to act rudely.He fired questions at Adonis with a mocking tone, each one designed to taunt. "Do you know how to play the 'rich men' games, Adonis? After all, you've just become a prince. Do you know how to act rich, or have you been poor your entire life?"The others at the table remained silent, aware that King Clark was simply
