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The Adopted Heir Chapter 38
Cynthia was sleeping when she heard some noises. Before she could turn off her bedside lamp, someone grabbed her arms and covered her mouth so that she wouldn't make any noise. She was now wide awake but the room was pitch black that she could only make out some shadows.The unknown person carried her out of her room. Cynthia tried making even a little sound but it was impossible because of how tight her mouth was covered. She tried using her peripheral vision to look for the bodyguards who were supposed to look out for her, but they were nowhere to be seen in the completely dark house.When she noticed that there was no bodyguard at all to come to her rescue, she started panicking and thrashing around. She made it difficult for her kidnapper but the unknown person was undeniably strong and well built. And her strength was nowhere compared to his.The unknown person took Cynthia outside and bundled her into the back of the car like some sack of potatoes. Her hands were forcefully tied
The Adopted Heir Chapter 39
Sophia and Jayden were in their separate companies when they got a call that Cynthia Bailey was missing. They all drove to her apartment, this time around with Alex. They all drove their separate cars.Sophia was the first to arrive and she quickly rushed into the house to find the useless bodyguards according to what she referred to them as, palming their heads and groaning."What did you say happened? Where is the girl kept under your watch?" Sophia yelled not minding that the after-effect of the teargas they inhaled was still working in their body.The three men saw her and they stood up immediately, "We're so sorry ma'am. We did our best to stop them from taking her awa…" Diego was saying but was interrupted by a resounding slap by Sophia. She went ahead to give the other two guys the same vigor of slap."Gosh, you men are so incompetent. Can you hear yourselves talk? You sound so unprofessional and useless." Sophia screamed. She is very angry and it was showing in her demeanour.
The Adopted Heir Chapter 40
It took more than 20 minutes for the private investigator to call back. And when he did, everyone took up their car keys and rushed out of the apartment in search of the warehouse he mentioned.The trio took one bodyguard each and drove off. They kept driving around looking for the place for more than 30 minutes before they finally saw a place that looked exactly like the picture sent by the private investigator.They all alighted from their cars when they arrived at the abandoned warehouse. It looked deserted and in the middle of nowhere. If not for the map sent by the P.I. to help them locate their destination smoothly, they wouldn't have been able to find it at all.They cautiously made their way to the entrance of the warehouse. They tried their best not to make any noise. As they cornered at the back of the uncompleted building, they saw an outdated car. Probably that's the car that has the tracker which gave them hope that they were at the right place.When they reached the back
The Adopted Heir Chapter 41
Sophia let go of Cynthia and made a run back into the uncompleted warehouse. She fell on her knees immediately after she got to where he lay.She held his chest sobbing, "Please stay with me, Alex. You said that we will always be together till eternity, Remember? Which means that you can't just leave me like that." Sophia was crying her heart out.Meanwhile, the gunfight did not cease. It continued like that until the police sirens were heard making their way into the warehouse. Apparently, Samuel, the private investigator went to report to the police what was going on, but it took them long to locate the place.When Victor and his group heard the siren. They made a dash for an escape but a voice on loudspeaker stopped them on their track."This is the police, just surrender your weapons in one peace. The entire building is surrounded. If you try anything stupid, you will have yourself to blame. Just place your hands on your heads." The voice of the detective boomed around the uncompl
The Adopted Heir Chapter 42
After several hours, the doctors who were attending to Alex came out looking exhausted. When they came out they met Cynthia and Jayden. One of the doctors approached them and gave them the good news that Alex was out of danger but was still unconscious. And that they have to wait for him to wake up before seeing him.Jayden went outside in search of Sophia who left angrily. He wanted to share the good news with her too. After walking around for several minutes, he finally caught sight of her at the hospital cafe. She was just sitting down mopping into space.Jayden walked up to her and sat down across from her. She knew that someone sat in front of her but she didn't bother looking up cos she wasn't in the mood for any more drama."Sophia, we're all worried about him too," Jayden said immediately after he sat down."Oh wow, that's a piece of news to me. I didn't know that before." Sophia replied nonchalantly, still not looking at him. She was drained emotionally and physically, so she
The Adopted Heir Chapter 43
Sophia barely slept a wink the previous night. Immediately it was 6 am, she stood up and started getting ready to go to the hospital.She reached downstairs and met her parents having breakfast. She greeted them and made her way out of the house."Sophia, won't you at least have breakfast with us?" Alessandro asked."I'll have one later in the day. I don't have an appetite now." She replied, still making her way to the door."Remember What we discussed last night, please be home early for lunch," Ellie said after her, but Sophia didn't say anything. She entered her car and drove off.Sophia got to the hospital at about half past 7 am. She made her way straight to Alex's ward. When she cornered through the hallway that leads to his ward, she saw Jayden and Cynthia. They were both looking better today. Everyone looked exhausted yesterday."Did you both sleep in the same house? Why are you both here together?" Sophia asked sarcastically as she neared where they were standing which was ou
The Adopted Heir Chapter 44
Sophia stayed with Alex for the day. She refused to leave his side, not even allowing him to do anything at all by himself no matter how little it may seem. They ate breakfast together and now it was lunch time and they were also having it together.Ever since Jayden left with Cynthia, they've not heard anything from them but they believe that they're adults and can take care of themselves.Sophia's phone has been vibrating for a few minutes now and she just kept ignoring the calls. The person calling is her stepmom and she knows exactly why she's calling which is the reason she had been declining the calls."That person is very persistent, he or she has been calling you for God knows how long. I think you should pick it." Alex said after trying to ignore what had been happening before his eyes for some time."Please try and ignore the call. It's not an important call." Sophia replied, still eating her food."How can you say that the call is not important, but the person doesn't seem
The Adopted Heir Chapter 45
Sophia entered the McLean's residence to discover that the Howells were already on their way out. Maybe they waited for her for so long and she didn't show up, so they decided to leave which was okay by her. She was here to talk to her parents anyway."Look who decided to bless us with her presence," Ellie said in an overly excited tone. Sophia can see through her though, because she knows that she's angry at her for coming in late for lunch."How are you, my dear?" Mrs. Howells asked. She was a very beautiful petite woman even at her age. She believes that this woman would be more understanding than her stepmom."I'm very well thank you, ma'am. Please pardon my manners for not making it to the lunch on time. I've been in the hospital all day with a friend who isn't feeling well." Sophia apologized and explained what happened to Mrs. Howells."Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope that this friend of yours is better now?" Mrs. Howells asked further. From what Sophia could deduce, she'