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The Adopted Heir Chapter 9
"This boy is behaving so childish. I can't believe that he did this just for a petty revenge." Victor kept rubbing Cassandra's back to bring her back from the panic attack episode she had just gone into. Clare was also whispering promises to her ears to bring her back from her reverie. Every other person in the room was clapping for the company that won except Cassandra and her people. They felt cheated as if it was their birthright. Marcus gestured for them to leave immediately. They all stood up and left the mirage without bidding anyone goodbye. They were back at the Kingston villa. Marcus can be seen pacing to and fro around the sitting room. It was still like an illusion to him what just happened a few hours ago. "This is nonsense!" He yelled pulling at the root of his hair in frustration. "This gutter boy gave my crown to another undeserving company. What gave him the right, the impetus, the temerity, the nerve, the guts to do that?" At this point, Marcus was ranting and sp
The Adopted Heir Chapter 10
"Hi Alex, how did you know that I was the one? I didn't even talk" Sophia asked, surprised that he was able to know that it was her.It was now Alex's turn to chuckle, "I can recognize your voice anywhere, even in the crowd where many people are talking at the same time""Huh…we only spoke for a few minutes. You can't possibly know me too well within those few minutes" Sophia was finding it hard to believe that he already knew her just by spending some time with her."Why do you sound like you don't want me to know you well enough?" Alex asked."That's not what I meant. I–I just thought–Um…" Alex decided to save her from her stuttering "Calm down. I was just pulling your legs. Moreover, a few minutes is enough of a time to get to know someone. And again, you have a unique voice that could lure someone to sleep"Sophia blushed incredulously. She had heard so many pickup lines from guys with sugar-coated tongues before but none of them were able to bring out this blushing side of hers.
The Adopted Heir Chapter 11
"Thank you for joining us. I promise you guys that you'll have a lot of fun. Alex has a great sense of humor, he has been cracking me up. I promise, you won't regret joining us." Sophia said enthusiastically.Victor and Alex sat together across from Cassandra and Sophia. Victor felt a certain kind of way sitting with his enemy and boss. He doesn't even know how to behave around him. At this point, most of the talking was done by Sophia and Sophia didn't mind."I'll start with the introduction. Cas meet my friend Alexander Sterling." Sophia gestured towards Alex. "Can you believe that he's our new boss?" Sophia added."Yes. We already met yesterday at the function." Cassandra replied in a dull tone not looking excited or interested at all.Sophia didn't even notice her nonchalant behavior. She kept on going, "Right! I forgot that your company was among the shortlisted Companies. I'm sorry that you couldn't get the contract" Sophia made a cute puppy face."It's okay. I'm just happy that
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