All Chapters of The Return Of Adam Cole; Son of the soil.: Chapter 21
- Chapter 30
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Chapter 21.
Chapter 21.Clinton gave a firm nod. "Consider it done."He turned, his gaze settling on a distinguished, white-haired man who stood at respectful attention a few paces behind him. "Dominic," Clinton said, his tone shifting to one of clear command. "You will handle the preparations for the Treasure Hospital tender dinner. Make it the most prestigious event this city has seen. Every detail must be flawless."The man, Dominic Max, stepped forward. He was the picture of solemn efficiency. He gave a sharp, formal bow, clasping his hands together. "It will be an honor, Lord Clinton. You have my solemn word. Every detail will be handled with the utmost care."Adam watched as Dominic bowed again before retreating from the room, his posture rigid with purpose. A cold, thoughtful silence settled in Adam’s mind as he observed the man's departing back.He knew exactly who Dominic was—the head of the Max family, the proud father of Luca Max.A thin, ice-cold smile touched Adam’s lips. Domin
Chapter 22.
Chapter 22.The guard held his ground, though his Adam's apple bobbed in a hard swallow. "I'm sorry, sir. The rules are clear. It’s my duty. Only residents and pre-registered guests are allowed in. If you're visiting someone, the homeowner must come out to verify and receive you.""Do you know who I am?" the man in suit spat, his finger jabbing toward the guard's chest. “You have three seconds to move. Delay me again, and I’ll make you pack your things and leave immediately!”Just then, a man in a slightly better uniform rushed over. It was the security captain. His face was a mask of panicked flattery, aimed entirely at the suited man.“Mr Roman, what’s going on here?” He asked, forcing a smile on his face. “What kind of trash do you employ?” Zed said, furious. “This fool had the audacity to stop me!”“Mr. Zed! A thousand apologies for this idiot’s blindness!” the captain blurted, bowing. Eager to curry favor, he then turned to the guard, his smile disappearing. “You fool!” T
Chapter 23.
Gasps erupted from the small crowd that had gathered. The security captain's face went pale, his mouth opening and closing soundlessly. Zed stumbled backward, one hand flying to his reddening cheek. For a moment, disbelief replaced fury—the stunned expression of a man who couldn't comprehend that someone had actually dared.Then his eyes reddened with rage."You bastard!" Zed lunged forward, raising both hands to strike.Adam caught them mid-swing. His grip tightened, squeezing slowly, deliberately. Zed's face contorted. His knees bent slightly as the pressure mounted, bones grinding together."What did you say about your shoe again?" Adam asked, his voice dangerously quiet.Before Zed could respond, Adam's foot came down, deliberately, on the polished leather of Zed's right shoe. The expensive material creaked under his heel."You!" Zed screamed through gritted teeth, pain and fury warring in his voice.SLAP.The second blow landed on the other cheek, harder than the first. Zed'
Chapter 24.
Kai walked back toward the security captain with measured steps, each one deliberate, unhurried. The captain straightened."What?" the captain barked. "Get back to your post and maybe I'll forget this insubordination—""I quit."The words landed like stones in still water. The captain's mouth opened, then closed, then opened again."You... what?"Kai stood tall, shoulders back. "I said I quit. I'm done." Kai's voice carried no tremor now. "Done with this job. Done with taking orders from a coward who slaps his own men to please bullies."The captain's face purpled. "You ungrateful piece of—I gave you this job! You'd be nothing without me! You'd be—""You'd be surprised.""What did you say?"Kai smiled—a thin, knowing expression that made the captain take an involuntary step back. "My brother is here to pick me up." He tilted his head toward the sedan.The captain's eyes darted to Adam, then back to Kai. Fear and fury warred on his face. Fury won."You think you can just walk away?
Chapter 25.
Delighted by his response, Olivia's face lit up. "Thank you, Adam. Tomorrow, then."She turned and walked away.Kai watched her until she vanished around a corner, then turned to Adam with a knowing grin. "Who's this beauty, brother? And more importantly—why is she lending you her car?"Adam hit his chest lightly. "Focus, man."Kai chuckled. "I'm focused. Just wondering how my ugly brother landed such an elegant company."Adam laughed. “You haven't changed a bit.”Then Kai's expression shifted. The humor faded, replaced by something heavier. "Adam. How did you get back on your feet? I tried visiting you after... everything. They denied me entry. Said you weren't receiving anyone."Adam's jaw tightened. He glanced around—at the gate, the lingering onlookers, the security captain still slumped against his booth."Hop in," Adam said quietly, nodding toward the sedan. "We have a lot to talk about. Just not here."Kai nodded and slid into the passenger seat. Adam started the engine, and
Chapter 26.
Dawn broke over Vancouver, but the city's elite weren't watching the sunrise—they were staring at their screens, phones buzzing endlessly as news spread like wildfire through every exclusive channel.The Alessandro family website was updated overnight.A bombshell announcement blazed across the homepage; Treasure Hospital, constructed at enormous cost by the Alessandro family, has officially changed hands.Also the Alessandro family will host a grand public tender for all business sectors of the hospital at the prestigious Treasure Hall.At the conclusion of the event, the Alessandro family will formally introduce their distinguished guest—the new owners of Treasure Hospital. Within minutes, every powerful family in Vancouver knew—all of them scrambled to confirm what their eyes told them. Treasure Hospital, the crown jewel of the Alessandro empire, had been handed over like a gift.Speculation ran rampant through the city's elite circles."Who could possibly command such respect f
Chapter 27.
Tracy turned to Luca, her expression shifting from cold to gentle affection. She traced a finger along his chest, her touch light and deliberate."Luca, darling," she murmured, her voice honeyed. "My younger brother, John, just started a small construction and renovation company. Nothing major, but he's ambitious. He works hard."Luca raised an eyebrow, waiting.She tilted her head, feigning hesitance. "I was thinking... with Treasure Hospital changing hands, there will surely be renovations. Upgrades. A project of that scale needs contractors." Her eyes met his. "Could you pull some strings? Help him secure something connected to it?"Luca's chest puffed slightly. He waved a hand dismissively."That's nothing." He patted his own chest confidently. "The Max family name carries power. A few calls—your brother will have more work than he can handle. Consider it done."Tracy's face lit up. Genuine joy flickered in her eyes—not for her brother, perhaps, but for the proof of Luca's power.
Chapter 28.
Adam's parents never complained. When Adam was old enough to understand, his parents would sit him down and speak calmly."We're alive," his mother would say, smoothing his hair. "That's what matters. We have each other."But Adam knew.Deep down, beneath their gentle smiles and reassuring words, they longed to return. They dreamed of justice—of walking back into that world and reclaiming what had been stolen. His mother deserved to be acknowledged as a Steel daughter. His father deserved recognition for the empire he'd built.In the past, Adam had been powerless. But now— he had awakened.Standing in the center of this lonely house,—Adam swore a silent oath.One day. He will take his parents back to the Steel family. He will reclaim everything owed to them. Every slight, every year stolen.Adam pulled his shirt over his head and tossed it aside.In the dim light, his reflection stared back from a dusty mirror. His eyes were harder now. Sharper. And on his chest, just above his hear
Chapter 29.
The driver was John Black, Tracy's younger brother—his smug expression firmly in place. But Luca was nowhere to be seen.Adam's gaze swept across the vehicle. John behind the wheel. In the passenger seat, Zara Black—Tracy's mother, In the back, Jaxson Black, Tracy's father.Tracy sat in the back, wedged between her father and brother, and the moment her eyes landed on Adam, every drop of color drained from her face. Her mouth opened, but no sound emerged. She looked as though she had seen a ghost in broad daylight—a specter risen from the grave to haunt her.Her beautiful eyes held only disbelief. Raw, unfiltered shock.The man she had paralyzed—drugged from the neck down, force-fed poison with her own hands—stood before her. Alive, whole and unmarked. Almost instinctively, they suspected that the poison dealer must have sold her fake poison. Or perhaps the experimental toxin's potency had somehow mutated—rendering it ineffective when it should have killed.Adam watched them spir
Chapter 30.
Adam's eyes turned icy.He had originally planned to walk past them, to let their ignorance shield them a little longer. But since they were clearly looking for trouble, since they demanded it, he had no intention of letting them off easily.His voice dropped cold."Return every cent you took from me, Tracy. Every dollar. Every gift. Every penny you bled from our marriage." He paused, letting his words sink in. "Do that, and I might let your family suffer a little less."For a heartbeat, silence.Then John burst out laughing.He unfolded himself from the driver's seat, slamming the car door behind him. His laughter echoed through the garage, harsh and mocking."Suffer less?" John repeated, wiping an imaginary tear from his eye. "Listen to this loser! Standing there in his bargain clothes, demanding money from us?"He gestured grandly at the sleek sports car beside him—its paint still gleaming, its engine still ticking as it cooled."You see this?" John slapped the hood. "Brand new. T