Chapter 120 120 ADRIAN strode into his office the next morning with an energy Peter hadn’t seen in years. The man who had left for the gala last night looking tense and restless now wore the faintest hint of a smile, one that refused to leave his face. Peter followed

Chapter 119 119 +25 Bonos THE evening shimmered with elegance as Amelia stepped into the grand ballroom, Ryan at her side. The chandeliers cast a golden glow across the marbled floor, and the gentle hum of music mingled with the clinking of champagne glasses. She wore a sleek midnight-blue gown

Chapter 118 118 THE boardroom soon grew colder with every passing second. Adrian’s gaze never strayed far from Ryan, though he tried to mask it behind composed expressions and clipped responses. He noticed everything, the way Ryan leaned too close to Amelia, the way his hand brushed against her chair

Chapter 117 117 THE afternoon sun dipped lower as the Satin & Sage boardroom buzzed with the aftermath of the collaboration meeting. Papers were being shuffled into files, laptops clicked shut, and soft murmurs of assistants exchanging schedules filled the air. Amelia had barely risen from her seat when the

Chapter 116 116 THE conference room gleamed with understated luxury. The Satin & Sage team had ensured everything was arranged to perfection, polished oak table, fresh orchids in slim vases, neatly stacked files, and the soft hum of the air conditioning. Amelia walked in with her chin high, every inch

Chapter 115 115 THE house was quiet that night, save for the faint hum of the refrigerator and the soft creaks that came from the wooden staircase whenever someone walked past. The twins had finally settled, tucked into their cribs after a long day. Hazel was asleep upstairs too, her

Chapter 114 114 THE gigantic building of Satin & Sage radiated elegance. It wasn’t just an office, it was a statement. As if the universe was working, there has been some changes Rex had insisted to be implemented the week before. Minimalist white walls adorned with framed photographs of past

Chapter 113 113 THE boardroom of Cole Holdings was as intimidating as it was magnificent, glass walls that revealed a sweeping skyline, a mahogany table that seemed to stretch endlessly, and leather chairs positioned with military precision. Every detail was a reflection of Adrian himself: powerful, refined, commanding. On this

Chapter 112 112 THE office was as sharp and immaculate as the man himself. Adrian. Morning sunlight spilled through the tall glass windows, reflecting off polished mahogany shelves stacked with business portfolios and signed contracts. He leaned back in his leather chair, his suit jacket off, the sleeves of his

Chapter 111 111 ADRIAN’S mansion was bathed in soft golden light, the kind that did little to mask the emptiness of its wide halls. He had returned from the gala almost an hour ago, but sleep was the last thing on his mind. His jacket was already off, draped lazily

Chapter 110 110 THE dining room was quiet, the faint clinking of cutlery against porcelain plates was the only sound that filled the air. Amelia sat across from Hazel, her fork tracing absent circles in her mashed potatoes instead of lifting food to her mouth. The images from the gala

Chapter 109 109 THE world seemed to tilt when Amelia’s eyes locked with his. “Adrian…” The name slipped past her lips before she could swallow it down. It gushed out. His presence overwhelmed her senses, it always did. Tall, broad-shouldered, every inch of him wrapped in authority. He wore a

Chapter 108 108 THE night of the gala came like a storm wrapped in gold. Ryan had insisted they attend, the kind of event where networking was inevitable, and appearances were everything. Although Amelia had reluctantly agreed, her heart wasn’t in it. She dressed in a sleek, floor-length gown of

Chapter 107 107 ADRIAN Cole stood in the quiet of the office, his hands shoved deep into his pockets, waiting. The walls of the late Mr. Harlow’s company carried a weight of history, a reminder of the legacy Amelia’s father had left behind. It was already two days since he

Chapter 106 106 ADRIAN had replayed that old conversation in his head countless times. The harsh click of the phone, Mrs. Harlow’s furious silence before she hung up, it was one of those memories that still stung, even after all these months. Yet today, he found himself walking through the

Chapter 105 105 THE sprawling elegance of Azure Springs Resort spread before Adrian as his car rolled to a stop at the entrance. The place was breathtaking, marble arches, cascading fountains, lush greenery that framed the wide, gleaming windows. It wasn’t just a business; it was a statement. Amelia’s statement.