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“Ma’am, someone brought these flowers for you,” Anita’s secretary announced as she walked in after being given the permission to. Her steps were unsteady as she carried a large bouquet so massive that it blocked her entire face. Anita’s brows furrowed, her gaze following her secretary as she placed the flowers on one side of her desk. She had to admit that the flowers were beautiful, but a sense of wariness and curiosity overshadowed her admiration. “And who sent them?”“I don’t know ma’am,” The secretary shook her head. “But I think it came with a note.”“Alright thank you, you may go now,” Anita dismissed her secretary, who gave a curt bow before walking out the door.Her eyes narrowed as she stood up from her executive chair and cautiously walked towards the bouquet. As her hands hovered over the bouquet, she couldn’t help but wonder, “Could Adrian have sent it?” and a faint blush crept up her cheeks at the thought. She spotted a white envelope nestled between the petals and her
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Drops of sweat trickled down Pemberly’s forehead as all the color drained from his face. His eyes darted between Adrian and the tablet, and an involuntary tremor ran down his spine.He knew if Adrian looked at the footage, he was toast. And he racked his brain for how to get out of the situation, but came up with nothing. He hung his head low, refusing to meet Adrian’s gaze as it became clear to him that there was no way out.“I’ll take your silence as a yes then,” Adrian shrugged, and with a shark kick to Pemberly’s chair, he startled him upright. “No shying away,” Adrian smirked menacingly. “If you’re innocent, then there’s absolutely nothing to worry about.” With that, he moved to Pemberly’s side, and extended the tablet so it was right in front of his face as he hit the play button. Pemberly’s eyes grew larger the more he watched the footage of himself slipping something into Sir Edward’s coffee the previous night before serving it to him.Adrian had to clench his fist to preven
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Blaze stepped into the cafe where Adrian had asked to meet with him, and his gaze swept over the simple, but elegant interior of the cafe. When he spotted Adrian seating in a booth at the furthest corner from the entrance, he walked towards him.As he got closer, he noticed that Adrian’s forehead was scrunched, his lips pressed in a firm line, and his shoulders hunched over as he stirred his untouched iced latte with a spoon. Blaze’s brows furrowed in concern as he reached the booth. “I’m here, master” he announced in a low voice as he slid his large frame into the seat across from Adrian.Adrian hadn’t yet noticed Blaze’s presence as he kept stirring his iced latte absentmindedly, his gaze fixated on the swirly pattern his spoon made on the coffee.It wasn’t until Blaze cleared his throat, that Adrian’s attention returned to reality. He blinked and glanced up from his latte to see the buzz cut haired, burly man sitting across from him with a worried expression.“Master, you look tro
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Anita instinctively retrieved her hand from the table, and placed it on her lap away from Sebastian’s sight. “I don’t see how it’s any of your business,” she defended, her tone calm, but sharp. What my husband is able…or not able to do concerns me alone.”Sebastian raised his hands up in mock surrender. “Alright, no need to get all fiesty. I was just curious.”Anita rolled her eyes, but didn’t dwell on the issue anymore as she changed the subject. “Let’s just get straight to the point,” she leaned forward as her demeanor became more professional. “I know the news subsidiary of your company is behind those rumors against me. Kindly ask them to take it down or I’ll sue for defamation of character.”Sebastian found Anita’s threat amusing, and he leaned back in his seat, smirking coyly. “There will be no need for all that. I’ll take it down as you said. I just did it to get your attention,” he winked, “and it worked.”Anita’s hands clenched into fists under the table, and she narrowed
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“What?” The confusion in Adrian’s voice was evident. “Did you just say you saw my wife being carried away by Sebastian Palmer?”“Yes, young master,” Blaze replied, but his voice didn’t sound so confident. “I’m not a hundred percent sure. I might be wrong. I just thought I should inform you, just in case.”A sigh was heard on the other end before Adrian’s voice came through. “Thank you for letting me know, Blaze. I’ll look into it now. Goodbye.”Adrian hung up the call as soon as he dismissed Blaze, and a nagging feeling of unease simmered in his gut as he called one of Anita’s bodyguards. “Young master—”“Where is my wife right now?” Adrian’s sharp question cut the bodyguard off before he could finish his sentence.“Uhh…” the bodyguard hesitated and Adrian could hear the sound of shuffling in the background.“Don’t test my patience,” Adrian gritted out. “Where. Is. My. Wife?”“Y-young master, we…we’re deeply sorry,” the bodyguard began, his voice shaky with fear. “My colleague and
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The manager’s frown deepened. “Your wife?” He repeated. “Why would you come looking for your wife here? Is she missing or something?”“I’m not completely sure, but I have reasons to believe she might be missing,” Adrian responded, his voice calm yet tinged with worry. “Her car is still parked in the parking lot.”“That’s strange,” The managers brows rose a bit, then he turned to the waiter. “Was the lady in question on our list of customers for today?”The waiter hesitated, his mind racing with unease because the manager was actually giving a listening ear to Adrian. He could feel Adrian’s gaze boring into him, and when the manager gave him an impatient glare, he nodded reluctantly. “Y-yes, she’s on the list.”“Then why didn’t you help this young man out immediately?” He chided in a sharp tone. “If her name is on our list, and her car is still parked in our premises, that makes her our responsibility. Is this how you disregard the image of our restaurant? Making people think we don
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As soon as Adrian reached his car, he opened the passenger door and shoved the trembling waiter inside, slamming it shut before going round to the driver’s side.“L-let me go! This is kidnapping!” The waiter protested as he tried to unlock the door. Unfortunately for him, Adrian had already activated the safety lock.When he realized this, he frantically thrashed around in his seat, the car seat feeling like a million needles poking his buttocks.Adrian slammed his hand on the steering wheel, the sound stopping the waiter’s tantrum. “You’re walking on thin ice, buddy. Don’t test me any further or you’ll regret it.”The waiter instantly froze at the obvious threat in Adrian’s voice and he swallowed hard as he became aware of the potential danger he was in.“Now,” Adrian continued as he started the ignition and began pulling out of the restaurant’s premises, “you’re going to tell me the truth about Sebastian Palmer’s plan. If you lie, even once, I’ll make sure you pay dearly for it.”Th
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The waiter hesitated as he glanced nervously between Adrian and Sebastian, unsure of whether he should actually speak or not.Sebastian’s jaw clenched as his gaze flickered warningly towards the waiter. And the look in Sebastian’s eyes made the waiter wary, but his fear for Sebastian paled in comparison to the fear he had for Adrian.Hence why Adrian’s scorching glare made the words tumble out of his mouth instantly. “M-Mr. Palmer had me slip some aphrodisiac pills into Mrs. Anita’s champagne.” “Are you still going to deny your schemes?” Adrian gritted as he turned his attention to Sebastian and threw the tiny camera on the floor, smashing it beneath his foot. “Give me one good reason why I shouldn’t break every bone in your body for what you did?”Sebastian pressed his lips together tightly, his demeanor defiant and unremorseful. The only thing he felt was anger. Anger that he got caught before he could fulfill his aim with Anita.Anger that a nobody like Adrian was challenging an
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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
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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
