As Adrian undid more of her buttons, Sophia squeezed her eyes shut in despair.
She gasped for air, helpless and unable to resist at all. Yet the scene she had feared — being assulted by Adrian — never happened. Instead, after swiftly removing her clothes, Adrian began pressing and kneading different spots along her neck and back with rapid, precise movements. As his fingers moved faster and his strength increased, Sophia felt a warm current flow through her neck and chest, as if flushing out the sickness from within her body. Sophia couldn’t help but let out a comfortable moan, and after realizing what she had just done, she blushed. Thirty seconds later, to Sophia’s astonishment, the suffocating feeling completely vanished. She could breath steadily again! How come? What did Adrian do? Was he a legendary doctor or what? Looking at Adrian, who was panting heavily as if he had been utterly drained, Sophia was filled with shock and doubt. “Get dressed,” Adrian said rougly, slumping onto the floor as he leaned back against the wall. Just now, he had mobilized the energy within his body following the legendary medical skills imprinted in his mind. It had cost him greatly, but he was inwardly thrilled — the skills were real! “You saved me?” Sophia finally found her voice, asking in disbelief. “If not me, who else?” Sophia was stunned. Ever since she was diagnosed with severe, acute asthma, she would have mild attacks every three months, and severe, life-threatening ones once every year. Each severe attack was a brush with death. Her family had hired the most renowned doctors across the Eldran Continent to treat her, but even they could only prescribe specially developed medication to ease the symptoms — never cure it. During critical episodes, in addition to medication, she even had to be placed into a medical capsule for emergency treatment. Yet now, Adrian hadn't used any medicine or equipment — only his bare hands, pressing a few points on her body — and within just a minute, she was cured! What kind of miraculous healing technique was this?! Despite the shock in her heart, Sophia kept her expression cold. She quickly dressed, then said stiffly, "Thank you... but this doesn’t mean I want anything more to do with you." "Same here," Adrian scoffed. "As long as you don’t accuse me of rape, I’ll count my blessings." Sophia fell silent. In truth, she would have loved to — but given what had really happened, it would be her who had force herself on Adrian. If anything, Adrian had saved her twice now. After a moment’s hesitation, Sophia brushed the strand of hair on her face and without a word, she reached for her checkbook, added another zero, and ripped out the new check. "Don't worry," she said at last. "Keep the money — consider it payment for the treatment. We're even now." Getting dressed and without looking back, she left like the elegant, high-class woman she was. Adrian merely waved his hand. He needed to rest desperately. Five minutes later, Adrian had fully recovered. Feeling the surge of energy coursing through his body, a faint smile tugged at his lips. But the moment he thought of Isabelle and Lucian, his good mood was cut in half, replaced by a cold, resolute glint in his eyes. Divorce. No matter what, he had to divorce Isabelle first! As for everything else... All the benefits that pair of adulterers had stolen from him — he would make sure to take them back with interest! Adrian picked up his phone from the floor, his fingers flying over the screen before hitting send. Done. As soon as the cruise ship docked, he would see them in court.
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CHAPTER 31- Unseen Strings
Julia didn’t flinch.Didn’t look up."It was recently included." She responded.Lucian hesitated. “May I ask why it’s included?”Julia’s fingers tapped once on the folder.“For oversight.”Her voice was devoid of emotion. Lucian swallowed tightly. “But my board...”“Is unstable,” she interrupted mildly, her gaze finally rising. “Three seats compromised. Two defaulted loans. One internal audit still missing. You’re aware of all this.”Lucian nodded stiffly.“Then you also understand Rhein has every right—and reason—to protect its capital,” Julia added, her tone smooth but absolute. Lucian shifted in his seat, fingers twitching on the pen.“Of course,” he said quietly. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. Truly. It’s just... a bit unexpected.”"Well, if you want the money you have to comply, not like you have many choices." Lucian didn’t respond.Because deep down, he knew she wasn’t wrong.His jaw tightened. Beneath his designer suit and calculated smirk, Lucian Grayson was crumbling
CHAPTER 30- A Twisted Deal
But just then—Lucian’s phone buzzed.He frowned, then glanced at the caller ID.RHEIN GROUP.A flicker of seriousness crossed his face. He stepped away, answering the call.A crisp voice spoke from the other end.“Mr. Grayson, this is from Rhein’s Capital Division. Your financing has been approved. You’re expected at headquarters immediately. Vice President Lin is waiting.”Lucian blinked. “That fast?”He turned slowly to Isabelle, who was lounging across the ivory couch, her fingers twirling a lock of hair.“Yes, sir. The president has personally signed off. The only thing lift is your signature.”Click.The line went dead.The line went dead.Lucian stared at the screen for a heartbeat.Then slowly… his lips parted into a triumphant grin.He turned to Isabelle like a man who’d just conquered a kingdom.“Rhein Group just approved my capital ejection of fifty billion dollars!”His voice trembled with disbelief… and hunger.Isabelle froze with golden strand of hair between her finger
CHAPTER 29- The Casual King
Jane could barely recover from the shock.Julia’s tone dropped another octave. "You’re still standing here?”She immediately pulled out her phone pocket.“Security,” she said flatly. “Executive wing. Now.”Before Jane could speak again—DING.The elevator at the far end of the corridor hissed open.Two burly security officers stepped out in black uniforms, their eyes locking onto Julia instantly.She gave a single nod.“That one,” she said, pointing to Jane like she was designating trash to be taken out. “Throw this lunatic out of this company. Now.”“No! No, no—wait!” Jane backed away, her heels screeching against the polished floor.“I can explain! Julia, I swear I didn’t mean—!”The guards didn’t listen.They each grabbed an arm.“Don’t touch me! Don’t you dare touch me! I’m the investment manager—!”“You were,” Julia corrected icily.Jane turned to Adrian one last time, her mascara streaking, her dignity leaking through each breathless scream. “Please! I didn’t know! I didn’t kno
CHAPTER 28- Arrogance meets Authority
Jane Foster blinked like she hadn’t heard him. Then she scoffed. “What did you just say?” she asked, eyes narrowing. “I said you bumped into me,” Adrian repeated, unmoved. “Next time, try watching where you’re going.” Jane’s jaw unhinged in shock. She tossed her phone into her purse and squared her shoulders like a queen about to deliver judgment. “Do you even know who I am?” she snapped. Adrian arched a brow, hands still calmly at his sides. “How would I?” he said simply. “This is my first day.” Jane’s eyes widened for half a second. Then they narrowed to slits. “First day?” she repeated, voice now a blade. “And you’re already mouthing off to senior management?” She let out a sharp laugh. “Oh, this is rich. You're a new comer and you have the audacity to speak to me like that?” Adrian’s silence was deafening. He did not even seem bothered and ignored confusion and anger in Jane. Jane tilted her chin, snorting. “Which department are you with? And what’s your name?” S
CHAPTER 27- Countdown to Collapse
“Vice President Lin,” he said calmly, pointing to the two files with Lucian Grayson’s name, “are you planning to invest in these two?”After a quick glance, Julia quickly gathered her thoughts and replied. “Yes, sir.”“Good. Here’s what I need—I want Astra Corp and Grayson family's company stripped of power and fully brought under the control of Rhein within a week.” Adrian’s tone was ice and steel. “Can you handle that?” What?!Julia’s head jerked up in surprise.From Adrian’s tone, she could tell that this was personal.Did Lucian do something to provoke the head of Rhein Group?Could he be that foolish?“Do you mean…?” Julia’s voice faltered.Adrian’s gaze turned to her fully now—sharp, direct, unreadable.He rose slowly to his feet, and with every inch he stood, the atmosphere grew heavier.“No, Julia,” he said softly.“I don’t mean it.”He stepped closer to the window, overlooking the entire skyline of Silver City stretching beneath him like a kingdom.“I’m declaring it.”Juli
CHAPTER 26- The Heir's Return
Adrian pulled his phone from his pocket and handed it over. Their fingers brushed. Just for a second. But it made Sophia'd chest tighten. She keyed in her contact quickly, handed it back. “There.” Adrian studied the screen for a moment. Then nodded. He slid the phone into his jacket, smirking. “I’ll keep in touch.” Then he stepped into the taxi. The door shut with a heavy thud. And as the cab pulled away, Sophia stood at the edge of the lot, the wind tugging at her coat, the list of herbs clutched tightly in her hand. She wasn’t sure what this man was chasing. But somehow, for reasons she couldn’t explain… She wanted to help him find it. Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Rhein Group… The towering headquarters stood as a monument to power—sixty-eight floors. Every corner of the building screamed money and control. At the heart of it all, Julia Lin—the Rhein Group’s famed vice president. She was pacing—heels clicking like gunshots across the marble floor, one manicu
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