All Chapters of The Florist's Dominance: Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
123 chapters
Chapter 1
"Elysia, congratulations! Your name is on the VIT website!"The woman showed her smartphone screen to her friends. There, Elysia Harris's name appeared in the VIT Innovators Under 35 finalist nominations. The Vecredal University graduates cheered while also feeling envious of the purple-haired woman."This is seriously cool! Congratulations, Elysia! After this, more sponsors will definitely come for your AEON project!"VIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 was one of the most prestigious awards in the technology world for young people. It was like a lifetime achievement for most people."With this, your dream of saving more trauma victims will soon come true!""Honestly, I'm jealous of you. You're not just this year's best graduate. Your work also made it to the VIT Innovators Under 35 finalist nominations!""But who am I compared to a genius like you?"They all laughed together.At the same time, Adrian Reid stood under a maple tree, watching his girlfriend. Then the tall, black
Chapter 2
All eyes now turned to Zak, as if they were waiting for the most romantic scene at the end of their college years.Zak handed his bouquet to Elysia, ignoring Adrian who was extending the ring box toward her. "Congratulations on being the best graduate."One of Elysia's friends said, "Zak, I didn't expect you to be this romantic! Using a surprise performance and everything!""We didn't know you were this serious about Elysia!"Zak glanced briefly at Adrian, then looked back at Elysia who seemed confused.Elysia asked nervously, "D-Did you put on this show, Zak?"Zak's face lifted as he answered confidently, "Who else do you think it was?"He then extended his hand. "Will you marry me, Elysia?""If you agree, we can go to the jewelry store right now and you can pick any ring they sell in Vecredal."Elysia's friends cheered."Say yes, Elysia!""Opportunities like this don't come twice!""Oh my god, Elysia is really making every girl on campus jealous!""What are you waiting for, Elysia? A
Chapter 3
Elysia's friends laughed at Adrian and belittled him.Zak patted Adrian's shoulder. "Come on, come on! Wake up from your beautiful dream. Didn't you see earlier that she looked at you like she was seeing a ghost?""Be self-aware, Adrian! Be self-aware!"Adrian brushed off that hand somewhat roughly.The man glared. "No need to be so angry. She's already chosen. And her choice isn't you!"One of Elysia's friends mocked him, "Adrian, you should learn from Zak!""Look! He spent a lot of money proposing to Elysia, but he still looks calm and sincere!"Adrian answered, "Is it true he spent a lot of money?"Actually, Zak was unsure, but since his friends had already assumed he was the one who hired the skywriting service, he spoke confidently, "Yes, of course.""You think a skywriting show is the same as a street circus?""And with your meager income, you could afford it?""Or are you just delusional, thinking you could get that service for free from Bradly Advertising?"Adrian replied indif
Chapter 4
The little boy under the bench spoke again while sobbing, "Daddy, they're coming soon! Anyway, don't let them take me!" The tone of the boy's voice was full of hope, "Promise, okay?" Right at that moment, one of the men in black suits looked at Adrian and communicated with his colleague while pointing toward Adrian. Their gazes were sharp and they approached Adrian with quick steps. As if without thinking, Adrian answered, "Yes, just relax. I'll deal with them." The two men in black suits stopped right in front of Adrian with tense and alert postures. Their eyes immediately caught the small figure crouching under the bench. One of them spoke gently, "Young Master, we finally found you." They crouched down and spoke again, "Let's go home, don't make the madam worry." The boy under the bench gripped Adrian's leg tightly. "Daddy, I don't know them. You have to chase them away or they'll force me!" Adrian asked politely, "Who are you? Why are you chasing him?" The man answered fi
Chapter 5
The tattooed man sneered cynically, "That's the Harvey family's business. You have no right to interfere. Hand over the child, or we'll take him by force!"Adrian clicked his tongue in annoyance. "I already said, I'm not looking for trouble. But you keep forcing it."The tattooed man was no longer patient. "Finish that man!"Two guards from behind him immediately advanced. One approached the bench from the left, one from the right.They considered Adrian, who was still sitting, an easy target. But they were dead wrong.When the two men approached, both of Adrian's hands rested on the bench and both his legs shot out like springs, kicking right in the solar plexus of each man."Huh—!" Both men were thrown backward, staggering while holding their stomachs, breath caught and faces pale. They fell sitting down, unable to get up.The tattooed man growled, "Damn—!" then signaled to two other guards. "The rest, attack!"But before the two men could launch any attack, Adrian threw silver need
Chapter 6
"Do you have to call me Daddy? Don't you have a Daddy?"Ansel shook his head slowly, his face suddenly gloomy."I don't have one. Mommy Evelina said my Daddy and my Mommy already went to heaven when I was a baby."Adrian fell silent. His chest felt tight. This little boy, with all the luxury surrounding his life, turned out to have grown up without ever feeling the embrace of his own biological parents.Ansel was silent for a moment, staring at the remaining bread in his hand. Then, as if looking for another topic, he asked in a small voice, "D-Daddy, I don't like this bread. Can I eat something else?"Adrian sighed softly. Ansel did look like he was from a wealthy family, his tongue must be rebelling when eating cheap bread that was coarse with artificial chocolate flavor.Even so, Adrian smiled. Ansel looked polite by not criticizing the bread he was given at all. Adrian thought for a moment. "How about fried eggs? Do you like them?" Ansel nodded eagerly. "Yes, I like fried eggs!"
Chapter 7
She stepped forward, approaching Adrian, her green eyes blazing with restrained emotion. "You think this is a game? This is a child's life! Not a high school biology experiment! Do you want to make Ansel a guinea pig for your absurd theory?"Adrian didn't answer, only looked at her calmly. But that calmness actually made Evelina even more furious.The woman didn't stop talking, "You have no practice license, no clear medical background, this place isn't even sterile! Completely unsuitable for Ansel's environment, let alone a clinic!"Her voice grew louder, "This isn't about certificates. This is about responsibility! Responsibility you clearly don't have!"For a moment Evelina fell silent, her chest visibly rising and falling from anger and the muscles in her neck slightly tensing."I didn't come here to debate treatment theories. I came here for Ansel. I want to see his condition directly right now!"After unleashing all her anger and anxiety, Evelina no longer asked for permission.
Chapter 8
Adrian crouched down, bringing his eyes level with Ansel's. His voice was gentle but clear. "I want to take care of you, Ansel. But your mommy doesn't trust me."He glanced at Evelina for a moment, then turned back to Ansel. "She wants to pay me, wants to watch me, as if I'm a criminal. That means she doesn't believe I can protect you properly."The statement was simple, honest, and directly pointed to who was really creating the deadlock. With his innocent logic, Ansel understood immediately.The boy looked at Evelina, his eyes full of questions and disappointment. "Mommy, why don't you trust Daddy Adrian?"Evelina jolted. She hadn't expected Adrian to turn the situation around in such a direct, heartfelt way aimed straight at Ansel.Evelina crouched down and spoke softly again, "Ansel, there are many things you don't understand yet. The world isn't as simple as good people and bad people."She shot a brief glare at Adrian, her eyes still blazing with anger. "Adults have to think furt
Chapter 9
Adrian arranged the plates and spoons on the dish rack. "Yup."Jaylin's gaze was probing as he noticed two plates, two spoons, and a few glasses newly arranged on the rack. "Did she eat here?"Jaylin's brow furrowed deeply.Adrian then recounted his meeting with Ansel and Evelina Harvey's visit to his shop. Jaylin listened to Adrian's story with his arms crossed, his expression shifting from curiosity to seriousness.When Adrian got to the part where Evelina scornfully rejected the Kandila medicine, Jaylin shook his head slowly. "That's insane. You gave a prediction that detailed, and she just blew it off. She's gonna regret it so much if Ansel ends up beyond help because of her aunt's pride."Adrian came out of the kitchen and sat on the wooden bench facing the plant shelves. "Well, I can only tell them. I can't force help on someone who doesn't want it."That night at 7:30 PM, Adrian's phone buzzed with a new message in the chat app from Everett Bradly."Don't forget to come to the G
Chapter 10
Adrian turned to see Elysia, wearing an elegant, shimmering black dress, standing behind him. He answered casually, "This is a restaurant. Of course, I'm here to eat." Elysia sighed in annoyance. This wasn't the time to argue. In a low, urgent voice, she said, "Ad, we're over. You don't need to prove anything anymore. Your presence here won't change anything about our relationship!" Elysia's eyebrows arched upwards, then she continued in a tone that sounded understanding. "Just save your money for things that are more useful for you!" Adrian frowned. "You think I'm here because of you?" The man laughed bitterly. Elysia sighed softly. "Then what else? I know you must be really angry with me right now! You must want to show me that you're capable enough to pay for a meal here!" Elysia raised both hands. "Stop this foolish drama! It's not efficient! You'd be better off just saving your money!" Adrian shook his head. "You're overconfident, Elys." Elysia sighed in frustration. She di