Her call? Her call to make? Who the hell were these people? Was it possible that they were the very same people after her life and that of her family, who had decided to show their faces after their minions had been exposed and taken out? Or had they been sent by Lincoln Turner who couldn't stand his defeat the last time? A barrage of questions ran through Amber's mind, leaving it in turmoil as she kept her eyes intensely on the men, refusing to yield to their order to drop her gun down. “Amber Rowland, I would not be repeating myself again, drop the gun and choose to come with me peacefully…for your own good” She curled her lips as a response and widened her legs as she glared intensely at them, “I'm not leaving the confines of my home to follow strangers I do not know anything of! My mama taught me better!” Both men arched their eyebrows before guffawing. She scoffed in return and curled her lips once more, before thrusting her head and chin up sharply at them, “Who the hell s
Back in his grandfather’s mansion, Adam lay on the settee in the room as he gazed upon the frail sight of his daughter, his heart breaking within. It was ironic that he could heal other people and find whatever herb to cure them, but he had been unable to cure the one person that mattered most to him in this life, he shut his eyes closed as he tried to send the threatening tears back, Still gazing lovingly upon her frail frame, he cleared his clogged throat and spoke hoarsely, “Don't worry baby, Daddy is going to do everything to get you up and running again, you'll get another opportunity to run around with your mates and even meet your great-grandfather and do a whole lot more, even if it's the last thing I do on this godforsaken earth” He vowed to himself while he wiped at the tears that had escaped from his eyes, it broke his heart seeing his child in such manner, looking entirely helpless and weak, it was only because of the Xanthaz plant that he had been able to stabilize her
Meanwhile, while Vance aka The Dragon kept on torturing information out of an already weakened Amber, Adam had finally found his way to Vance’s location. The place was like a maze and well hidden, it had to take one with an in-depth eye and a careful one to locate it. Despite the coordinates that Adrien had sent, it was still a little difficult to find, just as he was about to step foot into the Dragon’s lair, his phone began to vibrate in his pocket, and he heaved a breath before taking out. Glancing at it he smirked and picked up the call, and whispered into it, covering his mouth with his free hand, “Adrien?” “Are you there yet?” Adam hmphed before responding, “Yeah I am, and ready to launch my attack” Adrien slightly chuckled over the phone and replied to his friend, “Cocky bastard! I'm sending backup, I also have a few bones to pick with that bastard Vance” he growled over the phone, and Adam could hear the irritation in his voice, “Don't bother. If I do need them, I'll le
“What the heck?” He mumbled to himself as he immediately entered the arena, the particular number of people waiting in wait for him was almost double the total of the ones he had faced, yet he was to face them with a bleeding arm and a good one. The one thing that had him intrigued was the cages he caught with the side of his eyes, he had a feeling that the growls he had heard had emanated from those cages. It was as though every stage was different and more difficult than the last, Adam began thinking to himself if he was playing a video game in person that he didn't have any clue about, yet he cracked his shoulders and tilted his head sideways as he sized these brawny set up, Determined, and refusing to be deterred, he faced his numerous opponents, one of them had been gracious enough to give him a resounding round of applause with a mix of mockery and slight admiration on his face, “Welcome aboard Mr Adam, we have heard about you from far and near, and are privileged to have
“I hear you've been looking for me” Adam announced with his hands crossed, and smiled smugly at a livid Vance who after appraising Adam began to clap his hands, “I must say I'm impressed” pointing his finger at Adam he continued, “And that's saying a lot, as I'm rarely impressed by anyone or anything, but you've managed to do the impossible.” Spreading his arms wide, he smiled in a sick and disgusting way and went on, “Welcome to my lair Adam, it's a privilege to have you here!” finally noticing his wild pets behind Adam he stared incredulously at Adsm before recovering himself and commenting, “I see you brought company with you” Adam glanced around the room, and as he did he clenched his fist and breathed deeply, this seven-foot man before him was indeed a demon, unperturbed by the intimidating size of Vance, he raised an eyebrow as he glared at him, “Release all of them and no harm will come to you" Vance aka The Dragon immediately started laughing loudly, and in turn, maske
While Cyril had been speaking, Adam had an indifferent look on his face, yet he spared Cyril a glance, “Worry not about me Sir, I'm capable of handling my own battles” Cyril huffed and then rolled his eyes, he had tried his best to talk the stubborn man out of this foolhardy decision, Vance smirked at Adam before turning to Cyril and back at Adam, “I would say listen to him, but then there's no need because you haven't got any choice. You'll be minced meat for my animals when they are done with you” “Bring it in” Adam declared while still looking at Vance, Cyril felt he could at least try one last time to be the voice of reasoning, he didn't like Adam that much, but he still needed his help in healing him, if the guy was stubborn enough to die, it was to his detriment, He slowly slapped his bloody hand to his temple and shook his head, as he spoke once more, “Mr Adam, better escape while you can! These people aren't ordinary beings, they took out all of Amber’s men by themselve
Vance could hardly believe his eyes as he looked at the lifeless bodies of both his men. Viper and Viler had been so skilled in martial arts and other form of fights that no one could match them or come close, yet this man had managed to take them out without any stress, his mind was perturbed and he needed answers, but he had to play his game right if he was going to bring down this man. Lifting his head, he glanced at Adam and slowly released a breath. Violence didn't work, it was time to try trickery, “What is it you say you want?” ‘Your head on a platter’ Adam thought to himself, but didn't voice his thoughts out, “Release all of them, and we just might be even” Vance snapped his head back as he stared incredulously at Adam, Even? He had claimed there was no way he could be even with him, the dude had killed his father, his men, and his right-hand men! Yet he was talking about being even. With his arms crossed, he tilted his head sideways, studied Adam, and sneered, “Even, yo
After a harrowing journey through the maze, Adam emerged with Amber's weakening form cradled in his arms. Cyril and the guard following behind, carefully and diligently looking behind them, Vance and his vow was not to be trusted, As they exited the maze, Adam spotted his friend Adrien and his men waiting nearby with a convoy of cars, he had called him while they had been leaving, Adrien's face fell at the sight of Amber's pale, unconscious state. "Quickly, help me load her into the wagon," said Adam urgently. With Cyril and the guard's assistance, they lifted Amber aboard as carefully as possible. "What happened?" asked Adrien grimly as he took the reins. In short, clipped sentences, Adam recounted the confrontation with Vance and their narrow escape. Adrien swore under his breath. "That madman will stop at nothing. We must get Amber to safety." He activated the turbo, and they sped toward Amber's family estate. Throughout the journey, Adam did his utmost to care for Amber, but