2024-04-09 22:22:34Everyone around watched what was unfolding before their eyes and they couldn't believe if they had heard right or even seen right.
Anthony had just bowed before Adrian and then called him Young Master. Fear assailed the receptionist as well as the security men.
Adrian himself was still recovering from the assault and couldn't believe Anthony was treating him like some royalty or at least an important part of Castle and Castle.
He didn't know what to answer. Anthony immediately turned to the guards. “What happened that you would harass Young Master like that?”
The security men blanched and immediately started tripping over themselves to explain.
“It was Emelds, Sir. She ordered us to remove him from here.”
Anthony turned to the receptionist. “And you?” he barked, his voice so cold and harsh it must feel like a whip. “Why did you choose today to reveal your stupidity and lack of professionalism to the world?”
The girl gasped, stumbling out of the huge desk that always gave her power to mistreat anyone and feel good about it. “I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Sir. I am deeply ashamed —” she started to beg.
Anthony turned to Adrian. “What happened here, Young Master?”
Later Adrian would figure out why he kept calling him that, but right now he must explain how the girl humiliated him. “I only asked her to check for my appointment and let me up to see you, but she decided I should be thrown out, that I don't belong here.”
The girl paled, tears starting to fall from her eyes. “Forgive me, Sir.” she turned to Adrian, guessing that he was the one with the power to get her out of this.
She crawled to him to grip t his trouser legs. Adrian shifted away.
“Please forgive me, it will never happen again. I won't ever judge people for their looks again.” She sobbed, kneeling and begging with her palms running together.
“If you're sorry, then you're guilty. You had no reason not to have sent him up to my office instead you chose to play God. You're fired.” Anthony proclaimed, before turning away from her.
The girl's exclamation rang out in the lobby as she started to wail.
Anthony placed a guiding hand on Adrian's back. “If you would follow me, Young Master?”
He guided him to a private elevator, made for only the top executives of the company and waited for Adrian to get inside first. It was after Adrian had stepped inside that he entered with him, three bodyguards that had followed Anthony now flanking them.
Adrian could barely hold himself from asking all the questions he had and even the questions that had been raised by the occurrence in the lobby. He wanted them all answered.
The elevator went up to the last floor of the building and they stepped out. They made their way down a long, silent and cool hallway, with gray walls, and steel doors, as they passed a few other doors and got to the last one.
Immediately, Anthony swiped a card in the door, and still entered in a pin code. The door opened and only him and Adrian stepped through as the bodyguards stood guard outside the office.
Anthony turned to Adrian. “We will now enter you into the facial recognition system of the office since you're here now.”
Adrian looked puzzled. “Why would you do that? Was I so important that you would fire an employee for me?” Not that he particularly cared for that girl, she was not fit to be the first face guests met when they came to the company for the first time.
Anthony walked to the large desk that sat at one end of the office, and stepped behind it. He motioned for Adrian to follow and he did. He opened a door with his face and inside was another elevator.
Adrian felt in awe. They went up only one more floor. When they stepped out, it was to a short large hallway, with only one door at the end.
Anthony turned to Adrian. “Only five people know of this place, including you.”
Adrians jaw almost dropped open. “Why? Why me?” He knew Anthony knew what he was asking. How was he so important to know what was going on?
Anthony used another card and facial recognition to open the only door in the hallway and they entered inside.
Adrian looked around. It was some sort of hospital room. Except this was no hospital, and whoever lay in the bed was the only patient here.
He was plugged into some medical devices, and he lay on the bed in the room. A heart monitor beeped beside the bed and there was a buffet until at the other end. There was also a small sitting area.
Adrian walked to the bed and looked down at the person lying there. The man looked frail and very pale, hooked up as he was to so many tubes. He even had to depend on life support.
It was a face he remembered all too clearly. A face he loved and revered. Sir Brooks.
He turned to Anthony as a little realization dawned. Sir Brooks was still alive.
“But why?” Adrian asked the question that repeatedly rang in his head. Why him? Why tell him this important secret? Why bring him here and show him this?
Anthony looked at him with serious gray eyes.
“Adrian Richards, you are Sir Brooks' son, and the successor to Brooks Castle and Castle.”
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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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