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The Adopted Heir Chapter 12
It was already evening when Alex and Sophia arrived at a deserted island. They drove in Alex's car. Sophia's driver drove away with her car per her instructions.They both sat down on the grass looking at the sky as the evening glow cast the island with beautiful rainbow colors. They were in their thoughts meditating on all that occurred earlier today."I would love to know your story. I want to see beyond this rich man I'm seeing. I promise not to judge. I just want to know more about you." Sophia said.Alex heaved a deep sigh, "There's nothing more to talk about. Victor already said everything there is to say." He doesn't know why Sophia was interested in his previous boring life."Alright, let's do it this way. Tell me about you, why you married someone that didn't give a shit about you, and why you stayed despite all the maltreatment. Then, I'll tell you everything you need to know about my family. Deal or no deal?" She stretched her hand for a handshake.That was an irresistible
The Adopted Heir Chapter 13
It was the next day and all the representatives of different companies were present at the C-Square Associates Limited. They were all sitting in the conference room waiting for Alex.Cassandra sat close to her father. Her friends could not make it because the invitation was solely for the stakeholders. After the way the notification entered their phones the previous day, Cassandra can't seem to shake off the feeling that this meeting is being held because of her family.Her father Marcus has been trying his best to make her calm down but to no avail. She has been fidgeting in her seat since she arrived. She was finding it difficult to sit still.Sophia can be seen in the room too with her father Alessandro McLean. Alessandro had no care in the world with the way he was balanced waiting for the boss. Nothing destabilized him. Or rather he never lets something destabilise him.A few minutes later, Alex walks into the room looking as good as always. His presence demanded everyone's atte
The Adopted Heir Chapter 14
Alex was still in the middle of sorting out the file when he heard a soft knock on the door. He was still very pissed at what just occurred. How can these companies be duping Christopher Columbus of his hard-earned money? Do they think that it was easy to build an empire known all over the world? People have always liked to reap where they did not sow. He was still in his thoughts when he heard the knock again."Come in" he answered the person at the door.Sophia opens the door and slips only her head into the room. She sees Alex trying to sort out too many documents. Then, Alex looked up to see her."Hi Sophia" He greeted her."Hi, Alex. I can see that you're very busy now, I'll just go and come back later." She turned to leave but Alex's voice kept her rooted at the spot."Wait, please. I think I need some company to help me diffuse this tension." He gestured for her to come and take a seat.Alex and Sophia discussed at length. They made jest of each other and Sophia even ended up g
The Adopted Heir Chapter 15
The nurses immediately wheeled Chris with the stretcher into the Intensive Care Unit. Most of the guests drove behind Alex's car. They were all in the hospital waiting room impatiently waiting for the doctor to come out and update them on the latest development.Alex can be seen in a corner looking very dishevelled and exhausted. He is sitting on the bare floor, his legs folded and his hands on his head. He looked super helpless and lost at this point.He was still saying his silent prayer begging the Almighty to revive this man who has shown him nothing but so much love.As he was praying, someone sat down on the floor beside him. He didn't need to look up to know that it was Sophia. They both sat there silently and meditating. To Alex, Sophia's presence was all he needed at this point. They meditated in the serenity of their silence.They sat there for long minutes without breaking the silence. At some point, Sophia held his shoulders and rubbed promises on them. That was all she co
The Adopted Heir Chapter 16
After Alex and Sophia finished spending time together, Alex drove home alone to go and freshen up and get a change of clothes. He was feeling a bit lighter after spending time with Sophia.He always felt better after his fun times with Sophia his best friend. He now considered her his best friend,ride-or-die. He saw her like someone he could always count on.He just left the Columbus estate, he's on his way to the hospital to see if his father has woken up. He didn't go with his driver Mike. Immediately he got into the hospital he went straight to the nurse whom he spoke to earlier. She gave him the good news that Christopher was awake. Alex was very happy. He quickly rushed into his foster father's ward.When he opened the room, he saw another nurse feeding Chris. He gestured for the nurse to leave and that he would take it from there. The nurse diligently obeyed. She also showed him how to administer his medicines to him after feeding him.Christopher looked so tired. You could see
The Adopted Heir Chapter 17
Twenty-four hours later, Alex got a phone call from the police that the culprit had been found and apprehended. Alex quickly rushed to the police station to see who it was that wanted to kill the untouchable Christopher Columbus. On his way to the police station, he called Sophia and filled her up with the latest developments and she said she was on her way too.A few minutes later, Alex arrived at the police station. He walked up to the counter and introduced himself. The policeman at the counter directed him to the D.P.O's office. On reaching there he knocked and was asked to come in and was ushered to a seat."I heard that the criminal has been found. Please can I see the person?" Alex asked the D.P.O."Of course you can see him but first of all, I need you to write an official statement concerning what happened two nights ago. Since Christopher Columbus is your father, I think you're the only one in the best position to do this. We can't just allow you access to a prisoner without
The Adopted Heir Chapter 18
It was an amazing evening at the Kingston villa. Cassandra and her friends can be seen around the swimming pool. They sat in the Foyer having fun. They were happy that everything was gradually falling into place. They have been able to silence the servant boy and now, they have finally found the girl that has agreed to do their bidding by seducing Alexander Sterling. They were expecting the said girl."When will the girl be here? I thought you told her 5 p.m. on the dot, it's 5:30 p.m. now and she's still nowhere to be seen." Cassandra asked."She texted me a few minutes ago, she said she would be running a few minutes late. But she will be here any moment from now." Victor replied to her.One of the Kingston family servants walks in with a girl who looks to be in her mid-twenties. She is petite and she's blonde too. She was chewing gum like a rascal."Greetings ma'am and Sir," the servant greeted the trio. Then she gestured to the girl, "This young lady said that she had an appointme
The Adopted Heir Chapter 19
After that wink, Samantha gave Alex, she began discreetly flirting with him. But Alex ignored all the green lights she was throwing his way. He was still very much concerned about the way Sophia was behaving.When Alex saw that Sophia was alone again, he decided to try his luck again. He approaches Sophia for the third time tonight, and yet again she ignores him. Alex was beginning to get frustrated.Now Alex was sitting alone. He sat at the dining table sipping his wine when Samantha approached him. "Hi Alex, I've been trying to get your attention all night but to no avail." She calmly sat on the seat beside him."I'm sorry about that. I have a lot on my mind." Alex said absentmindedly.Samantha followed the direction of his eyes to see him looking at Sophia, "Is she your girlfriend? Trouble in paradise?" Alex noticed the way Samantha had been coming unto him too strongly but he ignored it chalking it down to her being bored or something like that."I suggest that you mind your busi