She leaned even closer to Adrienne, their noses almost touching... and Adrienne's eyes widened in shock at how close they were. Panic rushed through her, and she quickly pulled back, creating a significant distance between them. "What are you doing?!" Adrienne exclaimed, her voice filled with confusion and disbelief. Lisa, taken aback by Adrienne's reaction, immediately realized her mistake. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment as she struggled to find the right words. "I'm sorry, I...I didn't mean to...I thought..." Adrienne interrupted, her tone firm but understanding. "You were too close, and that means you crossed a boundary. It made me quite uncomfortable." Lisa nodded, feeling guilty, her words faltering. "No... Listen... oh... too close... yeah... sorry for leaning in like that..." Adrienne reassured her, realizing Lisa's genuine remorse. "It's okay." "And about Ryan... There's something he said that's making me uncomfortable," Adrienne continued, her voice filled

"An unknown number? Answer it and put it on speaker," Richard said firmly. "I know the person calling. He once gave me his number, and I can remember a few of the digits," Adrienne explained, picking up the call. "You finally decided to answer. Good girl. I was starting to think I'd have to blow up your house this time," Linc's voice crackled through the phone. "What do you want now?" Adrienne asked, trying to remain composed. "Just checking up on you, my dear. To see if you're still being a pain in the neck," Linc laughed wickedly. "Why do you hate me so much? What have I done to deserve this? We've only met twice!" Adrienne shouted, frustration evident in her voice. "Stop being so damn frustrating, and maybe I'll consider leaving you alone!" Lincoln shouted back. "Frustrating? What about me is frustrating you?" Richard instinctively reached out and took the phone from her hand. "Call her and threaten her one more time, and you'll find yourself explaining to your mother in he

"Wife? What on earth are you saying?" Adrienne's voice trembled as she tried to comprehend Daniel's words. His eyes locked with hers, Daniel continued, "I met her last week in Rome, and we bonded instantly. Our connection is undeniable, Adrienne." A smile crept upon his face as he glanced over at the woman beside him, Adrielle, who reciprocated the gesture. Confusion filled Adrienne's mind. "So, she's your girlfriend then?" Adrielle's voice interjected firmly, "No... wife." She lifted her right hand, revealing a dazzling diamond ring adorning her finger. A torrent of emotions surged within Adrienne, but she swallowed them down, forcing a smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Adrielle." Her voice wavered. Daniel broke the silence by suggesting they head back. Adrienne nodded, longing to escape the overwhelming atmosphere. They made their way to Adrienne's car, with Lisa assuming the role of the driver. Adrienne reluctantly took her place in the front seat, next to Lisa, whil

"I must say, you have been such a good girl lately. I like it, but it's starting to look suspicious," Linc said to Rosa. He let out a deep breath as he pulled out of her, their intimate encounter coming to an end. Rosa's body trembled with pleasure, her ecstasy evident. "Of course. You have been such an excellent puppet master," she smirked, playing along with his assessment. "Puppet master, huh?" Linc raised an eyebrow. "Mm hmm. No one pulls the strings better than you," Rosa responded, her words laced with a seductive tone. Linc chuckled, a hint of skepticism in his voice. "Come on. You must have said that to almost every guy that has slept with you." Rosa let out a soft giggle, her fingers gently caressing his hair. "Of course not. No one has ever made me experience such pleasure like you do," she assured him, a fake smile lighting up her face. Linc couldn't help but reciprocate the smile, but a sense of suspicion lingered within him. "Why?" Rosa asked, tilting her head sl

"Adrienne?" a woman next to her called out desperately, panic coloring her voice as she knelt beside Adrienne's motionless figure on the floor. Concerned murmurs rippled through the surrounding crowd, drawing the attention of those nearby. Within moments, a wave of commotion erupted as people hastily gathered around, unsure of what had caused Adrienne's sudden collapse. "Quick! Someone call an ambulance!" Evelyn's commanding voice broke through the chaos. Michael and Linc exchanged tense glances, their eyes fixed grimly on Adrienne's unconscious form. In stark contrast to their tense silence, Ryan darted forward, his concern propelling him to Adrienne's side without a second thought. As the chaos unfolded, a woman's gaze shifted to the forgotten figure of little Brian, unnoticed by the frantic crowd. She approached him gently, her voice soothing, "Come here, Brian. Let's step outside and get some fresh evening air while things settle down, alright?" the woman gently suggested. Br