CHAPTER FORTY-TWO “Yes.” Adrian nodded, and his smile reappeared. “Tell him that Seventh is here to see him. I am sure that he will ask you to let me in.” “Please, come in!” Micah quickly left the way, opening the door wider. “My Master has been waiting for you. He said you were going to come someday!” He bowed, his entire body gripped by growing agitation. Adrian sighed heavily, and without delay, he stepped into the building, taking his steps slow and steady. The little boy shut the boy silently after he had looked to be sure that no one else was around. Eventually, he was at Adrian, watching silently from behind as he sauntered to the middle of what was supposed to be a living room.Adrian’s steps had become slower, more like he was counting five seconds before taking the next step. His eyes moved from one corner of the large room to the other, and even though a lot had changed, it didn’t stop the memory from crashing inside his mind. He halted after a few steps, turning to

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR Adrian stared at the young lady as she sauntered toward him, grunting at the weight of the chair she was carrying.When she drew closer to Adrian, she dropped the chair, placing it in a very good position for him. Adrian chuckled softly, and then he nodded. “Thank you, Aria.” He turned to the old man, staring him in the face.“Now I see the resemblance. She took after you, old man.” Gerald chuckled softly, and then he turned to Aria. “Get us something to drink, Aria.” “Yes, Master Gerald.” Aria bowed, and after a glance at Adrian, she left in a hurry. Adrian turned to Gerald, his eyes wide with curiosity. “Master Gerald? Is that what she calls you?”“That’s what everyone calls me, Adrian. That’s what you called me when you were here.”“But I was not your grandson.” Adrian made himself very comfortable on the chair, resting his back on it. “You were more than a grandson to me, Adrian. You were like a son to me.” The old man grunted, nodding to affirm his wor

CHAPTER FORTY-SIX “Why are you doing this?” Aria asked, staring Adrian in the face. She could see the strong determination that was plastered all over his face, but it was hard for her to fathom the reason why Adrian was about to do what he had made up his mind for. Adrian took a deep breath, and then he inched closer to the young lady, holding onto his deadpan expression that almost seemed like it was cold. “Master Gerald taught me everything that I know, Aria. I owe him my loyalty and respect.” Aria nodded, and a smile appeared slowly on her face. “So you are willing to risk your life because of that?” She stared with disbelief etched on her face, and finally, she sighed heavily. “I don’t think I have seen so many noble men like yourself, Seven. The stories about you were never wrong.” Adrian scoffed. “I never think of myself as noble. I just believe that I am willing to do everything it takes to get justice. Besides, I have a personal vendetta that I wish to accomplis

CHAPTER FORTY-EIGHT Aria was the first to alight from the car, and she walked to the wooden bridge before Adrian could join her. She waited until he was close enough, and then she turned to him with a look of bemusement etched on her face. “I didn’t think of this, Adrian.” “Think of what?” Adrian asked, and Aria pointed. “That…” She turned to the drones that were flying high above them, staring with nervousness etched on her face. “I forgot that the Plit Clan head family takes their security very seriously.” She muttered, sighing in frustration. When she turned to Adrian and saw that he didn’t seem bothered, she was curious, staring at him with arched brows. “Do you realize that we are in big trouble?” She inquired, staring at Adrian with wide eyes. Adrian scoffed, looking up at drones that were hovering in the air, their cameras moving from one corner to the other, zooming in to pick even the smallest objects that could seem suspicious. Luckily, Adrian and Aria were s

CHAPTER FIFTY Adrian on the other hand remained calm, his eyes on the feet of the huge man who had been standing at the doorstep with his head bent because of his height. It seemed as though he had sensed the presence of intruders, and this made Aria panic as she remained where she was, struggling with her breath. “What is it, Hill?” The pleasant voice from earlier asked, and then a silent footstep followed. “I think someone is in here. Or someone just left not so long ago.” Hill said with a very deep voice, and then he grunted, moving his nose from one corner to the other. “That’s not possible, Hill,” Milo said confidently, taking a deep breath.“No one would be foolish enough to come into this place. Not after the last thing that happened.” Milo argued, and then he peeped into the passage through the little space that Hill’s huge body permitted. “I can smell them, Milo. There is a strong scent in here.” Hill said with a scowl, and then he sniffed thrice, moving his nose up and