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Rise of Ryan Conner chapter 38
Ryan's heart skipped a beat when he locked eyes with Emily, radiant as ever in the glow of the supermarket's fluorescent lights. She was a vision, albeit a bittersweet one, dressed in attire that hinted at a life more luxurious than the one they had shared. The man towering behind her, with his broad chest and commanding presence, only accentuated this new world she inhabited—a world seemingly beyond Ryan's reach.As Ryan's grip tightened on the shopping cart, a silent testament to his rising discomfort, he mustered the strength to turn away. The familiar aisles suddenly felt alien, a stark contrast to the warmth of memories flooding his mind. But before he could disappear into the crowd, Emily's voice pierced the hum of shoppers and background music."Ryan," she called, her voice a melody he hadn't realized he missed. The tall man beside her turned, his gaze drifting to Ryan, scrutinizing the man who had momentarily captured Emily's attention. Ryan could feel the weight of that gaze,
Rise of Ryan Conner chapter 38
The man spared Ryan only a fleeting glance, categorizing him instantly as nothing more than a driver—a presumption that stung Ryan more than he expected. Yet, he couldn't tear his gaze away, intrigued by the interaction unfolding before him.Mrs. Sonya's response to the man's greeting was a simple nod. Then she turned to Ryan, her voice cutting through the silent tension. "Sorry for bothering you, but you can as well come in for dinner, what do you think?" Her invitation was unexpected, and Ryan detected a subtle shift in the atmosphere.The man who had been indifferent about him and only glanced at him once a moment ago now now looked at him with surprise in his eyes.The man's curiosity mirrored Ryan's own, his gaze now fixed on Ryan with an intensity that belied his initial disinterest. "Who is he, dear?" he asked, his voice carrying a blend of surprise and a hint of concern."Oh, my banquet date," Mrs Sonya answered and at that moment Ryan face flushed red.'What was going on?' He
Rise of Ryan Conner chapter 39
Mr. Ryan, is she a friend of yours?”Natasha sized Dahlia up. According to her female intuition, she could detect a hint of hostility from this woman standing before them.“She’s my ex-wife,” Ryan replied.“Really?” Natasha raised her eyebrows and gave Dahlia a charming smile. “Hi, I’m Natasha Harmon. Nice to meet you.”She stretched out her hand to shake Emily's. Although her actions seemed friendly enough, the atmosphere around her was slightly intimidating.“Nice to meet you, Ms. Harmon,” Dahlia answered politely.Although she was usually very self-assured, she had to admit that the woman before her was stunning. Natasha was on par with her in looks, height, and conduct. Furthermore, Natasha’s figure was much more voluptuous than hers. Any man would be enamored by her!“Ryan, when did you befriend Ms. Harmon? You’ve never introduced me!” Dahlia couldn’t help but ask.“Were you ever interested in my friends?” Ryan replied sarcastically.His sharp words rendered Dahlia speechless. Sh
Rise of Ryan Conner chapter 40
Ms. Nicholson, nice to meet you. How can I help you?” Ryan’s eyes widened when he saw Emily walking toward him, but his gaze turned cold in a moment.“What a coincidence seeing you here.”Emily choked back the speech she had prepared to explain herself and greeted Ryan stiffly. She did not believe it when her mother told her of Ryan’s new love interest. Who would have thought that it was true? Although they were divorced, Emily felt a little uncomfortable seeing her ex-husband being with another woman. There was an awkward and uneasy feeling in her heart.“Mr. Rhys, is she a friend of yours?”Sonya sized Emily up. According to her female intuition, she could detect a hint of hostility from this woman standing before them.“She’s my ex-wife,” Ryan replied.“Really?” Sonya raised her eyebrows and gave Emily a charming smile. “Hi, I’m Sonya Harmon. Nice to meet you.”She stretched out her hand to shake Emily’s. Although her actions seemed friendly enough, the atmosphere around her was sl
Rise of Ryan Conner Chapter 40
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to.” Ryan instantly came to his senses and rushed to push Sonya away. His face was etched with awkwardness. Everything happened so quickly that he hadn’t had time to think.“It’s okay. It was my fault. The drug might have been too strong, as I really couldn’t control myself,” Sonya replied coyly. While speaking, she cast a glare at Annie, silently cursing her sister for ruining the rare opportunity for her to get a man.“Annie could’ve just left. Why did she have to scream? I’m cutting her allowance this month!” thought Sonya.“Annie, help your sister to lie on the bed,” instructed Ryan.“Hmph! Of course, I will. Did you think you could take advantage of her again?” With a roll of her eyes, Annie went to hold the grumpy Sonya and walked her to the bed.“Ms. Sonya, please remove your shirt and lie on your front,” Ryan added.“What? You pervert, what are you trying to do!” Annie’s anger immediately flared.“Don’t get me wrong. I have to use a needling method to ext
Rise of Ryan Conner chapter 41
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to.” Ryan instantly came to his senses and rushed to push Sonya away. His face was etched with awkwardness. Everything happened so quickly that he hadn’t had time to think.“It’s okay. It was my fault. The drug might have been too strong, as I really couldn’t control myself,” Sonya replied coyly. While speaking, she cast a glare at Annie, silently cursing her sister for ruining the rare opportunity for her to get a man.“Annie could’ve just left. Why did she have to scream? I’m cutting her allowance this month!” thought Sonya.“Annie, help your sister to lie on the bed,” instructed Ryan.“Hmph! Of course, I will. Did you think you could take advantage of her again?” With a roll of her eyes, Annie went to hold the grumpy Sonya and walked her to the bed.qqq“Ms. Sonya, please remove your shirt and lie on your front,” Ryan added.“What? You pervert, what are you trying to do!” Annie’s anger immediately flared.“Don’t get me wrong. I have to use a needling method to
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"Please," she interrupted, her tone brooking no argument. "Consider it part of our collaboration. You've been such a crucial part of this journey, and I want to ensure you're well taken care of. It's the least I can do."He let out a small, conceding sigh, a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "Alright, Mrs. Sonya, I accept. Thank you," he replied, not like he had a home to return to now he had divorced his wife so he did not mind. ******As Ryan gazed out of the hotel window, clad in nothing but singlets and shorts, he was struck by the opulence that surrounded him. The plushness of the room, the exquisite view it offered, and the overall atmosphere of luxury were far removed from anything he had experienced before. The soft hum of the city below, coupled with the distant glow of the setting sun, painted a picture of serenity and indulgence.A knock at the door momentarily diverted his thoughts. He rose and opened it to find a hotel attendant, neatly dressed in the hotel's u
Rise of Ryan Conner chapter 43
As they stepped outside the hospital, two black Rolls Royce cars were parked outside with a few men in black suits.Mrs Sonya turned to Ryan. "Where do you stay Ryan?"Ryan realized he hadn't thought about where he would stay ever since leaving his matrimonial home after the divorce. The house was actually owned by his ex-wife and they had been living there for three years after their marriage but now he couldn't possibly go back there. For a whole minute Ryan didn't answer he was lost in thought to the bewilderment of Mrs Sonya. Something told her that the situation didn't seem simple and didn't want to ask about his private affairs although she wondered why he will go silent when asked about where he lived. "You can come stay in my family estate for the two weeks, it's pretty comfortable." She smiled at him interrupting Ryan's thoughts.Ryan was jolted back to reality, his initial instinct being to politely decline. He wasn't accustomed to accepting help so readily, especially of