CHAPTER 31
Author: Anakin Detour
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Adam was stretched out in the penthouse lounge, eyes half-closed, relaxing after the smooth massage from Vanessa.

Then his phone buzzed. He grabbed it from the table without hesitation.

“Lord Adam,” a voice greeted him. It was Stacey.

“I’ve found a clue on what you’re looking for. The amulet.”

Adam sat up instantly, his mood shifting. “I’m on my way,” he said.

He slipped the phone into his pocket.

On the way to his car, he spotted an SUV pulling up too close for comfort. His brow furrowed when he recognized it—the Odias. Monica, his ex-mother-in-law, stepped out first, her expression dripping with disdain. Robin, her son, followed right after, grinning like he had already won something.

Adam’s shoulders stiffened. This was the last thing he needed today.

“Well, well,” Monica started, folding her arms. “Look who’s still crawling around the city like some stray dog.”

Adam stayed silent, locking eyes with her, waiting.

Robin sneered. “You know why we’re here, Adam. Where’s the ten millio
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