Jenny remembered the picture she had seen on the wall in Adrian’s office, a mix of disbelief and awe stirring in her. There Adrian stood beside the President of Meganor Nation, shaking hands like they were old friends. His suit was crisp, his demeanour commanding—it was a whole side of Adrian sh
Adrian looked from Jean to Owen, his face resolute. “I know nothing about the sale of the Greene family mansion. The threat in his tone didn’t seem to faze them. Instead, a silent signal passed between Jean and Owen, and in a single, orchestrated move, twenty-five men—trained, menacing, and ready
Jenny’s mouth dropped open in shock as she listened to Milda’s story. “What do you mean Adrian’s been beaten and taken away? I just saw him yesterday!” Milda sighed, looking weary, as if the weight of recent events had pressed her down. “I know, Jenny. Things changed overnight. The man's men sh
Jenny’s pulse quickened as she slipped into Jean's compound. She knew she had to be strategic if she wanted to get the information she needed. Quietly, she tucked herself into a shaded corner, eyes glued to the main entrance, watching for any movement that might offer her an opening. It wasn’t lo
The maid’s gaze shifted toward the windows with a flicker of fear. “Miss, let’s be careful,” she whispered. “If my master—or anyone—comes in now, it’ll be trouble for the both of us.” Jenny nodded, her heart pounding with anticipation. She watched as the maid moved cautiously to check the locks
The Greene family had wondered about Frank's disappearance. But they didn’t realize that someone else within their household had a clue — the maid. A few days earlier, she had stumbled upon Frank at the mall, right as he was paying for his items at the counter. She’d caught sight of the receipt
The footsteps were followed by raised voices barking questions about a broken door. Then, before he could brace himself, the already damaged door was flung open, and Frank and his family burst in. Their eyes fell on Adrian, standing in the centre of the room, and for a moment, stunned silence hu
"This is all the money we have in the house. Take it, I beg you," Ann also pleaded, desperation thick in her voice. Adrian shook his head, a cold expression settling on his face. "Money?" he scoffed. "Do you think this is about money? I don’t need a bribe, and I definitely don’t need your money