"You can come in." Adam said to the person at the door. Isaac picked up his napkin to wipe his lips when his hands froze. "S...Son?"Starting back at him was his very own beloved son, Felix Walters. "Father," Felix growled in disdain, his face hard as he took a few steps forward. "S...Son, you're awake?" Isaac's eyes was still wide with shock. He stumbled up in an attempt to reach out and touch his son. "After 9 months, you're finally awake!""And you have a lot of explaining to do!" Felix grabbed his hands, stepping away from his touch. He glanced around the huge hall, his face getting colder. "I can see you you've been having a good time while I lay unconscious.""Son, you can't say that." Isaac muttered, pain in his voice. "Do you have an idea how I torture myself to sleep every night? My nightmare are plagued by regrets and agony. If I didn't throw you out when you came running back for my help, you wouldn't be in that condition, your wife would still be alive and your childr
Isaac’s eyes darkened tremendously as he gazed into his son’s fierce eyes. “A…Are you threatening me right now?”“Take it however you like, old man. Answer my question already, I don’t have all day!” Felix smiled bitterly. As he said this, he retrieved his phone and almost immediately, a recording was playing.Isaac’s heart palpitated as he heard himself from 15 years ago, gearing Williams on when he started turning into a cruel kid.He swallowed hard, his fearful gaze zeroed in on the man in front of him. “Y…You can’t betray your father like this!”“Who says I can’t?” Felix let out a mocking laughter. “Did my own father consider me when he was making bad decisions?”The old man stumbled back on trembling legs and fell on the sofa, his eyes reflecting fear and angst.“Dad, please.” Adam had to jump in at this point. “We can talk this out. We should all be on the same team, not working against each other.”“You tell that to your grandfather, is he ready to work with us and stop hiding
"No, No. That's impossible!" Felix scoffed when he heard Philip's side of the story."The police told me you got promoted after investigating and turning in the fake report about it company!""By Police, you mean inspector Charles?" Philip asked him. "That bastard was driven by envy to set me up and heap a lot of false allegations against me! He turned the while station against me that had to flee for my safety!""Believe me, Felix. While you were out fighting for your company, I was actually fighting for my life!"Felix stared at his old friend for a while before taking in a deep breath and looking away. "This Charles, where is he right now?"Philip clenched his fists at the thought of his nemesis. "Serving as the deputy inspector and still corrupting the Police force with his evils! He was one of the people that forged the document presented at Walters Corporations recently!""What?" Isaac suddenly butted in. "A member of the police aided in forgery? What the heck has the police do
"Adam Carter! You useless piece of trash! How could you be so careless?" Adam was jolted awake by the shrill sound of his mother-in-law's voice. He rushed down to the sitting room to see her panicking and yelling. "Useless man! You've burnt down the whole of my kitchen!"His heart skipped a beat as he dashed towards the left, revealing a big cloud of smoke. "Fuck! This is bad!"When he was done with his chores, he didn't leave any appliances on earlier. But he recalled that David was walking towards the kitchen when he left. With panic, Adam dashed into the kitchen. David was the 8-year old son of his wife's elder brother, Nate Hemsworth. If anything happened to him, the whole family wouldn't spare him. "David!" Adam adjusted his eyes, holding his breath in the fumes. The smoke was coming from the microwave oven, and hadn't penetrated everywhere yet. "David!" He finally found the little figure huddled in one corner of the kitchen, seemingly unconscious. "My poor grandson! Oh
Adam's heart skipped a beat.The last time Lori sent him out, he forgot to prepare warm water for her bath. She'd thrown him out, only allowing him in at midnight. But now she was going to lock him out till the next morning? That too, in front of a stranger? "You're not deaf, are you? I said, get out!" Lori screamed again. Adam gritted. It would only get worse if he stayed, so he picked his wife and placed her in the bedroom. After placing some medications for hangovers by her cabinet, he left and went to sit in the garden. 6pm. Adam lazed around, tending the garden and watering the herbs he secretly cultivated. His father had left a Chinese book of medicine and he found some good herbs he could cultivate locally. If he sold some, he might be able to afford some quality gifts for his wife's birthday next month. Night descended and soon Adam could hear the sound of laughter from the dining, Roberto's voice the loudest. That pervert! If Roberto thinks he could snatch Seraphina
Seraphina's words sent daggers through Adam's heart. She hated him so much that she wished him death. "I prepared a divorce agreement a month ago. Quickly sign it!" Seraphina threw a folder at him. Adam stared down at it in shock. While he was enduring, trying to please her, she'd already planned a way to get rid of him! "What're you being slow for, sign the damn thing already!" Lori lashed out. Adam cast another look at Seraphina, the last shred of love he had for her fading in his eyes. "Are you sure about this?""I've never been so sure." Despite the pain in his heart, he picked up the pen and signed the divorce document. "From now on, I no longer have anything to do with such a useless person!" Seraphina beamed happily, twirling to share a passionate kiss with Roberto.Adam clenched his teeth, his heart slamming as he watched them. He didn't realize when he crushed the pen in his hands to bits. "I request for the papers to the Hundred Herb Mall before I leave.""Really?" L
Adam rolled on the bed, groaning as pain attacked all parts of his body. Memories of what happened floated back to his mind, leaving him dazed. He actually survived? Adam blinked his lashes open, meeting himself in an unfamiliar environment. Lying on a king-sized bed, he was in a luxurious room with chandeliers and ancient paintings on the wall. Adam sat up admist the excruciating pain. He tried to move his left leg, but the cast was too heavy. Asides that, a large bandage was wrapped around his head and his back. Being a medical expert himself, he knew it was a miracle he survived. Judging by the several injuries he sustained, he might never be able to walk again. All because of those damn people! Adam suppressed the anger in his heart, observing the room again.Where the hell was he? Suddenly, footsteps approached the door along with two voices. "Listen, you'd better not have any ideas about the Master, else your grandfather is totally going to kick you out!""Jacob, you!" t
Adam sat frozen in shock as Roberto crossed the room, saluting thier grandfather before seating right next to him. "We meet again." His smile didn't reach his eyes. "You guys have met?" Camilla and the old man were a bit surprised. Adam snapped out of his reverie, after taking in a large gulp of water."V. . .Very briefly. Back in Colorado. " He admitted, giving them little chance to ask anything further. His grandfather definitely cannot know that Roberto was responsible for his accident, right after snatching his wife. Roberto flashed him another meaning smile before they began eating. "Oh, Rob. How's been the company these days?" Camilla spoke up. After Felix was kicked out, Williams had maintained the position of Vice President at Walters Corporations, successfully handing it down to his son. Adam clenched his jaw, trying to control his rage. This father-son pair didn't seem too simple. "Things have been going smoothly. Though I'm yet to understand why Grandpa is hesitati