Collette got a couple of things from the supermarket that was sure to last them a few days, then she went ahead to pay. Unfortunately, one swipe at the card and the transaction was denied. "Excuse me, ma'am, but your card says 'insufficient fund'." The cashier said, raising her head to look at Collette. Collette froze. "Are you sure? Try it again. I'm sure there's enough to pay for everything." The cashier sighed a little then tried the transaction again. However, it still said insufficient funds."I'm sorry, ma'am. I have to attend to others." The cashier stated, extending the card towards Collette. Collette took it rigidly, and ignoring the looks from those behind her, she stormed out of the supermarket. Her phone vibrated in her pocket once she was out and she took it out to see it was a notification from her bank informing her a purchase she made was successful. A purchase? When did she ever make a purchase? Panicked, she went through the description of what she had bought
Minutes after he left the automobile shop, a sports car stopped in front of the shop and a tall figure rushed out. "Where's the man who bought the most expensive car in my shop?" He asked no one in particular, frantically looking around. "He left saying he has to pick up his wife from the bank." The cashier answered politely. "Didn't you tell him I asked him to wait for me?" He asked aggressively and the cashier shrank her neck in fright. After a while, the man asked, "Who can give me an avid description of what he looks like?"Everyone's eyes turned to the sales attendant who had attended to Adair. The other sales attendants stared at him with envy, while the owner of the shop looked at him like a gem. "If we can rope in this customer, then everyone is getting a raise. So I want you to describe how he looks to someone who'd try to draw me a picture. You have to be very careful." The man said and the attendant nodded. "Yes, sir." He answered stiffly. Then walked behind the man as
The viscous looking thug towered over the middle aged man, his bulging muscles straining against his tight black shirt. A thick gold chain hung around his neck, highlighting his menacing sneer as he hurled punches at his victim. His shaved head gleamed under the fluorescent lights, and his beady eyes shone with a sadistic joy as he continued to pummel the man on the ground. His massive arms erupted with veins as he overturned tables and smashed chairs, creating chaos and carnage around him. His entire demeanor exuded violence and aggression, with every movement calculated to inflict maximum pain and suffering. This was the owner of the casino, a man with a reputation for ruthlessness and a terrifying presence that no one dared to cross.Adair's presence stopped him from delivering a punch at Benjamin's jaw. Adair glanced at the wall clock, then directed his gaze at the owner of the casino. "You said to bring you the money in an hour. The time is yet to elapse, but you're already h
Two seconds later, everyone present erupted into a laughing fit. At the same time, excitement filled the eyes of the gamblers. It was at this moment Benjamin woke up. When he realized where he was, he shrank his neck in fear. Seconds later, he realized the atmosphere was odd. Why wasn't anyone kicking him? And why didn't he feel someone's angry glare at the back of his head? In confusion, he slowly raised his head to see what was going on. He had a surprised look on his face when he saw Adair. Recalling the rumor he heard of how strong his son-in-law was, he got up and scampered towards Adair. "On your order, I'll tear out his tongue from his mouth!" Peter snarled, advancing towards Adair. A dozen more bulky men also joined him. Their stance and aura were so threatening that Benjamin fell on his knees.."Dagger, please, give me more time and I promise to pay up your money." He pleaded in desperation. Dagger, who felt a chill run down his spine when Adair threatened him, snapped
Collette paced outside the house for several minutes, glancing at the door every second. Her mother had taken her time to tell her how dangerous the owner of the casino was. And even though Adair possessed a considerable amount of physical strength, Collette doubted the owner of the casino wouldn't hurt him and her father in some way. "You don't need to worry yourself, Mrs. Huxley. Adair will be fine." Jordan reassured her with a light smile. Collette, who still had her guards up against him, stopped and briefly glanced at him. She didn't know what he wanted or why he kept trying to talk to her with any opportunity he got. She was beginning to think he was looking down on Adair as well. Well, not like she didn't look down at her husband sometimes, but no matter what, she was still married. If Jordan had any idea what she was thinking, he would've had his heart in his hands. Collette quickly turned her attention towards the door when she heard it open. She quickly rushed to Adair
Adair walked out of Benjamin's room and headed downstairs. He stopped when he saw Collette bend over Halsey who was asleep on the couch. She gave a long look to the drip bag which was almost finished until she heard Layla walking into the house. "What? Did you expect to see her dead?" Layla scoffed as she plunged herself on a nearby chair. "Thank you for changing the drip." Collette merely replied, gently grabbed Halsey and walked towards the stairs. "I don't like her or her brother, but that doesn't mean I have the mind to kill a child." Layla mumbled underneath her breath. Collette chose to ignore her mother while a faint smile found its way to Adair's face. "Let me take her." Adair said, extending his hand towards Collette. Collette nodded and released Halsey. He positioned her well before asking, "Were you able to find your own room?""No, I had to get us something to eat. It's unfortunate we'll have pizza for dinner tonight." Collette replied slowly. "Most people can't aff
"What are you doing, Collette? This will really change our lives for the better. So go ahead and accept the offer." Layla probed anxiously realizing that her daughter had no intention of making any decision soon. Collette snapped her attention towards her mother and sighed softly, "Mother, grandmother kicked me out of that family for three years and didn't bother checking up on me in any way. Then suddenly, she requests that I return back to the company and continue being its manager." "Your grandmother didn't come around in the past three years because she wanted to make sure you learnt your lesson. Have you forgotten how archaic she is when it comes to teaching the children manners?" Layla replied anxiously. "Come on, cousin. Have you forgotten your glorious days as the manager of the family's company? You're literally a laughing stock now after getting married to Adair, but grandmother has taken pity on you after coming to the agreement that you've learnt your lesson." Noah fina
Adair appeared in everyone's train of sight as he rolled up his sleeves. "You bastard! How dare you lay your filthy hands on my son!" Abigail screamed as she anxiously rushed to Noah's side. She panicked greatly when she saw blood trailing down the side of his head. "I don't have any problem with people talking down on me, but I hate it when they talk down on my wife and sister." Adair uttered slowly. "Talk down on your wife? Is the truth so bitter for you to assimilate!" Noah gnashed his teeth in fury, trying to get up. "Stop trying to move. Let's get you treated first before we deal with Collette's useless husband." Abigail hushed, and pushed him back. Noah refused to stay down as he used his remaining energy to get up. He refused to stay down after being hit by such a useless thing. "I may not be the first grandson of this family, but I'm the second and last son of this family and even if I have to beat you to a pulp for you to accord me the respect I deserve, I will!" Noah