2024-04-09 22:21:02Adrian knew that voice now. It was Anthony. The same lawyer that had just been by the house earlier to speak to the whole Brooks family about Sir Brooks death.
His strong, confident voice poured through the phone. “I have something important to discuss with you, Mr Adrian, Sir. Please come to Brooks Castle and Castle tomorrow morning by 10am. Remember, this is something sensitive and crucial that I have to impart to you. Do well to take this seriously.”
And with that the call cut. Several things puzzled Adrian in a way that he was kept awake for long, puzzling over them.
One: Anthony, the Brooks family lawyer who had never answered to anyone other than his master and sole employer, Sir Brooks, had apparently deposited money into his bank account.
A ridiculously large sum of money at that. Why had he done that?
Two: He called him Young Master. How ridiculous could that possibly be? Even Raymond and slow Paschal were not referred to as masters of the house, since their father and mother were the only acknowledged heads. The servants did call them that at times, but Anthony called them by their names.
Three: Anthony had something important to tell him. Something he hadn't mentioned ever before this time. Hmmm, Adrian believed it had to be important for the very busy and highly sought after Anthony to call him himself.
He concluded that he would be there by 10 the following morning. He would tell Linda that he had to go get some needed items for the house in the market.
He finally let himself fall asleep, assuring himself that there was no point puzzling over the matter, since he would have all the answers himself the following morning.
Morning came too fast and Adrian dressed up to go and meet with the lawyer, Anthony. He wore one of his best shirts, a blue T-shirt and black jeans and then a pair of sneakers.
He really hoped he looked presentable enough to appear in front of the great and unnerving Anthony Edwards.
He met Linda, already up and about in the main house kitchen and relayed to her that he would be going to the market to get some fresh vegetables and fruits. Linda didn't mind and was quick to let him go.
He left the Brooks grounds on foot, trekking the long distance to the large gate that separated the Brooks from the rest of the world. The mansion was located on a long stretch of neatly tarred road, with only two mansions on that road.
One belonged to Sir Brooks and the other belonged to the other blue blood family and one of Brooks competitors as well as friends, the Conor McGregor family.
They were extremely rich and Conor McGregor himself had been good friends with Sir Brooks before his death. A shadow fell over Adrian's mood as he remembered that Sir Brooks was now dead. He would greatly miss him.
He just hoped that his memory would be honored and greatly remembered for all the good things he had done and accomplished.
He had called an Uber before coming out here because cabs could not normally be found out here because the people who lived here normally drove their cars.
He entered the cab and was taken to Brooks Castle and Castle. Once there, he entered the large, teeming lobby and headed straight for the reception.
He stopped in front of her desk, and with a slight smile, started to enquire from her. “Good day, I'm Adrian. I have an appointment to stay here today.”
The girl behind the counter wore a bored, sour expression even though she was the first person people saw for directions and information, she didn't seem to care.
“With who, Mister?” she asked Adrian with a disbelieving arch of her brow.
“With Anthony Edwards,” Adrian replied, giving the name of the lawyer and hoping the girl knew where to send him.
The girl shook her head. “The lawyer doesn't hold an office here at Castle and Castle, Sir,” she said with a sneer, “you can go now.”
Adrian stared at her, discomfited by the casual dismissal. “But he told me to meet him here.”
“And how is that my business?” The girls tone was rising now, growing higher and higher with each word.
Adrian glanced around with a tight smile on his face at the people who had turned to look at him. “I am only saying that maybe you should just check the books, or you must know if there is a place where he hosts guests here, as Castle and Castle's lawyer.”
In truth the receptionist knew this, she even knew that it was the office which Sir Brooks no longer occupied, but she couldn't imagine sending up a man who looked like Adrian there to go and cause trouble or scandal for the company.
She looked Adrian up and down. “It seems you are slow at understanding information, Sir,” Adrian really hated how she said the word Sir, what was meant to be her addressing him with respect was turned into a mockery. She continued anyway. “Leave this place, before I call the security on you!”
This time more people heard and Adrian was embarrassed. “You don't understand, he said I must meet him—”
The girl punched a number on her desk, and immediately a couple of uniformed guards approached.
They stood beside Adrian, with hostile looks in their eyes. They already saw him as a menace.
Adrian glanced at the clock up above the girl's head. It was already 30 minutes past 10am, the time he was supposed to meet Anthony had passed. A restless energy assailed him.
“You have to let me meet him!”
The girl turned to the security men. “Remove him from the premises, immediately. He has no appointment and is here to cause a commotion.”
Adrian gasped and glared at her. “I am definitely not here for anything like that. I have only made a simple request —”
But the security guards were already hurling Adrian away, out of the lobby. Two of them had grabbed his arms and yanked him into the air between them, so that his feet didn't even touch the ground but kept jerking back and forth in annoyance and humiliation.
“Let me down! Let me go! What sort of embarrassment is this?”
Another voice sounded behind them just as they were about to throw Adrian out of the revolving doors of the company entrance.
“Get your hands off of him this minute!” The thunderous, authoritative voice yelled.
Adrian was breathing fast, but immediately the security guards let him down, and he got his arms back and they turned to look at the man.
It was Anthony. Anthony was only second to Sir Brooks in the company as everyone knew he was Sir Brooks eyes, ears and even his hands.
Anthony looked furious and his eyes blazed down at the guards. He walked briskly to Adrian and bowed before him.
“Young Master, are you alright?”
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The heavy iron gates of the prison creaked open, revealing a narrow passage that led to the visitors' area. Adrian felt a cold chill run down his spine as he stepped into the dimly lit corridor, the air thick with the scent of damp concrete and rust. The sound of his footsteps echoed in the narrow space, a lonely rhythm that matched the unsettling atmosphere of the place. He had been here before, years ago, but this visit was different. This time, he wasn’t coming to see a friend or a client—he was here to see Lazzaro, the man who had tried to destroy his family and his life.As he approached the room where Lazzaro was waiting, Adrian took a deep breath, steeling himself for what was to come. He had thought long and hard about this visit, wondering if it was even worth it. But in the end, his curiosity had won out. He needed to see Lazzaro one last time—to look him in the eyes and understand what drove him to commit such heinous acts.The guard opened the door for him, and Adrian step
Chapter 187
The tension in the room was palpable as everyone took their seats in the large, ornate boardroom. The long, polished mahogany table gleamed under the soft glow of the chandelier, and the walls were lined with portraits of the Brooks family, their stern faces watching over the gathering. It was a room where the most critical decisions in the company’s history had been made, but today, the atmosphere was different—heavier, almost suffocating.Adrian sat near the end of the table, his jaw clenched as he watched the members of the board filter in. He had barely slept the night before, the adrenaline from the chase still coursing through his veins. Blinks had assured him that the police would handle the aftermath, but it was hard to shake the feeling that something was still unresolved. He glanced around the room, noting the tense expressions on the faces of the board members and family members who had been summoned to this urgent meeting. Whispers filled the air, speculation running rampa
Chapter 186
Adrian’s heart was still pounding from the chaos inside the mansion when he rushed outside to find Blinks. The evening air was cool against his flushed skin, but there was a heaviness in his chest that wouldn’t go away. The door slammed shut behind him, muffling the sounds of heated arguments and panicked voices. He spotted Blinks near the garden, pacing back and forth with his phone pressed to his ear."Blinks!" Adrian called out as he jogged toward him, the urgency in his voice undeniable. "What’s going on?"Blinks turned to him, his face a mask of grim determination. He quickly ended the call and slipped his phone into his pocket. "We’ve got a serious problem, Adrian," he said, his voice low and tense. "Lazzaro’s gone desperate. Mr. Shin just sent word from the Black community—Lazzaro’s put a hit out on you. A group of assassins is on their way right now."Adrian felt a cold chill race down his spine. "Assassins? Here?"Blinks nodded, his expression hardening. "Yeah, and they’re no
Chapter 185
The grand hall was in utter disarray, a cacophony of raised voices and frantic gestures. The revelation that Adrian was the sole heir to Mr. Brooks’ empire had thrown the room into chaos. Lady Barbara was on the verge of fainting, Ada was livid, and Raymond and Lazzaro were locked in a heated argument with Anthony, who was valiantly trying to maintain control.It was then that the door to the hall creaked open, and the man who had been presumed dead, the very man who was the catalyst of this storm, walked in.Mr. Brooks stood at the entrance, his imposing figure framed by the light filtering in from the hallway. His presence was like a cold gust of wind that swept through the room, instantly silencing the tumult. All eyes turned to him, the shock evident on every face.“Father?” Adrian’s voice was the first to break the silence, disbelief etched in every syllable.“Yes, Adrian,” Mr. Brooks replied, his tone even, though his eyes softened as they met his son’s. “I’m alive. And I see I’
Chapter 184
The towering Brooks mansion loomed ahead as Adrian, Anthony, and Blinks approached in tense silence. The weight of the moment was palpable, each step they took echoing on the gravel driveway like the ticking of a clock counting down to an inevitable confrontation. Adrian’s heart raced as they reached the grand entrance, the large oak doors standing tall as if guarding the secrets within. For Adrian, this was a place of many firsts—the first time he set foot in the Brooks estate as a member of the family he was about to reveal himself to. The mansion’s grandeur could not mask the rot that had festered within its walls for years. Today, that rot was about to be exposed.The doors swung open, revealing a dimly lit grand hall. Lady Barbara stood near the fireplace, her posture straight but her face drawn with weariness. Ada and Raymond sat on one of the long couches, their expressions impatient and guarded. Lazzaro, leaning casually against the wall, gave Adrian a cold, calculating glanc
Chapter 183
Adrian sat silently in the car, the tension between him and Mr. Brooks palpable. The air was thick with unspoken words and years of unresolved issues. Mr. Brooks glanced at Adrian, his expression softening as he saw the storm of emotions in his son’s eyes."Adrian," Mr. Brooks began, his voice calm but heavy with the weight of what he needed to say. "I know you have a lot of questions. I owe you some answers."Adrian’s gaze remained fixed on the windshield, his jaw clenched. "You think?" he muttered, his tone sharp. "Why didn’t you tell me you were my father? Why let my mother suffer all these years? Why leave us in the dark?"Mr. Brooks sighed, rubbing his temples as if trying to ease the guilt that had been gnawing at him for years. "I wanted to protect you, Adrian. But I realize now that I failed in doing so."Adrian finally turned to look at him, his eyes filled with a mixture of anger and confusion. "Protect me? From what? From you? From the truth?""From the world," Mr. Brooks r
Chapter 182
Adrian paced the floor of the safehouse, his fists clenched and his mind racing. The events of the past few hours had left him seething with anger. “We need to get Rose somewhere safe,” Adrian finally said, his voice tight with restrained fury.Blinks nodded in agreement. “Agreed. She shouldn’t be here when we go after Lazzaro.”They didn’t waste any time. Within minutes, Rose was ready to go, her expression calm but determined. She wasn’t the type to show fear, and even now, after everything that had happened, she remained composed. “Where are we going?” Rose asked as Adrian helped her into the car.“To the police station,” Adrian said. “You’ll be under Penelope and Ramsey’s protection. They’ll keep you safe until this is over.”Rose nodded, trusting Adrian’s judgment. As much as she wanted to stay by his side, she knew that her safety—and the safety of their unborn child—was the priority.The drive to the station was tense but silent. When they arrived, Penelope and Ramsey were al
Chapter 181
Blinks was in the middle of cleaning his handgun when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen, immediately recognizing Adrian’s number. Without hesitation, he answered the call.“Adrian, what’s going on?” Blinks asked, his tone alert.“They’re after me, Blinks. At the restaurant. High-rise,” Adrian’s voice came through, tense but controlled. In the background, Blinks could hear the unmistakable sounds of gunfire and chaos.“I’m on my way. Stay low,” Blinks replied, ending the call before Adrian could respond. He quickly strapped on his holster, tucking a few extra magazines into his jacket. Before leaving, he dialed another number—Ramsey’s.“Ramsey, it’s Blinks. Adrian’s under attack. Restaurant in the high-rise. Get units there, now.”“Got it. I’ll send a team. You sure you don’t want to wait?” Ramsey’s voice was calm, but there was a note of urgency beneath it.“No time. I’ll handle it until you get there.” Blinks didn’t wait for a reply. He hung up, grabbed his car keys, and was o
Chapter 180
Adrian and Rose laid on the floor as the robbers were still making their rounds in the restaurant. Adrian kept his eyes down, trying to maintain a calm facade, though every instinct in his body screamed at him to stay alert. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off.The robbers were systematic, moving from table to table, demanding wallets and jewelry. As they approached Adrian and Rose’s table, he felt a chill run down his spine. He subtly shifted his position, placing himself closer to Rose.One of the robbers, a tall man with cold eyes, pointed his gun at Adrian. "Wallet, now," the man ordered, his voice a low growl.Adrian nodded slowly, trying to keep his movements calm and deliberate. "Sure, no problem." He reached into his pocket, pulling out his wallet and holding it out for the man to take. The robber snatched it from his hand without a word, stuffing it into a bag slung over his shoulder.Just as Adrian thought they were moving on, the robber barked, "Head up! Le
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