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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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Sebastian wasted no time in taking out his phone at Adrian’s command. His hands trembled as he dialed the number of his company’s news publication’s manager, occasionally stealing nervous glances at Adrian.As soon as the manager picked up, Sebastian began spewing out orders. “Remove every single news about Anita Davies from the platform immediately.”The manager on the other end, was confused. “But Mr. Palmer—” he tried to protest.But Sebastian, being in a tight spot, snapped, cutting him off. “Do it within five minutes, or you’re fired!” His voice came out more frantic than harsh.The call ended soon after, and as Sebastian stared at his phone, he felt Adrian’s scorching gaze on him. The pressure became intense and he fidgeted with his fingers while struggling to keep his composure as he waited for a confirmation from the manager. He nearly jumped in shock as his phone suddenly buzzed in his hands. Fumbling to check the screen, he saw the confirmation message he had been waiting
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Adrian woke up in the morning with a smile on his face as he recalled what had happened between him and Anita the night before.He hadn’t expected to get that close to Anita so soon, but he’d be lying if he said it wasn’t a mind blowing experience.Just as he was relishing the memories, his phone rang on the bedside table. And he sighed before reaching for it. “Blaze? To what do I owe a call this early in the morning?” He asked, his voice a bit raspy as he wiped away the remaining traces of sleep from his eyes.“I’m sorry, master. I didn’t mean to disturb you,” Blaze apologized. “I just wanted to inform you that Grandmaster Xu’s descendant will be landing in Wibston today,”“Oh yeah,” Adrian groaned as he slapped his forehead. “I had totally forgotten about that. I was carried away with the events of last night.”“I totally understand, master,”Blaze said, then paused as though he himself recalled something. “Speaking of last night, were you able to find your wife? I apologize for n
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Some minutes before Nathan called Anita, He was pacing around in his room with his phone in his hands as he dialed Sebastian’s number for the millionth time that morning. His heart pounded and he couldn’t help the unease that gnawed at the back of his mind as the call went to voicemail like the previous times he tried. “Damnit, Sebastian!” Nathan cursed as he kicked the wall in his room. “Why aren’t you picking your calls?” His eyes were frantic as he wondered if their plan was successful or if it had gone wrong. Was Sebastian even safe? Just then, his phone buzzed in his hands, snapping him out of his thoughts. He quickly glanced at the screen, expecting it to be Sebastian, but his expression fell when he saw that it was his sister, Natalie. His forehead creased into a frown. Why was she calling him? She had just left the house barely an hour ago. “Natalie? Why are you calling?” He asked as soon as he answered the call. “Nathan,” Natalie’s voice rang out a bit too lo
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Adrian pulled up into the premises of the Davies group, and Anita unstrapped her seat belt as she turned to him with a grateful smile. “Thanks for offering to drop me off, Adrian. I’ll pick up my car from Casablanca once I’m done for the day.”Adrian nodded, then offered, “I can help you bring it here if you want? So you won’t have to go all the way there after a hectic day at work.”Anita shook her head. “No, it’s fine. I don’t mind picking it up myself. You don’t have to do everything for me, you know?”“I know, but I like doing things for you,” Adrian replied with a shrug, his tone filled with sincerity.Anita’s heart warmed and she fought back the heat that began to creep up her cheeks. “And I appreciate it,” her words were genuine as she softly brushed his arm. “But just sit this one out. It’s my car afterall.”“Okay,” Adrian mumbled, giving in. “If you insist.” “I do,” she gave his arm a final squeeze before retrieving her hand and opening the car door. “See you later.”She w
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Xavier Palmer’s gaze snapped to Nolan’s direction when he heard his son’s words, and his brows furrowed as he saw him approaching with a silver haired man he didn’t recognize. He glanced back at Adrian and withdrew his hand before he completed their handshake, then turned towards Nolan again. “What do you mean by ‘someone who’s more beneficial to us,’ son? Who is he?” He asked as his eyes flickered curiously to Lawrence. Lawrence didn’t wait for Nolan to introduce him as he took a step closer towards Xavier, deliberately brushing against Adrian’s shoulder as he walked past. Adrian’s jaw tightened, and his fists trembled with the need to bash the smirk off Lawrence’s face, but he held himself back. Not yet. There will be plenty of time to do that during the duel. Lawrence plastered on a wide, charming smile as he extended a hand to Xavier Palmer. “This will be our first time meeting, Mr Palmer. My name is Lawrence Smith, a friend of your son, and an aspiring candidate for t
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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
