Adam couldn’t help but let a satisfied smirk creep onto his face as he thought about the events unfolding exactly as he had planned. He moved aside, pulling out his phone and dialing Hammer’s number with a practiced ease.The line barely rang before Hammer answered. “Lord Adam,” he greeted, his voice tinged with a mixture of respect and nervousness.“Why hasn’t Wilfred gotten Tessa to sign the contract yet?” Adam’s tone was sharp, leaving no room for excuses.Hammer, sensing the frustration in Adam’s voice, quickly responded. “Sir, I was just about to report this. Wilfred went to the Armand residence to deliver the contract, but Ms Tessa was turned away by her family before she could even take a look at it.”Adam’s jaw tightened. “And what did Wilfred do?”“After they insulted her, he decided to teach them a lesson,” Hammer replied, his voice steady. “He left the contract there and warned the Armands to bring Ms Tessa back to sign it—if they know what’s good for them.”Adam’s expressi
Tessa wanted to pull away, to resist the overwhelming pull of Adam’s embrace, but he held her firmly. His hands were gentle yet insistent as he cupped her chin, guiding her face toward his, preventing any attempt to escape. Adam had waited too long for this moment, and now that he had it, he wasn’t about to let it slip away. He leaned in, capturing her lips in a kiss that was both demanding and tender.The kiss lingered for what felt like an eternity, lasting for a full two minutes. Tessa was breathless when Adam finally pulled away, her heart racing and her body trembling. Her cheeks were flushed a deep red, the color of ripe apples, glowing with the heat of the moment. They looked so tempting, so kissable, and Adam couldn't resist. He leaned in again, his lips finding hers with renewed urgency. This time, he pressed her back onto the couch, his hands exploring her, his body pushing her further into the cushions.Tessa was overwhelmed. At first, she didn’t resist, surrendering to the
The days that followed were surprisingly calm. Adam had settled into the Armand residence, slipping naturally into the role of Tessa’s personal driver. Despite the Armand family’s initial disdain, they hadn’t crossed any overt lines. They would cast disdainful looks or drop subtle insults, but Adam, focused on the bigger picture, chose to ignore them. His silent patience only seemed to frustrate them more, but he felt a quiet satisfaction in maintaining his composure. For now, the quiet suited him perfectly.The only thorn in his side was the bet he had won with Tessa. She'd allowed him to stay in her room, but her compromise had clear boundaries—literally. She had drawn an invisible line down the center of the bed, enforcing a strict “do not cross” rule. Adam found himself lying in bed each night, close enough to feel her warmth, yet forbidden from moving an inch closer. This silent restraint was both infuriating and amusing; he couldn't help but smirk each night as he eyed the imagi
"The young lady of the Deadskull Organization!"Wilfred's face paled as he processed the words. “I’ve never crossed paths with the Deadskull Organization. What do you want from me?” His voice was tense, and his body stiffened as the realization of the situation began to sink in. Fear was evident in his eyes, betraying the calm façade he tried to maintain.The Deadskull Organization was the archenemy of both the Supreme General and the Redblood Organization, infamous for their ruthless power and far-reaching influence. The leader of Deadskull was renowned not only for commanding a legion of capable and dangerous members but also for being a tactician of the highest order, known for striking fear into even the most formidable of foes. Wilfred, despite his reputation, could barely hold his ground against the Deadskull elite, and he knew it.Selena, however, wasn’t just any member of the Deadskull Organization. She was one of their most gifted and deadly operatives. A genius who had rapid
Here’s an improved and expanded version of the “The Darkclaw Corporation project requires a substantial investment, and our company is currently facing liquidity problems. We urgently need to secure a powerful partner,” Tessa explained, her voice tinged with concern.Adam raised an eyebrow, his tone skeptical. “Why not? The project investment is only around three billion dollars. The Armand family is the wealthiest in Storm City—surely they can afford it?”Tessa’s smile faltered, and she gave a bitter chuckle. “The Armand family may look prosperous from the outside, but internally, we’re crumbling. As you know, our primary business has been real estate, and the market has been in decline for years. If this continues, bankruptcy is just around the corner.”Adam's expression softened, understanding dawning on him. Tessa wasn’t just asking for help—she was desperate to secure this deal to save her family’s future.“I see… So that’s why you’re so eager to secure the Darkclaw Corporation
Adam froze, his heart racing with rage and worry. Without wasting a second, he charged toward the pavilion—but it was empty. He sprinted to the lobby, but silence filled the air. Not a soul was in sight, not even a waiter.Suddenly, Wilfred appeared, a smug smirk on his face. "Supreme General, follow me if you want to see your wife."Adam’s eyes narrowed, but he suppressed his urge to strike. He had no choice but to follow.Wilfred led him down through winding corridors, finally reaching an underground palace—a massive chamber lit by flickering torches, with hundreds of menacing figures lining the walls. Each man looked more dangerous than the last, their eyes gleaming with cruel intent. In the center of the chamber, Adam spotted Tessa, tied to a chair. She appeared unconscious, likely drugged, her head hanging forward as if lost in some dark slumber.Beside her stood a woman, young and striking, with an air of cold command. She looked up as Adam entered, a chilling smile spreading ac
Apologies for the abrupt end there. Here’s an improved and complete version of your passage:---Adam clenched his fists, fury pulsing through his veins. He wanted nothing more than to rip the wicked woman before him to pieces.“Fine. I’ll give you the amulet,” he said, his voice low and controlled. “But you have to let her go.”Selena arched an eyebrow, her lips twisting into a mocking smile. “You’re in no position to negotiate with me, Supreme General. Hand it over, quickly. These men are getting impatient.”Reluctantly, Adam reached into his pocket, drawing out the amulet. He tossed it over, his mind racing with possible plans.Selena’s eyes gleamed as she caught the amulet. She held it up, then pulled out another, bearing a distinct dragon symbol. Adam's eyes widened in shock.“How… how did you get that?” he breathed, recognizing it immediately.With a smirk, Selena drew out a third amulet, the cursed idol. She laughed triumphantly, holding them up for all to see. “At last! Two of
The brawny men couldn’t wait any longer. At Selena’s command, they surged forward, their eyes gleaming with eagerness as they closed in on Tessa.“You vile woman! I’ll have your life!” Adam’s roar thundered, filling the entire hall. The sheer intensity of his voice seemed to shake the very foundation of the place. His fury was unlike anything anyone had ever seen.His outburst was more than just sound. The power laced in his voice sent a shockwave through the crowd. Those from the Wilfred family who had yet to reach the Warrior Realm fell to their knees, clutching their heads in agony as blood trickled from their noses and ears. Even the warriors among them staggered, their senses overwhelmed, trying desperately to block out the ringing in their heads.Selena’s face went pale. “Celestial Realm?” Her voice wavered, her confidence shaken. “That’s impossible!” The shock in her eyes betrayed her surprise. Reaching the Celestial Realm was a feat so rare that only a handful in history had m
“I’ll take it then,” Reeves said, his expression lighting up with satisfaction. In fact, he looked almost gleeful as he turned to the staff and asked, “How do you feel after I’ve bought your dog for five million?” “Mr. Reeves, are you serious?” the staff member stammered, her eyes wide with disbelief. Reeves nodded confidently and wrote a check for five million dollars right away. When the staff took the check from his hand, she still seemed stunned, unable to process what was happening. Clement was so elated that he turned to Stacey and said, “Ms. Gold, can you do me a favor? Tell your hotel staff to have the dog killed and retrieve the pill from its stomach.” Stacey hesitated for a moment but then nodded. She quickly called two hotel employees over to take the pug away. It was only then that everyone in the room seemed to grasp what was going on. The initial fight between Clinton and Reeves over the dog hadn’t been about the animal at all. Instead, it was about the pill the pu
“I’ll take it then,” Reeves said, his expression lighting up with satisfaction. In fact, he looked almost gleeful as he turned to the staff and asked, “How do you feel after I’ve bought your dog for five million?”“Mr. Reeves, are you serious?” the staff member stammered, her eyes wide with disbelief.Reeves nodded confidently and wrote a check for five million dollars right away. When the staff took the check from his hand, she still seemed stunned, unable to process what was happening.Clement was so elated that he turned to Stacey and said, “Ms. Gold, can you do me a favor? Tell your hotel staff to have the dog killed and retrieve the pill from its stomach.”Stacey hesitated for a moment but then nodded. She quickly called two hotel employees over to take the pug away.It was only then that everyone in the room seemed to grasp what was going on. The initial fight between Clinton and Reeves over the dog hadn’t been about the animal at all. Instead, it was about the pill the pug had
Clinton looked utterly heartbroken, his shoulders sagging as disappointment swept over his face. Stacey, standing nearby, mirrored his dismay, her lips pressed into a thin line.“Ms. Gold, Mr. Clinton, Mr. Reeves—what are you doing?” Gerald asked, his confusion evident.Clinton sighed deeply, his expression darkening. Then, as if struck by a sudden realization, his eyes lit up with urgency. He turned toward the pug sitting innocently nearby and pointed at it. “Whose dog is this?”A staff member hesitantly stepped forward, her face pale with nervousness. “It’s mine, sir. I… I’m terribly sorry for bringing him here. It was unprofessional of me.”Stacey shot her a sharp look but quickly softened her tone. “Let this be the only time. Don’t let it happen again.”“Yes, Ms. Gold. Thank you!” The staff member bowed repeatedly in relief, but just as she began to leave with the pug, Clinton raised his voice.“Wait! Hold on!” he called out urgently.The staff froze mid-step, her heart racing. “Y
“Enough with the nonsense. You just got lucky with your guess. Don’t think you’re all that,” Henry said, rolling his eyes. Despite his dismissive tone, his fidgeting fingers betrayed his growing panic. David, sensing the tension, stepped forward with a scoff. “Even if Mr. Diamond’s painting is fake, it doesn’t change anything. He was deceived! He spent over ten million dollars on it—that’s worth far more than whatever trash you’re calling a gift.” Adam chuckled, his voice tinged with sarcasm. “Trash, you say? You’re calling the pill trash?” David snatched the small bottle from Adam’s hand, shaking it aggressively before pouring out a single black pill into his palm. “Look at this!” David held it up for everyone to see. “Who in their right mind would dare eat something like this? It’s nothing but a scam!” “Dad, look at this nonsense,” he added, handing the pill to Gerald. “Why should I waste my time looking at trash?” Gerald replied coldly, his face twisting in disgust as he
Stacey quickly understood Adam's intention and turned to an elderly man seated not far away. “Mr. Spark, you’re an expert in paintings. Could you help us authenticate this piece?”The room fell silent as all eyes turned to Charles Spark. Known as a renowned art expert, his opinion carried significant weight.One guest chimed in, “Mr. Charles Spark is a leading authority in the art world. If anyone can authenticate this painting, it’s him.”Another nodded in agreement. “But do we even need to go that far? Mr. Diamond wouldn’t dare gift a fake painting. He has a reputation to uphold!”“Exactly,” someone else added. “Ten million dollars is nothing to someone like him. Why would he risk his name over a counterfeit?”The murmurs of agreement spread through the room. Brian, however, felt a bead of sweat forming on his temple. His confidence wavered as he realized the scrutiny was about to intensify.Feigning nonchalance, Brian scoffed, “Authenticate it? That’s rich. But the painting has alr
Brian sneered with an air of superiority. “Well, brat, did you notice anything? Or are you just bluffing again?” Adam didn’t respond immediately. Instead, a playful smile danced across his lips as he picked up a glass of water from the table. He swirled the water in his mouth, as if savoring it, but he didn’t swallow. In a sudden, unexpected move, Adam sprayed the water directly onto the painting. “What are you doing?!” “How dare you?!” The room erupted in chaos. Wendy’s face turned beet red as she jumped to her feet, her finger shaking as she pointed at Adam. Brian was equally furious, his fists clenched tightly. Even Brenda, Gerald, and several other guests stared at Adam in disbelief. “You lunatic!” Wendy’s voice trembled with rage. “That painting is worth millions! How dare you destroy it? You must pay for this, or I swear you won’t leave here alive!” Tessa’s expression shifted from shock to anger as she shouted, “Adam, what are you doing? Are you out of your mind?” She gr
“Adam, I’m begging you. Please, just stop spreading these rumors.” Tessa’s voice trembled with a mix of frustration and disbelief, her gaze fixed on Adam with evident disappointment.She had always thought Adam had a tendency to boast, but this was different. This wasn’t mere exaggeration; it was crossing a line. Her chest tightened as the reality sank in—she was beginning to lose faith in him.Adam, however, remained calm. His sharp gaze locked onto Brian as he asked, “If you’re so confident it’s not a fake, would you allow me to inspect it?”Wendy, unable to hide her irritation, scoffed. “Inspect it? Do you even hear yourself? That painting is worth millions! How dare someone like you even think of inspecting it?”“Exactly!” Brenda chimed in, her arms crossed in disdain. “You have no right to touch something that valuable. If you so much as leave a smudge on it, you’ll be paying for it for the rest of your life!”Brian smirked arrogantly, adjusting his pristine designer watch as he
Gerald’s expression darkened further, his patience wearing thin. If it weren’t for Adam’s association with Stacey, he might have lashed out already. He clenched his fists, suppressing his growing annoyance.Meanwhile, Brian, oblivious to Gerald’s restraint, sneered disdainfully. “How shameless can you be? Offering this junk as a gift? It’s downright embarrassing.”“He’s absolutely right,” Wendy chimed in, her tone dripping with contempt. She rolled her eyes dramatically and added, “Just look at Mr. Diamond. His gift is worth millions, while yours is nothing but a worthless trinket.”Adam let out a quiet chuckle, his smirk widening. “I’ve been holding back, trying to ignore the two of you. But you’ve pushed me too far. Since you seem so eager, I have no choice but to expose the truth.”The sudden shift in his tone caught the room’s attention. Brian and Wendy exchanged uneasy glances but quickly masked their unease with indignation.“Expose us? You?” Wendy scoffed, crossing her arms. “W
“What? How dare you curse me?” Gerald’s voice thundered through the hall, his expression darkening with fury.“I’ve told you before—he’s nothing but an ungrateful wretch. Do you believe me now, Grandpa?” Brenda sneered, seizing the opportunity to pile on the insults.“How dare you curse Grandpa? Apologize to him immediately!” Richard roared, his face contorted with anger.“What are you waiting for?” Eleanor shouted at Adam, her voice trembling with rage. “Do you want to drag us all down with your reckless behavior? Apologize now!”Their frustration was palpable. Despite their disdain for Adam, he was still tied to their family through marriage. If Gerald's anger boiled over, it would spell disaster for everyone associated with him.“Adam, you’ve crossed the line this time! Apologize to Grandpa right away,” Tessa demanded, her face flushed with anger and embarrassment.The crowd, sensing the mounting tension, erupted into a chorus of condemnation.“What kind of son-in-law dares to curs