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
"What nonsense are you spouting? Why would I do such a thing when I have the money to buy as much authentic jade as I want?!" Einstein thundered. "Authentic? An authentic jade wouldn't crumble in my hand as easily as that did." Adair sneered. "You bastard!" Those were the only words Einstein could mutter. And it was also the same words which confirmed the suspicion of everyone. Although Sarah was quite embarrassed that she had praised him so much for gifting her jade when he was actually gifting her a fake jade. Was he making mockery of her? But even if he was, there was nothing she or the rest of the family could do, and Einstein exploding from anger and executing his threat was the last thing she wanted. "I'm sure you were duped, Mr. Arnold. Because a man of your caliber won't do such a thing." Trevor thought he'd say. When he realized his words didn't have the desired effect, he quickly added, "Adair here hates it when people give gifts he can't afford. I'm sure that was the r
"Thanks to you and your so-called husband, the Pitt's family have finally cut off ties with us. Entirely!" Layla hollered in anger. This has been going on ever since they got back from the Pitt's mansion. To everyone's surprise, Einstein had snatched himself out of Adair's grip and rushed out of the house. Everyone expected him to rant like rich heirs usually did, but he had done none of that. And as expected, Sarah warned them never to set foot into the Pitt's mansion ever again. Adair had driven the family home and Layla berated each of them all the way home. She didn't even stop when they got home. "I've heard enough, mother!" Collette winced, getting up on her feet. "Enough? You think what you did back there, whimpering like a child who had lost her candy, reflected good on your father and I? Well, if that's what you thought, then I'm sorry to inform you that you're terribly wrong, Collette!" Layla shouted at her daughter. "You stood there the whole time and watched this so-
"You got married and you didn't think you should tell me?" Aster asked on their way back. "I'd explain everything when we get home." Collette bit down on her lower lip.Curiosity was killing Aster, but she could see the uncomfortable look on her face whenever she brought up her marriage. "Fine. I'll just keep silent and wait until we get home." Aster sulked and rested on the chair. However, she suddenly recalled something. "Please tell me Evelyn is currently filming and we won't see eye to eye?" "You won't." Collette replied curtly. "I'm relieved. Although it'd have been much better if she was dead." Aster mumbled inaudibly and Adair glanced at her through the rearview mirror. Aster happened to look towards it as well and the two locked gazes for two seconds before Adair tore away his eyes. Aster lowered her eyes onto her lap. After her encounter with Adair back at the border, she had tried every means possible to find out more about him. But couldn't because she had no name and
The bathroom door chose to open at that moment and Collette walked out, her face scrunched up in pain. Adair's cold eyes quickly melted, quickly getting replaced by a gentle and worried one. Then he rushed towards Collette. "What can I do to help?" He asked, standing beside her. "I just need some painkillers. Nothing serious." Collette smiled, trying to keep the pain off her voice. "I'll get it." Adair nodded, when the pungent smell of blood hit him. Blood? Was she injured? His eyes swept over her a number of times before he asked, "Did you cut yourself?" Collette froze, "No, I didn't. Why do you ask?" Adair looked up at her for a while and shook his head, "Nothing. I thought I smelt blood. I was wrong. I'll be right back with the painkillers."Before he walked out of the room, he threw a chilly glance towards Aster's direction. He had no idea who this girl was, but he'd let her off because she seemed to be Collette's only friend. And from what he heard when he stood outside