"I think it's time you divorce Adair and settle down with someone else. Take Zane for example, I see the way he looks at you. And I'm sure he must have feelings for you!" Those were the first thing Layla said as soon as they got into the house. Collette, who was still upset about what happened in the Pitt's mansion, gritted her teeth and said, "Oh, yeah? Is that why you said nothing when grandma accused me of sexually satisfying him?" "There was nothing wrong with what she said. In my opinion, she was only trying to know the details of what happened, just like any other mother would want to." Layla huffed, defending herself. Collette scoffed and headed up the stairs. However, she stopped when Benjamin called out to her. "Collette." She froze and stopped, but didn't turn to look at him. She was still aware he was utterly disappointed that she had married Adair, so she wasn't expecting his next words, "I apologize for myself and on behalf of your mother." "What are you doing, Benja
"Are you sure you're alright?" Halsey felt that was the hundredth time Adair was asking her that question. And just like she had always said, she nodded her head with a smile, "I'm really fine, Adair." Adair stared at her for a long time before proceeding to tuck her to bed. "You should rest now, Halsey. If you feel different or see anyone in your room, just scream my name and I'll hear you." Halsey nodded and watched him leave the room. Outside, Adair saw a worried Collette pacing to and fro. She rushed up to him immediately. "Is she okay?" She asked worriedly. "Yes, it wasn't blood. It was some sort of juice she had for lunch at school. She got some on her way back." Adair smiled reassuringly. Collette nodded absentmindedly, her mind going back to what happened an hour ago. "It's fine. They won't be back. I promise." Adair promised, drawing her close to him. Collette nodded fearfully and engulfed her hand around his neck. After what he did, she felt safer in his arms. "But
The following day was Sarah's birthday and as expected, a lot of people came for it.Alice whose reputation had tremendously risen as Sarah thought it was her connection that made the family's business blossom more than ever before. David sat on Sarah's right hand as the first son of the family and obviously its heir. While Alice sat on Sarah's left hand and Trevor stood behind her. The second family stood a little farther from them. Unlike before, the third family who often had the lowest place was no longer around, which meant naturally, the other members of the Pitt's family looked at them like they had fallen from grace to grass. Numerous people who planned to get a good standing with the Pitt family quickly brought forward their gifts, naming and announcing its price like it was nothing. Just after the last person gave his gift, someone from the crowd asked, "I seem to remember you have three children, Senior Mrs. Pitt, but only two of them and their family seem to be here."
His words left everyone shocked. Most authentic? Didn't that mean the diamond was really worth a lot? And if that was the case, then it also meant the third family weren't longer poor. "Authentic? Third uncle, tell me the truth, did you steal from us?" Alice hissed, turning to Benjamin.Benjamin merely stared at her for two seconds before taking his eyes off her. Then he placed it on his mother. "I didn't want my family to seem ungrateful, so we decided to grace your birthday with our presence. But since it's obvious we're not wanted here and you only invited us to make fun of us, we'll be taking our leave now." He spoke up, his eyes not leaving his mother. Sarah said nothing in response. Ten seconds later, Benjamin held Collette's hand and turned around. "Wait!" Sarah suddenly called, making them pause in their track. The room was tense as the first and second family feared Sarah would invite the third family back. "Grandma, punish the good-for-nothing called Adair! He dared to
Long after the third family had gone, a commotion arose at the entrance of the Pitt family home. "Holy shit, isn't that the helmsman of the Kingston family?! I didn't know the Pitt family was also acquainted with them!" Someone commented. "No one knew the two families were acquainted. The Pitt family have been getting lucky lately!" Another person interjected. Theo had graced the party with his two grandsons, Robin and Jude. As Theo walked towards a surprised Sarah, he didn't fail to look around hoping he'd see who he came for. He soon stopped in front of Sarah and made way for Robin and Jude who held nicely wrapped gifts. "Happy birthday, Mrs. Pitt. This is for you." "They talk like they're very acquainted with each other. Are they?" "Perhaps, the Kingston family is the family Alice made friends with." Those words were said by other members of the Pitt family and Alice who had never gotten the opportunity to see Robin or Jude before, blushed in embarrassment. She thought s
"Is anything the problem?" Adair heard Collette ask. He smiled and shook his head. "Of course not." "Collette, whose money are we coming to spend? Are you sure it isn't yours?" Layla continued whining as the family of four walked into Kings Hotel. At that moment, Jordan arrived at the rooftop of the building next to Kings Hotel. There, there was a woman in a red dress leisurely looking down. "You shouldn't be here." Jordan scoffed, taking cautious steps towards her. "Jordan Hale. I've been meaning to meet you." The woman chuckled, ignoring his harsh words. "You're the last person I want to see." Jordan said icily. "Watch your tone, young man. No matter what, I'm still the mother of your master." She scoffed. "Martha Huxley, do you have no shame calling yourself his mother despite hunting him for as long as you've existed?" "What can I say? He did kill my children, his siblings and it's only right that he reunites with them soon. I'm doing him a favor." Martha muttered with a
"Lord Adair!" Jordan called out again, sweeping the place with his eyes while breathing heavily. His words were slurred as the effect of the vervain Martha had injected into him had kicked in. Hence, the two women didn't hear what he said but Benjamin who was sitting rather close to the door looked him over.Wasn't this Jordan Hale? A brigadier general in the army? Is he also one of Adair's men? One of his vampires?Collette, who recognized him, sprang up on her feet when he fell to the floor with a loud thud, struggling to keep his eyes open. "Mr. Hale, what do I do?" She asked anxiously, moving closer to him. Jordan clenched his jaw as he held the hem of her top tightly, "Take my phone and call a number saved as DFA. They'd answer immediately and when they do, tell them who you are and what happened to me…" Anxiously, she placed a finger underneath his nose to make sure he was breathing. Afterward, she took out his phone. Even though his words were slurred, Collette made out a
"Oh, come on, Zane. I was just teasing y'all. If I really wanted Collette dead she'd be dead. You know that, don't you?" Martha scoffed, stretching her body. A gust of wind blew into the room almost immediately and there was Adair, breathing heavily, his hands, body and face covered in blood. His eyes anxiously swept across the room in search of Collette. When his eyes collided with hers, he breathed out a sigh of relief and relaxed. However, he couldn't help noticing the fear in her eyes and the sound of her racing heart. "Don't worry, I did nothing to her. We just had a brief chat before your men rudely interrupted." Martha snickered, her face stretching into a smile. "But you should've at least cleaned up after murdering that poor waiter in the restroom." Adair clenched his jaw tightly as he slipped both hands into his pockets. "I thought you were dead." "Why? You wanted me dead?" Martha mused in amusement. "That would've been better." "Now, Adair, that's not the right way