All Chapters of The Illegitimate Heir: Chapter 31
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Chapter 31
The staff's surprised looks were the only thing that welcomed Adrian when he got back home. They couldn't believe their eyes as they saw his spiffy look and how different he looked from the mostly ragged version they were used to.Even the butler’s tone was slightly respectful as he delivered Patricia's message.“Your mother said to tell you that if you know what is best for you, you'd better stay away tonight and let your brother take his rightful place. If you refuse and choose to disgrace the family as always, she will disown you.”Once upon a time, that last statement might have caused panic in Adrian's heart.He had once believed that even though his father could easily discard him, his mother was the only family he had on earth who would never get rid of him. He just needed to gain her acceptance first.At the moment, he simply raised his brow coldly as he asked, “She said that in the presence of her husband?”The butler looked slightly uncomfortable as he added, “No, it was af
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The valets frowned at the approaching Lincoln.Compared to the latest releases of Maserati, Porsche, Voltron and many other cars that made the parking lot look like a garage sale, the older Lincoln was like a wheelbarrow.One of them was almost at Adrian's door even before he fully got out of the car.“Hey, you are not allowed to park here,” he snapped.“This is Vallaris Hall, no?” Adrian asked calmly even though the sign blazed golden for all to see.“Yes, it is, but that car does not belong here! If you are a delivery man playing dress-up, I suggest you carry that junk down the street and walk back!”“Wrong. I am a guest here. Probably t
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Preening like a peacock, Amanda traced the sapphire necklace on her neck with her red nails. Satisfied when the action attracted the ladies' eyes and their eyes widened at the expensive necklace said to cost over a million, she continued smugly.“Of course. Daniel always ensures that I get everything I want. I don't even have to ask for it. When that useless Adrian was clinging to me like a fool, I immediately tossed him away like the trash he is. You should have seen the tears on his face as he begged me.” She laughed lightly as the ladies oohed and aahed.She didn't think twice about her creativity with the truth. After all, it wasn't like these wannabes with foolish stars in their eyes would confirm anything.Moreover, Adrian had dared to release that stupid mutt on her. Before she came back from the
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Richard and Patricia were speaking to an elderly man when the whispers caught their attention and they turned to see Adrian.Richard's mouth tightened as he saw that Adrian had defied him by wearing something else.The black wear suited him so well, but that was beside the point.Patricia was shocked that her foolish son dared to show his face here despite her orders.The man with them was the only one with a pleasant expression on his face as he spoke in a gravelly tone, “Ah, there he is.”Patricia did not hear what the man said, as she was already thinking of how to get Adrian away before he messed things up here.“Please excuse me for a moment,” she said
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For a split second, Adrian was tempted to call his father out right here and then.Even as a child, Adrian had known that his father held the general in high regard. It was why he had let him stay at that event back then.Calling his father a liar in front of the man he respected the most would be sweet revenge.But then Adrian knew there would be consequences too.Richard was petty enough that he might hold back the information he wanted from him after all.So he smiled and nodded at Charles. “Yes, you know how these things can be. The life of a young master can be very busy. I am sorry I did not reach out, General.”“You will have to do better than 'sorry', lad
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Daniel's fury spiked when he heard the general’s statement. He had been showing his support to Winifred when that cocky bastard entered.Despite the Harrington heiress's lack of interest in him, Daniel was confident that the information he had shared about Adrian would lead to her immediate rejection.Winifred was not like most heiresses. She had lived most of her life in the West, where things are more liberal.Even though she knew her duty to the family, Daniel was counting on her free-choice background to work for him.He liked Winifred. At least he liked the thought of conquering the ice queen of Aurion.
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Where to start? Adrian knew there was no point, so he shrugged and said lightly, “Jealousy, maybe? I am handsome, after all.”Charles snorted a laugh, attracting attention as people thought he was laughing at Richard's words.“Go on. Don't mind me. Go on.” He said airily and turned back to Adrian. “I know there's more to things here, but tell me one thing. All these years, did he treat you well?”Everyone in the hall burst into loud applause just then as Richard finished the eulogy and pointed at Charles.The general stood to acknowledge everyone with a wave as they looked back at him as if they were staring at a god among them. None dared to approach him even though they hoped he would cal
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Adrian was still wondering what was going on when he heard the general's exasperated sigh behind him. Then the man said in an amused tone, “Let go of him, Carl. The boy looks half scared of you.”She snorted as she held Adrian closer to her side as she turned to the general, saying, “It's Caroline, Grandpa. We are in civilised company now.”They both looked at each other and burst into laughter as if they were sharing a secret joke.She finally let go of Adrian and shook his hand firmly, saying, “Please tell me you remember me. If not, you will break my poor heart.”Adrian stared at her blankly, trying to remember if he had ever met a lady so effortless
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It was the lady he had seen earlier. The one who had snuck behind the other guests and did not show up while the Vales disgraced themselves earlier.“You are?” Richard echoed, a slight frown marring his brows.“Yes, Chairman Cross. I am Seraphina Vale,” she said calmly, in that melodic tone again.“Seraphina? Oh, she is the one?!”“You know her?”“I thought Lady Vivian was the Vale heiress.”“No, she is the adopted daughter. Madam had her before marrying Mr Vale. Seraphina is the trueborn of Mr Vale and his late wife.”
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Adrian waited a moment to see if Seraphina would take up the baton too.Instead, like she had missed her cue, she only continued staring ahead with no change in her face. Adrian supposed she did not want to bother wasting her breath on her.He pasted a lascivious smile on his face as he deliberately looked the lady over, like he was a customer checking out hookers on the street. Nodding his head like he was considering, he slowly circled them as if checking them out front and back.“What is he doing?!” someone whispered harshly from the crowd. Daniel, with clenched fists and a stormy face.
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