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Regina’s grip tightened around her phone as she stared at the photos of Adrian kissing Audrey at Jordan Waynes’s party. Her shock slowly morphed into anger as she struggled to regain her composure.Just then, Anita walked in through the door back from work, but Regina hadn’t noticed her because she was too engrossed in her phone.When Anita realized that her mother was staring angrily at her phone, her brows furrowed as she approached her. “Mom, what’s going on? I could sense your anger all the way from the door.”Regina finally noticed Anita’s presence, and she shook her head trying to bring herself out of her reverie before she shoved her phone toward Anita’s face.“Look,” she urged in a sharp voice. “Look at what I just saw on the internet,” she pushed the screen further toward Anita, disgust written all over her face. “A picture of none other than that worthless husband of yours kissing another woman.”“What…?” Anita’s forehead pinched in a frown as she took the phone from Regina,
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Adrian and Cole instantly rushed to Audrey’s unconscious body on the floor. “Audrey, what’s wrong? Wake up!” Cole blurted out, his voice laced with desperation as he shook her arms.Adrian’s brows furrowed as he studied Audrey’s limp form, racking his brain for a reason why she could have fainted so suddenly. He glanced at Cole as a question popped in his mind. “Does she have any underlying medical conditions?” Cole paused for a millisecond before shaking his head. “No, not any that I know of.”Meanwhile, Lawrence’s expression glinted with sly satisfaction as he watched everyone panic over Audrey. The distraction Kai had created was even more perfect than he had expected. Now, everyone’s attention had moved from him and focused on Audrey. His gaze flickered to Kai, who met his eyes with the same smug satisfaction. They exchanged subtle smirks, and Lawrence gave him a discreet thumbs-up.Then, shifting his gaze, Lawrence spotted Jordan Waynes, whose face had gone pale as he stared at
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Lawrence’s expression flickered with disbelief at first. But as Adrian’s declaration sank in, the disbelief twisted into a derisive sneer.“An insignificant bug like you wants to challenge a powerhouse like me?” He scoffed, arrogance dripping from his tone. “Do you think this is some kind of movie? A nobody like you can…and will never be able to lead the Imperial Circle.”The corner of Adrian’s lips tugged into a cold smile as his sharp gaze pierced through Lawrence’s arrogance. “Are you sure about that?” He calmly retorted. “From what I know, you need the support of the three most important members in Wibston, and the approval of the founder’s descendant to become leader. What if I told you I already have two of those individuals on my side?”He leaned in even closer to Lawrence so their faces were now inches apart. “I’ll advise you not to underestimate me or this insignificant bug will end up trampling upon you.”Lawrence stiffened and he fought to keep a confident gaze, even thou
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Nathan majestically strode into the living room of Grandpa Lloyd’s mansion, a smug smile settling on his lips as he spotted the look of disbelief on Anita’s face.Grandpa Lloyd and Grandma Esther also wore astonished expressions as they saw Nathan. Nathan, how are you here?” Grandma Esther wasted no time in voicing her confusion. “When did you get released from jail?”A glint of indignation flashed through Nathan’s eyes, but he masked it with an indifferent expression. “Well, since you all abandoned me, I had to find help from elsewhere. Someone who actually cares about me pulled a few strings and got me out,” he muttered through restrained spite.Then he turned to Anita, and his lips curved into a mischievous smile. “Hello, cousin, did you miss me?”Anita’s forehead pinched in an intense frown. While part of her was relieved to see her cousin out of jail, she couldn’t ignore the coincidental timing. How convenient was it that Nathan had been released on the same day the rumors about
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Jordan’s eyes widened. Beside him, Cole and Audrey exchanged shocked glances as they processed Adrian’s revelation..“Mind control pills?” Audrey blurted, her voice heavy with disbelief.“Yes,” Adrian confirmed firmly. “The first time was yesterday when he tried to give your grandfather Yao Jin pills under the guise of saving him. The second attempt was tonight, when he gifted him those Chong Cao pills, which were secretly mixed with Yao Jin pills.”“Unbelievable!” Cole spat, his expression tightening with fury. “How dare he try to take advantage of my grandfather like that?!”“He’s trying to get Senior Waynes on his side for the leadership position,” Adrian replied, his face grim. Jordan’s wrinkled forehead puckered in a an intense frown, and Adrian leaned in closer to him.“You have to be careful because I’m sure he’ll still try more tricks to get you. And to prevent him from gaining power, I’ve decided to run for the leadership position myself.”Jordan Waynes’s gaze snapped to Adr
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With a sigh, Anita conceded to Adrian’s apology as she finally spoke. “I won’t lie and say I wasn’t hurt by the photo,” she admitted, her voice small yet steady. “But I didn’t want to jump to conclusions. That’s why I asked for an explanation. And now that you’ve explained…” She paused, closing her eyes to take a deep, breath before opening them and continuing, “I forgive you.”The bout of anxiety Adrian felt faded into relief as he gently squeezed Anita’s hand a bit more. “Thank you for believing me…and forgiving me,” he said sincerely.But he noticed that she still wore a sad expression and his forehead pinched. It seemed there’s was something else weighing on her mind. “Anita,” he called out softly, making her focus fall back on him. “You look worried. Is there anything else bothering you?”Anita’s shoulders slumped and she blinked rapidly to push back the tears that threatened to escape her eyes. “It's just,” she slowly withdrew her hand from Adrian’s grasp, and rubbed at her te
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“And make it clear there won’t be any negotiations.” Adrian finished with a firm voice.Understood,” Rhea replied with a resolute tone. “I’ll prepare everything on my end and ensure the plan goes smoothly.”“That’s what I like to hear,” Adrian affirmed before the call came to an end. As he rose to his feet, his lips pressed into a thin line as one thought dominated the forefront of his mind.Whoever dared tarnished Anita’s image, no matter who it was, will surely pay.__________________Meanwhile, at the Royal Palace Hotel, Lawrence Smith was reclining on the plush sofa in his suite as he sipped his glass of scotch, his mind reeling from the events of that night.Just then, Kai, who had just finished with a phone call, entered the room and walked over to him with a satisfied smile on his face. “Boss, I have good news for you,” he mentioned as he came to a stop before Lawrence.Lawrence paused his drinking midway as he looked up at Kai, and cocked an inquisitive brow. “What is it? Woul
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Adrian’s gaze hardened and he stroked his chin as he weighed Anita’s theory.It definitely was way too coincidental.“We can’t just make a decision based on speculation alone,” he reasoned. “I’ll look into it and if it turns out to be true, then we’ll need evidence to back up our claims. I’m planning to meet up with Sebastian Palmer today and talk him into taking down the news.”Anita nodded slowly. “Alright. But be careful with him. He’s arrogant and entitled, and he might not listen to you.“Don’t worry,” Adrian assured, a resolute but cold smile curving his lips. “If he refuses, then there’ll be another way to convince him. One where he wouldn’t be given a choice.”***Meanwhile, at the Davies group, Nathan paced around the conference room while rubbing his hands together as he counted down to the time when his grandfather will begin his press conference.Natalie was seated near the end of the table while pressing her phone, but when she raised her head up and saw Nathan pacing rep
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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
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Regina’s heart sank to her stomach as Anita’s words replayed over and over in her head. She flinched as though she was burned, and her hand clutched her chest as she stared at her daughter in disbelief.“W-What?” The word fell out of her mouth in an incredulous whisper. “How can you say that to me, Anita? I’m your mother…the same person who gave birth to you and raised you to become the woman you are today. How can you just…just sever ties with me?”A flicker of guilt was ignited within Anita, but she steeled her expression. She had to show her mother she was serious, otherwise the woman would never change.“You brought this upon yourself,” she muttered bluntly. “You should have listened when I told you…no, begged you to stay out of my marriage.”Regina’s heart sank even further, and her breathing picked up. “I can’t…” she wheezed. “I can’t…”Doctor Arnold sensed that she was about to have a panic attack, and he rushed over to her.“Mrs. Davies. Can you hear me?” He called out to he
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Regina clutched her phone tightly as she entered further into the ward. Her eyes narrowed into a heated glare as they locked onto Adrian and Anita’s closeness.The sight of them together made her blood boil, but she pushed her irritation back down.After what she was about to show Anita, there’s no way she’d remain with him.Anita frowned as her mother approached, and any sense of relief she had felt from not seeing her earlier, vanished. “Mother, seriously. What is it this time?” She asked, resisting the urge to roll her eyes.Regina glanced between Anita and Adrian, and then a triumphant smirk formed on her lips as she wiggled the phone in her hand.“Here with me is evidence that this useless man doesn’t deserve to be with you.”Adrian’s brows cocked at Regina’s words.What game was the woman playing at now?Anita’s gaze shifted to the phone in her mother’s hand, and her frown deepened. “What evidence are you talking about?”She then turned to Adrian. “Do you know what my mother i
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Adrian was silent for a few seconds, then as though Doctor Arnold’s words just registered, some color returned to his face.“Pregnant?” He repeated, still trying to confirm that he hadn’t heard wrong. “As in…carrying a child?”Doctor Arnold’s smile remained on his lips. “Precisely, Young Master. Though I’ll need to run a test to confirm it.”Adrian clapped his hands together, and pressed them against his lips as his eyes glistened. “What a bittersweet moment. On one hand, my wife might be pregnant. And on the other, she has lost her ability to walk. How would she react to this?”Doctor Arnold sighed empathetically. “I don’t know. But we can only hope the joy of the pregnancy softens the blow of the other news.”The room went silent as Adrian wrestled with the conflicted emotions within him, while Doctor Arnold went back to monitoring the images on the computer.About half an hour later, the MRI was complete, and Anita was slid out of the machine.Her gaze flickered suspiciously betwe
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“You!” Regina lunged forward and jabbed a finger at Adrian while practically shooting lasers with her eyes. “Ever since you came into my daughter’s life, it’s been one misfortune after another! Why can’t you leave her alone? Can’t you see your presence is causing her more harm than good!”Adrian’s jaw clenched, the irritation on his face unmistakable. He was getting increasingly fed up with Regina’s tantrums, and was very close to losing it with her.But he wouldn’t. At least not today.Taking a deep breath to control his rising temper, he focused back on Anita and brushed an unruly strand of hair out of her face as he continued comforting her.Anita didn’t as much as spare her mother a glance as she tightened her arms around Adrian, finding solace in his comfort.This, coupled with Adrian’s snubbing, seemed to infuriate Regina further. “Hey! I’m talking to you!” She snapped and stepped forward in an attempt to yank Adrian’s arm off Anita’s shoulders, but the look he shot her way ma
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Regina rushed towards Anita’s bed, her entire body bubbling with excitement. Without hesitation, she snatched her daughter’s hand from Adrian’s and pushed him away. Then she took his place by Anita’s side.Adrian said nothing as he quietly stood off to the side and watched the mother-daughter reunion.“Oh, my child,” Regina gushed, her eyes crinkling at the corners with pure joy as she pulled Anita in for a hug. “You have no idea how glad I am to see you awake again.” Her expression softened as she stroked Anita’s hair. “I was so worried and scared you wouldn’t come back to us.”Anita leaned into her mother’s embrace as she hugged her back and inhaled the familiar scent of her hair. “How could I leave without saying goodbye?” She murmured against her mother’s hair whilst fighting back tears.The hug lasted for a few seconds before they pulled apart. And Regina smiled warmly as she wiped the tears that slipped from the corner of Anita’s eyes. “Thank you for not leaving us.”Anita r
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It had been three weeks since Anita’s accident, Adrian’s near-death experience, his defeat of Lawrence Smith and Kai, the revelation of his true identity to the Mullers, and the bankruptcy of the Yates family.Adrian hadn’t been surprised on the day when the warden at Hades Prison informed him about Tristan and Natalie’s attempt to get Nathan out. And because he expected it, he had already put a plan in place to ensure that Tristan and his family would be taught a valuable lesson.He didn’t do anything to Natalie because the realization that she would never be able to save her brother was already punishment enough.After the Yates company went bankrupt, they had tried to reach out to Adrian on several occasions, albeit indirectly through Jonah. They pleaded with him to reconsider, but he stood firm in his decision.Now, both they and the Mullers had been wiped off the radar of Wibston’s elite, and even average families.Meanwhile, after dealing with his enemies, Adrian hadn’t left t
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Tristan and Natalie remained in the car due to the intense apprehension they felt, but after a few moments of stalling, they mustered up courage and finally stepped out.Natalie clutched onto Tristan’s arm to support her unsteady legs as they cautiously approached the burly man guarding the entrance.“H-hi, uhm…we’re here to p-pick up an inmate. Please,” Tristan managed to stumble out the words, though his heart remained in his mouth.The officer didn’t respond at first as his gaze remained straight ahead. Then slowly, as though their presence just registered, he turned to them.His expression was stone-cold as he gave them a once over. “And who are you?” He demanded bluntly. “Haven’t you been told? No inmate ever leaves Hades?”Tristan forced down the tremor crawling into his voice. “I…I…we actually have permission. The Chief Warden is a…friend, and he agreed to release one of the inmates for us.”The officer stared blankly at Tristan, and the intensity of his stare made the young ma
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It took a few moments for Adrian’s words to sink into Robert and Liam’s minds, and when they did, their expressions shifted from regret to pure panic.Robert instantly jerked into action as he crawled over to Adrian, and clung onto his leg like someone holding on for dear life. “Please, don’t do that to us,” he choked out. “My company is my life. It’s all my father left me. If it gets destroyed, I’ll be completely finished!”“Young master, I beg you to tamper justice with mercy!” Liam added with equal desperation, though he remained in the same spot. He wasn’t as bold as his father to approach Adrian. “If we’re cancelled, our lives will be completely over!”Adrian shook Robert’s hand off the hem of his designer slacks like it was a piece of filth. “That’s the whole point,” he said with cold venom. “I want your lives to be over. I want you to suffer every bit of the pain and turmoil you put my mother and me through. Do you remember the night you chased us out of your house?”Rober
