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• CHAPTER 27- Countdown to Collapse

  He didn’t look up, neither did he respond to her question.“Vice President Lin,” he said coldly.Julia straightened instantly. “Yes, sir.”Adrian’s tone was ice and steel. “I want a full audit of both Astra Corp and Grayson family's company.”“Yes, sir,” she said again, already reaching for her tablet.He continued without pause. “I want every transaction tracked, asset reports... If that bastard has used even a single Rhein Group dollar to funnel power into his pocket, I want to know.”Her fingers trembled slightly over her device. From his tone she could tell that this was personal.They have had dealing s with Lucian in the past but she had never thought anything suspicious of him, well until now.Did Lucian do something to provoke the head of Rhein Group.Could he be that foolish?“Understood.” she responded sharply.Adrian finally looked up, his gaze sharp enough to cut glass. “And Julia…”“Yes, sir?”“Also, starting today, I want his family group, Astra group, everything that

• 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 manicured hand pressed

• CHAPTER 25- The List

  Sophia didn’t stop until they reached the edge of the parking lot—far from curious eyes and meddling relatives.Only then did she whirl on him.“What is wrong with you?!” she snapped.Adrian blinked, calm as ever. “With me?"Then with an innocent smirk he said. "What did I do? Wasn't it your grandpa that was trying to matchmake us? Maybe you should listen to him."His last statement infuriated Sophia. “Ugh—stop it!” She shoved his chest lightly, her voice heated. “Don’t act like you didn’t enjoy every second of that spectacle in there.”He tilted his head, that maddening smirk dancing on his lips. “Maybe I did.”She gawked at him. “I know what you’re going to say,” she snapped, arms folded defensively. “You want repayment, right? You want me to sleep with you again. Just say it, so I can slap you now and get it over with.”Adrian looked at her for a beat.Then he chuckled in amusement.She blinked, thrown off by the sound.Adrian’s expression settled into something softer, more

• CHAPTER 24- Not so Perfect Suitor

  Rowan smiled—a tired but genuine smile. “A man who can turn down ten million… and save a life with those hands? That’s rare.”“You’re both young, talented, and easy on the eyes. You should really get to know each other better.”As if recalling something amusing, the old man chuckled and gave Sophia an encouraging look.Then his eyes twinkled mischievously.“Tell me, is he married?”Sophia nearly choked on her own breath. “What?! Grandpa!”But Rowan kept going, waving off her protest. “What? I’m asking a simple question. A man like that should not be left on the market.”He turned to Adrian. “Young man, do you have a girlfriend? A wife? Anything?”Adrian was momentarily speechless.Well, two hours ago, he became a single man.Then gave the faintest smirk.“I’m unattached,” he said smoothly.Sophia turned crimson. “Grandpa!!”She stomped her foot lightly, flustered.Gerald raised an eyebrow, frowning and coughing awkwardly into his hand.He wasn’t on board with his old father’s idea

• CHAPTER 23- Rejected Cheque

  Gerald hadn’t intended to give that much at first, but since he’d already handed over a Black Dragon Gold Card, tossing in ten million woudn’t hurt.He also hoped it would silence Adrian, stopping him from asking for the moon.Adrian’s eyes drifted between the items.For a long moment, he said nothing.Then—without a word—he raised a hand.And gently pushed the check back toward Gerald.What the fuck?!The room gasped again.They were dying to trade places with Adrian.This pooy dressed man looked like he needed the money more than anything, yet he still rejected the money.Seeing Adrian reject ten million dollars like it was nothing more than a pocket tissue left the room in stunned silence.Adrian was just full of too many surprises.“I didn’t come here for money,” Adrian said, voice calm but resolute. “I came because someone begged me to save a life.”He took the Black Dragon Gold Card with two fingers and tucked it into his inner pocket.“This card… is enough.”Gerald’s hand whic

• CHAPTER 22- Huge Reward

  Rowan Aldridge, who was also stunned by Aldric’s display, stared at the card in his extended hand, and then, his gaze followed the card to Adrian’s face.He blinked once. Then again.That face…It wasn’t just the calm expression or the confidence.It was something else.He felt a strange familiarity.A warmth.“You…” he rasped, his voice still hoarse but filled with wonder. “You seem… familiar.”Sophia stepped aside, allowing her grandfather a clearer view. Rowan’s gaze lingered on Adrian's face, as if trying to piece together a memory buried deep in time.He squinted his eyes even further. "Are you sure we haven't met before?""I don't think so." Adrian replied simply.Where could he have met Rowan Aldridge?He had not even met his granddaughter until last night.And then—Rowan smiled.A real smile, weak but genuine. “Whatever the reason… you saved me. And for that, I am deeply grateful.”He struggled to sit upright, but Sophia gently supported him, wiping the remaining frost from