July 1, 2024. Chapter 2-2. Thank you for waiting! Sadly, Brian falls for it, but he will learn his lesson hard. The big reunion is happening soon. Watch out for it. The next update is tomorrow.
"Mr. King," Clint said before whispering to Adrian's ear. Adrian's assistant reported what had happened in Brian Martin's life. Hearing the story, Adrian's brows met. Then, he laughed. "Brian got married, huh?" Adrian muttered. He shook his head and said, "Never mind. If he were wise enough to think with his head and not with his dick, he wouldn't have been in this situation in the first place."As much as Adrian wanted to deal with Brian and Claire sooner, he had a lot of work to do. That was why he scheduled his meeting with Brian on the same day as Halliport's Alumni Homecoming. Adrian knew that Brian would be there. He also knew Brian had the same circle of friends as Riley. It was also the perfect opportunity to publicize his relationship with Riley in front of many of their college classmates."There is something else, Mr. King." Clint revealed, "Mr. Barlowe discovered the Private Investigator that Brian had hired, and he... paid him off. That is probably why Mr. Martin never
Riley and Adrian arrived early at Halliport University's Grand Alumni Homecoming. The couple wore matching clothes. Adrian wore a light blue suit, while Riley wore a darker blue business attire. Clint also came to assist them, walking behind Adrian. Adrian was meant to give a speech, so he had to meet his old professors before then. The university's pentagon grounds had been elegantly transformed into a ballroom-like venue for the occasion. A stage, a grand tent, chandeliers, and other adornments added a touch of grandeur. Temporary flooring and carpets covered the concrete, and well-decorated tables and chairs were scattered throughout. "Mr. King, we are so glad you made it!" An older woman happily approached them. Even from afar, Riley recognized her marketing teacher, the same one who had unknowingly brought her and Adrian together."Mrs. Sanchez, I am happy to attend," Adrian greeted.Mrs. Sanchez was now the university's dean. She and another school professor discussed the pro
"Can I join you guys?" Krista suddenly popped out of nowhere, wanting to be part of their group. Brian recalled how Krista was close to Riley. However, Krista changed when Riley became his girlfriend in college. "Ah, sure," Luke answered reluctantly, and Krista excitedly took a seat."So, where is Riley? And who is with you, Brian? Is she your cousin?" Krista asked curiously. "No, this is Claire, my wife. Riley and I are divorced," Brian answered, and he saw the glint in Krista's eyes when she learned of the truth. Krista asked how it went down, and Brian told everything. Claire also answered some of her questions. Brian used to dislike Krista, but he no longer minded her presence since her jealousy was directed at Riley. However, he did not anticipate Krista to invite Riley to their table. "Riley Allen? Over here. I saved a seat for you!"When Brian saw Riley walking toward them, he was stunned by her confidence and beauty. His now ex-wife looked more captivating than the last tim
'The woman of Adrian's dreams?' Brian stiffened in his seat, hearing Adrian say that on the stand. He echoed in his head, 'He married the woman of his dreams?'Brian felt like he lost his brain cells altogether. He couldn't process anything. "Who is it, Brian?" Krista asked curiously. "If Adrian is married to Leni, how come you said Daisy was the girl he loved?""I -" Brian's gaze landed on Riley. His brows were meeting, and he sensed his heart racing. 'Adrian and Riley? Could it be?''No, it can't be,' he quickly denied it, seeing Riley's relaxed expression. Since Riley remained unaffected, Brian told Krista, "I honestly thought it was Leni. Maybe he did marry Daisy. Adrian and I had lost touch after his accident. So, we are not that close anymore." "To my wife, who is with us tonight," Adrian resumed. "Thank you for being with me."While Adrian was speaking, Brian felt his hands were turning cold. His eyes panned back and forth from Adrian to Riley, wondering if it could really be
“You -” Brian’s brows met. He asked, “You aren’t referring to Claire, are you?”“Oh, I am,” Adrian confirmed without a moment’s hesitation, his attention shifting back to Brian. “Okay, Adrian. I get it. You are mad at me, but you don’t have to involve Claire,” Brian said through gritted teeth. “Claire is innocent! What happened between me and Riley was my fault!”“Innocent, are we?” Adrian turned back to Claire. “We will see about that.”“Clint?” Adrian called. His assistant had been standing behind Adrian the whole time. It seemed to Brian that they had a silent agreement as the assistant left without saying a word. “Mr. King, I didn’t know that Brian was married when he courted me, and I - I just fell in love,” Claire said with a hurt expression. “Then, I got pregnant -”“Save your speech for later. You will need it badly,” Adrian said to Claire. The air around them thickened, and Brian and his friends stayed silent in the next few minutes despite another alumnus speaking in fro
Brian felt heaviness on his chest. Of course, he remembered how he had slapped Riley that day. So, as it turned out, she was pregnant, and he was the reason for her miscarriage!"You killed your own child, Brian," Adrian reported. "How does that make you feel?" Brian looked at Adrian. A heavy sigh escaped his lips, and he nervously fidgeted with his hands, a clear sign of inner turmoil and regret. "I was in agony, Brian," Riley narrated in anger. Her jaws were clenched as she revealed, "I bled as I drove out of your parent's neighborhood!""But, Babe, you were only trying to defend me. Remember that Riley pushed me," Claire said to Brian. It took a moment, but Brian finally found a justified reason for his actions. He said, "I only reacted because Riley hurt Claire -""And like I said, I did not hurt her, Brian," Riley firmly said. "She threw herself on the floor! Wake up! I was your wife for four years, and you believe Claire, whom you have only met months prior?""But why would C
What would happen if the legal wife confronted her husband’s mistress? Riley imagined she would remain composed. After all, she was in the right, and she had every reason to fight, but her body unknowingly shook from anger. It was challenging to contain the hatred she harbored for this woman before her. “What are you doing here?” Claire Monet, the young mistress, asked.Riley Allen Martin, twenty-seven, the legal wife and accomplished jewelry designer, responded fiercely, “I decided to fight for my marriage.”“But you've already agreed to the divorce,” Claire reacted, her big blue eyes narrowing and her face darkening.Ignoring Claire, Riley attempted to walk past her, but Claire grabbed her wrist and pointed out, “I’m pregnant with Brian’s child.”Pulling her arm away, Riley curtly said, “I need to talk to—”"Ahhh! Miss Riley? What did I do to you?” Before Riley knew it, Claire was sprawled on the floor, calling, “Brian, she pushed me! Help! Our baby!"Stupefied, Riley was shocked
"My baby!" Riley woke up with her hand on her belly, her heart beating wildly. "My baby -""Riley, calm down—" Riley turned to a man who was calling her name. She was shocked by his presence and initially could not grasp what he was saying.Next to her hospital bed was Adrian King, the first son of the wealthiest family in the city of Halliport. Though there was a noticeable change in him, Riley immediately recognized him. He was a figure from her past, someone who had become a stranger to both her and her husband.On a normal and happy day, Riley was like a ray of sunshine. She possessed long, wavy blonde hair, a heart-shaped face, and dazzling green eyes. However, that day, Riley did not have to look in the mirror to know she was a mess. Hours earlier, she had been crying her heart out in her car, only to be saved by a stranger. After undergoing medical evaluations and treatments, she passed out due to emotional stress. And now, she found herself back in her miserable state, panicki