The difference between Doris and Adrian's wedding venue and Gary and Linda's Queensland Hotel was glaringly obvious. Queensland Hotel, though respectable, was nothing compared to the grandeur of this establishment! Gary and Linda's friends who had anticipated a modest and perhaps lackluster wedding
Later that day, the Greene family mansion was once again filled with guests, but this time for Gary and Linda’s wedding. Of course, the atmosphere was starkly different from earlier that day and It paled in comparison to the spectacle of Adrian and Doris’s wedding. Gary and Linda stood at the altar
Almost immediately, Milda noticed Doris's presence at the entrance. Milda’s eyes lit up, and she rushed to greet her daughter. “Doris, congratulations, my dear! The wedding was beautiful, absolutely stunning!” Her voice, however, carried a note of urgency, and it wasn’t long before her true intenti
The revelation that Adrian's grand wedding had been sponsored, rather than funded by some secret wealth, was both a relief and a point of scorn for her! Unable to suppress her disdain, she stormed out of the living room where Adrian was seated and sought out Doris. Doris was in the kitchen, organi
Back at the Greene family mansion, Kathryn was determined to make amends and secure Adrian's favor through his marriage to Doris. She personally oversaw the packaging of expensive wedding gifts for the couple, ensuring each item was wrapped in the most luxurious and attractive wrapping papers. Small
The next day, Adrian drove up to the house. He got out of the car and opened the door, helping Lucy Thompson, Lt. Thompson's middle-aged widow, and her 21-year-old daughter, Tara, out of the vehicle. The two women walked up to the mansion taking in their new surroundings. "Don't worry," Adrian sa
As the sky darkened and heavy rain began to fall, Lucy realized they couldn’t stay outside. She and Tara needed to find shelter quickly to avoid the rain and prevent them from catching a cold. She spotted a pavilion in a nearby park with its roof offering some respite from the downpour, so she hu
The leader who was a burly man with a scar down his cheek, grinned maliciously as he moved closer. "Get away from my daughter!" Lucy shouted with her voice cracking with desperation. The men laughed and their laughter echoed eerily in the downpour. "Feisty one, aren't you?" the leader mocked. "But
Adrian looked at him and nodded. "Yes, it is." Owen’s jaw dropped. He could hardly believe it! Adrian—the man he and the Greene family had belittled for years—owned this sprawling mansion. He felt his legs weaken, and he almost staggered back in disbelief. *Since when had Adrian become so wealth
Upon hearing Neil's words, the atmosphere thickened with shock. The Greene family members exchanged glances with their faces a mixture of disbelief and anger. They had never imagined that the lavish estate and properties they had been boasting about for years belonged to Adrian’s family! It was a r
The next day, the air was thick with shock and disbelief in Jolley City. News had erupted like a wildfire, and Frank's name was plastered all over the headlines. “Frank Greene Kills His Mother, Kathryn Greene, and Brother!” screamed the news anchor as the camera panned to footage of a chaotic scen
Adrian smiled warmly. “It means that you’re not only my wife but my partner. And if you’re ready, I’d love to have you by my side as we navigate this world together.” Doris looked at him, a renewed sense of pride and admiration filling her eyes. Just as they shared that moment, they heard a faint
Adrian took a deep breath, watching Doris’s questioning expression. She had been his wife through everything, and she deserved to know the truth. It was time. “Doris, I've waited until now to tell you who I really am because... well, I thought it wasn’t the right time. But you’ve proven, time and a
The following day marked Doris's birthday, and like previous years, she hadn’t planned any big celebration. During her mother's birthday, Adrian had taken them to a nice restaurant, and gifted Milda an expensive wristwatch, which he said a rich friend had given him. For Doris's birthday celebrat
The following day, Jolley City was hit by shocking news: A CEO had allegedly raped one of his employees in his office. And the name Adrian Moore went viral. The reports claimed that Adrian had repeatedly attempted to seduce Jenny, but after she consistently refused, he resorted to force. Jenny a
Adrian raised an eyebrow and smirked, clearly amused. "Do you actually think you can threaten me?" Jenny didn’t flinch. Her gaze was steady as she replied, “This isn’t a threat, Adrian. It’s reality.” Adrian chuckled, folding his arms as he leaned back. He wondered how far she thought she could ta
After rescuing Doris and Milda, Adrian led them to a new mansion in Jolley City. This wasn’t just any mansion—it was grander than anything they could have imagined. The Greene family's men had burned down Adrian’s previous home, but that, in fact, was the smallest mansion he owned. The loss ba