2026-04-14 08:00:45The waiter came back just then, interrupting her.
Carefully setting the tray on the table, he lifted the mineral water.
“Here's your…”“Leave.”
The waiter hastily placed the glass and vanished, spurred by Patrici
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Thinking that Adrian was reluctant, Charles tsked, saying, “Rascal. Are you looking down on my name? Many would fall over themselves to be attached to it, you know. Only you would hesitate when…”Adrian snorted a laugh. “Hesitate? I am just stunned, Major General. Your name. It’s worth much more than priceless jewels. How can I accept such an honour?”Charles was relieved when he heard that. He slapped his knees emphatically, saying, “Even if you don’t want it, you must accept it. I don’t throw my name around for just anyone, I tell you. Accept it and I don’t want to hear any more about how you are not worthy. Who else can make me do this then?” he said gruffly.Secre
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“I don’t want it.” “You don’t?” Charles Jenkins looked at Adrian like he had sprouted horns.Gratitude was evident on Adrian’s face as he said, “I truly appreciate everything you have done, General. Since you know everything already, then you know it’s the most thoughtful thing anyone has done for me in a while.”Adrian had been surprised when the general said he had checked into how life had been for Adrian these past years. He couldn’t believe the general had gone to this length to repay Adrian for his suffering.“Heading this project would give you your rightful recognition back,” he had said passionately.The Riverine project wasn’t only worth over five hundred million in profit. It also had international stakes.Adrian could understand why the general would think he must be out of his mind.“But I no longer want recognition from them. It means nothing to me now.” He continued in the face of the general’s questioning look.The general looked contemplative as he nodded slowly.
Chapter 120
The waiter came back just then, interrupting her.Carefully setting the tray on the table, he lifted the mineral water. “Here's your…”“Leave.”The waiter hastily placed the glass and vanished, spurred by Patricia’s tone.Her voice was brisk this time as she continued, “I will be straight with you, Mrs Vale. Has Adrian been at your house recently?”“Your son?” Helena echoed, sipping her water.“My son,” Patricia responded tightly, displeased by the reminder.Helena had tried guessi
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“I am so sorry for keeping you waiting, Madam Cross.”Helena Vale's voice cut through the trendy restaurant as she entered.Annoyance had already settled on Patricia’s face before the whispers began.“Is that the Cross family matriarch? She looks so sophisticated.”Someone snorted. “Sophisticated, yes. Still just a mistress. Imagine staying all these years without a title.”Patricia looked over, ignoring Helena and her appendage, both drowning in overwhelming perfume. Her eyes caught the two gossiping biddies and they quickly turned away.Patricia’s hand tightened around her Gucci purse and she was tempted to tear their mouths out to teach others a lesson.It had been a while since anyone dared speak like that to her face.She reined in her anger as she reminded herself, “Daniel is important. I need to focus on what I came here for.”Still, she discreetly looked at the two men who sat two tables behind her. They caught her gaze and nodded as she inclined her head towards the gossips
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Adrian knew the call could never end on a good note. He needed his head in the game right now, so he disconnected the call.A flicker of satisfaction stirred in him at the action. That was something he would not have dared before.The call came in again and he disconnected it. He was thinking of blocking the number when a message popped in from the same number.“How dare you hang up on me?! Is this what I get for raising you all these years? Even a dog knows to wag its tail in gratitude, and you could not even be bothered to pick my call? Finally showing your true self after r
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General Charles sighed as he passed his phone back to the standby soldier.He was not angry at Richard, just baffled that a man so sharp in business could be this blind at home.What he uncovered about Adrian's life these past years saddened him.Charles felt a bit guilty for not keeping tabs on the boy while he was away.After all, he had seen how Richard had been with him when he was a child.His mother had not helped matters, which was why Charles had taken an interest in the boy long before he realised how delightful he was.<
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