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Sir Edward’s brows raised as he was momentarily taken aback by Adrian’s words. “Wow,” he breathed as he regained his composure and stared at Adrian with a hint of pride. “I must say I wasn’t expecting you to make such a decision. The imperial circle is a hard nut to crack, but there’s nothing to hard for we Youngs. I’m proud of you, son and I’ll give you all my support.” “Really?” Adrian's eyes rose in surprise, then a sigh escaped his lips as his shoulders slumped in relief. He hadn’t expected his father to agree with his decision so easily, but he was glad he did. It gave him a confidence boost of some sort and fueled his resolve too. “I really appreciate you giving me your support, father,” he admitted, his tone grateful and calm, “even though I had told you on such short notice.” Sir Edward smiled heartily, revealing a row of teeth that looked very white. The man surely took care of himself. “If I don’t support you my son, then who will I support?” He teased. “You becom
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“Alright, then,” Sebastian nodded in agreement with Nathan as he leaned back in his chair and twirled the wine in his glass. “My family’s company owns a news publishing subsidiary, so I’ll reach out to them with whatever rumor you want to spread, and we’ll get the ball rolling. By next week Monday, Anita should be topping the tabloids.” “Ooh…I like the sound of that,” Natalie giggled, her body thrumming with anticipation of what was to befall Anita. A sly but effective idea popped up in her head that instant and she decided to share it. “May I suggest a rumor that will get everyone talking?” She asked a little too enthusiastically. Nathan noticed the mischievous and eager look on her face, and he smirked. Turning to Sebastian, he raised his brow as though he was asking for permission, and Sebastian nodded for Natalie to go ahead. “Okay,” she began, tapping her chin in an exaggerated manner. “I was thinking we could accuse her of cheating on her husband by sleeping with the ow
RISE OF THE INVINCIBLE HEIR CHAPTER 198
“Lovely to see you after such a long time, Audrey,” Nolan Palmer flashed a toothy grin as he came to a stop in front of his former college classmate and longtime crush, without bothering to acknowledge that he had just bumped into someone. Audrey’s warm expression faltered, her eyes narrowing at Nolan. “Nolan, are you really going to act like you didn’t hear that?” Nolan tilted his head, confused, until he noticed some guests murmuring and staring at something behind him. Before he could turn, a firm hand clamped down on his shoulder and forcefully spun him around. Adrian stood there, his expression steely and his left eye twitching as though trying to rein in his anger. Nolan’s brows furrowed into a deep V as his eyes disdainfully flickered to Adrian’s hand on his shoulder before settling on his face. “Why are you touching me with your filthy hands?” He asked, a hint of disgust and hostility seeping through his voice. “Let go this instant.” But, Adrian didn’t budge, and hi
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Everyone watched with curiosity as a man stepped forward, and the guests parted a clear way for him to pass through. When he came into view, nobody recognized him, and they whispered amongst each other, wondering who he was.Cole turned to the man and raised an inquisitive brow. “May I know who you are, and why you’ll like to taste the whiskeys?”The man let out a polite smile as he came to a stop next to the scene. His gaze swept from Cole, to Nolan, then Adrian and Audrey before returning back to Cole.“My name is Joshua Weston, and I’m a professional whiskey connoisseur,” the man introduced as he pointed to himself. “Actually, I came here on behalf of my boss, Aiden Johnson, a luxury whiskey dealer. He’s supposed to be at this party, but he had an impromptu trip to make. That’s why no one recognizes me, I’m not a really known face, but I can taste the whiskeys and confirm their authenticity.”“Well, if you’re not really a known face, why should we trust your ability to detect genu
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Nolan turned to Joshua, his fists clenching and the veins in his temple throbbing. “My whiskey is genuine, and it’s obvious this loser has bribed you to lie against me! He spun toward Cole, and gave him the most desperate look he could muster. “Cole, you have to believe me,” he pleaded before pointing to Joshua, then Adrian. “They’re just trying to humiliate me! Please, throw them out!” Cole’s expression was unreadable, but a flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes as he became conflicted. On one hand he wanted to believe Nolan’s accusation, but on the other hand, Joshua’s confidence and expertise made it difficult to dismiss his judgment. Meanwhile, Joshua’s jaw tightened, and he met Nolan’s glare with an indignant expression. “Sir, I’ll advise you to watch what you say,” he spoke, his voice tight with a hint of irritation. “I’m certainly not biased, and I don’t appreciate you trying to damage my reputation. If you keep up with this accusation, then I’ll be forced to press
RISE OF THE INVINCIBLE HEIR CHAPTER 201
Lawrence Smith and his bodyguard, Kai, had just arrived at the driveway of Jordan Waynes’s villa when they saw a young man being escorted out of the mansion by two guards.Kai recognized him immediately, but Lawrence had no idea who he was, so Kai leaned in and whispered to him, nodding ever so subtly towards Nolan. “Boss, that’s Xavier Palmer’s son right there, and it seems he’s the only one who came to the party.”“How interesting,” Lawrence’s brow rose in intrigue, and a slow, calculating smile crept on his lips as he observed the way Nolan paced back and forth while throwing his hands in the hair, and muttering curses under his breath.His movements showed he was extremely pissed.An idea began to form in Lawrence’s mind, and he relayed it to Kai. “It seems something went on at the party that didn’t sit well with him,” he pointed out, his eyes gleaming strategically.“Maybe we can use his anger to our advantage, and get him on our side. If we play our cards right, I’m sure he’d
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As soon as Lawrence and Kai got inside the grand hall where Jordan Waynes’s party was being held, they scanned the room with sharp precision.The place was brimming with laughter as the guests engaged in light hearted conversation with each other.A tall, svelte and beautiful woman in a shimmering good evening gown stood on stage, her melodious voice echoing round the room as she sang classical tunes.Her presence commanded attention, yet Lawrence and Kai barely noticed. They were searching for one person in particular—Adrian.Their search was interrupted as the beautiful lady on stage suddenly stopped singing, and the sound of cutlery tapping against glass resounded.“Attention everyone,” the gravelly voice belonging to none other than Jordan Waynes announced from where he was seated. “Sorry to cut the music short. I know you were all enjoying it, but I'd like to make a very important toast. After that we can go back to enjoying the party.”“Go ahead, Senior Waynes! We don’t mind!”
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It took a few minutes for the awkwardness in the atmosphere to subside, but once it did, the party returned to its lighthearted state. The beautiful singing lady also climbed back on stage, and continued serenading the room with beautiful melodies.Lawrence, who had been fuming in envy at how comfortable Adrian was around the Waynes, saw an opportunity to gear his plan into action.He snapped his fingers at Kai. “Where’s the gift I prepared? Now will be the perfect time to present it to Jordan. Let’s get this old man wrapped around our fingers.”Kai promptly produced a polished wooden box from the inner pocket of his coat. “Here you go, boss,” he mumbled as he handed the box to Lawrence.A smile broke out on Lawrence’s face as he took the box from Kai, and admired its intricate designs. Inside the box, lay medicinal herb capsules, but mixed among them were the Yao Jin/ mind control pills. He had snuck some of the Yao Jin pills into the box, and because of their identical color they b
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Henry and Evelyn froze like deers caught in headlights as Adrian’s voice echoed throughout the hall.All eyes turned to them, and in that moment, they wished the ground would open up and swallow them whole.Evelyn was the first to regain her composure, and she instantly replied with a nervous chuckle. “Yes…but the thing is…”She trailed off as she scrambled for an excuse to give, and then it hit her.She quickly jabbed Henry’s stomach with her elbow, and the moment he winced, she wrapped an arm around his shoulder.“Henry suddenly developed a stomach upset!” She announced dramatically. “I need to take him to the hospital right away.” Henry immediately caught up to her plan and clutched onto his stomach, feigning more pained groans. “Ouch…it hurts.”Adrian cocked a brow as he instantly saw through their lies, and luckily for him, he was already two steps ahead.“That’s too bad,” he smacked his teeth in feigned sympathy. But then his expression lit up. “Fortunately, we have a medical
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The hall was thrown into a panic-filled frenzy as Natalie pulled the trigger, and everyone’s heart lodged in their mouths as they dreaded what they’d see.As soon as the gun fired, Adrian stepped in front of Anita, completely shielding her.The world around him blurred as a sudden feeling overtook him and he saw the bullet moving in slow motion.His hand instinctively shot out and before he could even process it, the bullet got trapped between his fingers.The hot metal of the bullet would have seared the hand of an ordinary human, but Adrian was far from ordinary. The moment he realized he had caught the bullet, the world around him returned to normal.Natalie’s eyes widened in disbelief. “H-How..?” The words fell from her lips, but she didn’t complete them as she pulled the trigger again, with more force this time.Luckily for her, she had been wise enough to load the gun with more than one bullet.Adrian saw the second bullet coming and in one swift motion, he caught it with his o
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As soon as Adrian made the announcement, all eyes turned to Anita, who looked completely stunned that the spotlight was on her.Adrian extended his hand toward her, a charming smile gracing his lips. “Come, Anita. Come to me.”Anita did her best to maintain a composed smile, hiding her unease as she gracefully approached Adrian.Regina and Vincent followed closely behind, their expressions equally confused.Anita was endowed in a shimmering, diamond studded powder-blue gown which had a thigh-high slit that revealed glimpses of her slender, toned legs as she walked.Her brown hair was styled in bouncy waves, and her beautiful features became more striking with the minimal makeup she had on.The guests all let out collective gasps as the spotlight followed her.Her flawless face, luscious hair, and the stunning dress made her seem like she had descended straight from heaven. Adrian was captivated by her radiating beauty, and couldn’t stop smiling.When Anita finally reached him and pla
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The hug between Regina and Adrian lasted for a few seconds before Regina pulled back, and all the while Adrian’s eyes protruded from their sockets.He couldn’t just hide his shock.Regina’s hands lingered on his arms as she stared at him with affection. “I never thought I'd say this,” she admitted with a chuckle. “But I’m very grateful to you. I misjudged you, and I apologize for ever underestimating you.”It took Adrian a moment to regain his composure, and when he did, he offered Regina a warm smile. “It’s fine, mother-in-law. I’m just glad I’ve finally earned your approval.”Regina nodded. “I’m glad too. I hope this marks a new beginning between us moving forward.”And with that, Anita and her father joined in the hug to seal the emotional moment of reconnection and reconciliation.>>>>>The Engagement Day…The party was already in swing, although the main event hadn’t yet begun because Anita hadn't yet arrived.Dignitaries from all over Wibston were gathered in the grandiose hal
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Anita’s eyes widened as her legs twitched again…and again. “Oh my God!” Her breath hitched as she regained sensation in her limbs. “I can feel my legs! I can feel my legs!”Regina and Vincent froze, their gazes gluing to her trembling limbs in pure disbelief.“You can feel your legs?” Regina echoed shakily. Anita nodded frantically as her fingers dug into the sofa while her legs kept twitching uncontrollably. When Adrian felt like he had transferred enough energy to Anita’s spine, he let go of her hand.A deep breath escaped his mouth as he felt the drain of energy from his body. His vision blurred for a moment before stabilizing, and when he finally looked at Anita, she was staring at him in awe.“How do you feel now?” He asked in a slightly hoarse voice.Anita let out an incredulous laugh. “My legs…I can feel them.” Her voice sounded very excited. “I can even move my toes. Look…”She demonstrated her words by wiggling them, her eyes shining with childlike wonder. “Good.” Adrian
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Adrian maintained a serious expression as he met Anita’s confused gaze. “I have…abilities,” he confessed.Anita blinked, and she removed her hands from Adrian’s grip. “What?” Adrian inhaled and continued. “After coming in contact with the mystic scroll of an ancient Chinese grandmaster, I gained martial arts and healing abilities. I want to help you walk again, if you’ll let me.”There was a brief silence before Anita’s face contorted in deeper confusion. “This doesn’t make sense. How can a scroll give you abilities?”“Do you think we’re fools or something?” Regina scoffed from behind Adrian. “I thought you had changed from your slimy ways, but it seems I overestimated you.”“I have to agree with my wife on this one, son,” Vincent added with a frown. “Making a joke out of Anita’s condition is highly insensitive. I expected better from you.”Anita’s eyes glistened as she stared at Adrian with hurt written all over her face. “I can’t believe you would play with my feelings like this?
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The next day, Anita and Adrian sat in their living room at the Glorious Garden Estate, waiting for Anita’s parents to arrive.Anita’s heart pounded and she placed a hand on her chest, taking in deep breaths in a bid to calm it.Adrian noticed her anxiousness and squeezed her hand, though his was a bit sweaty. Today wasn’t just about Anita’s pregnancy revelation, it was also the day he’d propose to her and reveal his abilities. He tried his best to keep himself calm, despite how almost impossible it seemed.The moment Anita saw Regina and Vincent coming down the stairs, her nerves skyrocketed and she tightened her hand around his.“Breathe, Anita. It’ll all go smoothly,” Adrian whispered to her, though it felt more like he was assuring himself.Regina’s gaze landed on them the moment she reached the foot of the stairs, and her steps slowed as she narrowed her eyes suspiciously.“What’s going on?” She voiced out as her eyes alternated between their awkward expressions. Vincent, on th
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The sales lady paused in her tracks at Evelyn’s words, and her eyes nervously darted to Adrian, unsure of what to do. “Sir…”“Ignore her,” Adrian interjected in an indifferent tone. “Just get me the ring. Whatever the price is, I’ll pay.”The saleslady nodded and was about to take another step forward when Evelyn dragged her back by the collar. You dare ignore me?!” Evelyn hissed with her hands raised in a bid to slap the lady, but Adrian quickly intercepted the hit by catching her wrist mid-air.He flung it back to her side, and gave her a hard stare. “Don’t lay your hand on her again. You have no right to.”The last shred of control in Henry snapped and he lunged at Adrian, grabbing him by the collar.“How dare you lay your filthy hands on my girlfriend!” He spat, his eyes shooting lasers at Adrian’s face. “It seems you must be seeking death!”Adrian’s gaze flickered down to Henry’s hand fisting his collar, then back up to meet his glare. “You have exactly five seconds to get your
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Three days later…Anita was finally discharged from the hospital, and Adrian took her back to their house. There was another emotional reunion; this time between Anita and her father, Vincent, who had just returned from a spiritual center, where he had gone to pray for her speedy recovery. He wasn’t happy to see his daughter in a wheelchair, but was grateful she was alive nonetheless.Speaking of Anita’s condition, Adrian had tried to heal her back at the hospital, but his attempts had failed.He restlessly wondered why until Grandmaster Xu appeared to him in a dream-like trance and told him that his abilities would only work on Anita if she knew about them….and believed in them.Because to be healed, one had to believe.Therefore, Adrian came up with an elaborate plan to break the news to her.He would do it as part of the special birthday package he had organized for her. A package that included his proposal and the lavish engagement party he had promised her some weeks ago.Her a
