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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
The Adopted Heir Chapter 20
Alex was sitting at his office deep in thought. Almost all the bad people he has caught were sent by the Kingston family. What do these people actually want from him? Do they want his blood or his head on a stake? These people were beginning to get on his nerves. He will act very soon. At least he already thought of paying them a visit after work hours today.Alex was also worried about what transpired between him and Sophia. He was also thinking of paying Sophia a visit at the McLean's Company or probably residence as the case may be.Work finally closed and Alex set off to the Kingston villa. When he arrived, the servants opened the door for him immediately. He was made to understand that the occupant of the house was still at work but he said he was going to patiently wait for them.After what felt like forever, Cassandra and her friends walk into the villa. Marcus Kingston wasn't with them but he was going to make do with what he was seeing.Cassandra saw Alex sitting comfortably
The Adopted Heir Chapter 21
Alex left the Kingston villa feeling a little bit fulfilled. He was on his way to McLean's residence. He was determined to sort out whatever issues he had with his best friend once and for all.After confronting the Kingston family earlier on, he was hoping that they take his advice and not try to play smart. Alex was being nice to them, so they better not make him call them out publicly for all the atrocities they have committed.After driving for a few minutes, he arrives at the McLean's residence. He majestically walked into the massive house owned by Billionaire Alessandro McLean. The servants welcomed him warmly because they already knew him from the time he visited with Sophia."Please can you let Sophia know that I'm here?" Alex politely asked one of the servants.After some time, Sophia climbed down the staircase with a stoic face. She sat down across from Alex pressing her phone."Hi, Sophia. Can you at least say hi to me?" Alex looked at her nonchalant face."Hi, Mr. Alexand
The Adopted Heir Chapter 22
Alex is now back home, in his room, on his bed reminiscing on all that happened earlier today. He was thinking about the confrontation at the Kingston villa and also what Sophia said about his ex-marriage.Contrary to what Sophia thought, he wasn't angry at all that she mentioned his past. He was only taken aback that she felt that way about his previous life, maybe she too doesn't find him likable just like Cassandra and her family.Alex can vividly remember what happened 3 years ago. How Cassandra and her father accosted them in their small cubicle demanding the money his late father owed them.3 YEARS AGOA younger Alex could be seen tending to his mother who was sick and could barely move her limbs. He was trying to cajole her to eat something so that she could be able to take her medicine. They were still in their back-and-forth moment when the door to their sitting room opened forcefully.The force that the intruders used in opening the door forced it out of its hinges. The door