"His competitor? Daniel?" Renee asked, looking confused. "Ask him. He probably knows," Annabelle replied and folded her hands. "She isn't referring to Daniel. And what's with this Linc person? Or whatever you called him?" Ryan questioned Anna with a puzzled expression. "Your dad brought him to town. He's here," Anna responded, smirking triumphantly. "And so...?" "And so, he's coming here," Annabelle clarified. "Again, I ask... so?" Ryan retorted, still not understanding the significance. "You seriously don't see the bigger picture, do you?" Annabelle said, growing irritated by his nonchalant attitude. "What exactly is this about then?" Ryan inquired. "He's coming for your place in the family, in the Haven group, and for your heir position. And you're just acting so nonchalant about it?" Annabelle explained, her frustration evident. "Wait, who is this Linc person and why are they after Ryan's position?" Renee interjected, seeking clarification. "I couldn't care less about wha

Richard entered his house and was taken aback by the dazzling brightness that filled the space. Normally cloaked in a dim, moody ambiance, today the windows and curtains were wide open, and the chandelier emitted a magnificent glow. The transformation left Richard feeling as if he had entered a completely different and airy world. "What on earth happened here? Did a spotlight convention just wrap up in my living room?" he questioned aloud. Just then, Juliette emerged from the kitchen, being assisted by a maid pushing her on a wheelchair. "Oh, you're awake already? I expected you to be out for at least three days. I guess you are pretty strong after all," Richard said, astonishment evident in his voice. Juliette smiled warmly. "Do you like the lighting? It felt so stifling in here, so I had them turn on the lights and open the windows and curtains," she explained. "It's as if the sun itself decided to take up residence in my home," he exclaimed, still marveling at the scene befor

Adrienne sat at the restaurant, savoring each mouthful of the delectable pasta dish she had ordered. She hadn't planned on dining alone, but an unexpected change in plans with Ryan led her to venture out to the hotel restaurant solo. "Food truly has its way of healing the soul," she remarked with a contented smile, raising her forkful of pasta to her lips. A voice, dripping with disdain, unexpectedly broke her reverie. "Well, that has to be the most absurd line I've ever heard." Startled, she glanced up to find a familiar figure occupying the seat across from her. Tapping into her memory banks, she gradually recognized those tall, broad shoulders, brown hair, and captivating brown eyes – it was none other than the arrogant jerk she had encountered at the restaurant two evenings ago. "Remember me?" he asked, his voice filled with disdain. Adrienne stared at him for a moment, trying to place the face. "You don't look like someone worth remembering. Who are you?" Linc grinned,

Adrienne's heart pounded in her chest as she stood frozen, her mind struggling to comprehend the horrifying scene unfolding before her. The deafening explosion echoed in her ears, drowning out all other sounds, as flames consumed her car and the valet trapped inside. The valet's desperate screams intertwined with the crackling of the inferno, piercing through Adrienne's consciousness. In that moment of shock and desperation, Adrienne's first instinct was to run towards the engulfed vehicle, tears streaming down her face. But before she could take a step, a strong arm reached out to hold her back. It was Richard, equally stunned by the sudden chaos, who shouted above the commotion with concern in his voice. "Adrienne, no! It's too dangerous!" Richard's grip tightened around her arm, desperation evident in his eyes. "We need to get you away from here!" Adrienne's frantic gaze searched the area, hoping to spot a fire extinguisher, anything that could help save the valet. As the secon

"Fucking relationship?" Adrienne's mouth went dry as she absorbed the venomous words escaping Ryan's lips. The man standing before her seemed like a stranger, his aggressive side unmasking itself for the first time. "I have made countless sacrifices for you, only to find out you've been cheating on me," Ryan seethed, his voice heavy with betrayal. Adrienne's mind raced, desperately trying to piece together the fragments of their crumbling relationship. "Ryan... you pushed me," she uttered in disbelief. A dismissive scoff escaped Ryan's lips as he averted his gaze. While his attention wandered, Adrienne seized the fleeting opportunity to rise from the floor. "Why did you push me?" she asked through a tremor in her voice, the pain infused in her words palpable. Ryan's response cut through the air with a bitter edge. "Why did you cheat on me?" Blood rushed to Adrienne's head as she vehemently defended herself. "I have never cheated on you, Ryan. Never." A wicked smile cur