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The Counterattack

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last update Last Updated: 2026-03-10 23:51:58

‎By midnight, the entire internet was talking about one thing.

‎Adrian Cole.

‎Ava Cole.

‎And their unborn child.

‎News channels replayed the press conference again and again. Social media was flooded with clips of Adrian’s cold warning and Ava’s quiet but powerful speech.

‎Most people supported them.

‎But not everyone.

‎Inside the Blackridge headquarters across the city, the atmosphere was very different.

‎The executives sat around a long table, watching the broadcast replay
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  • Pregnant After Signing the Billionaire’s One-Year Contract.   The Truth Hidden in the Photo

    ‎‎Aurora’s words hung in the air.‎‎“It’s Victor.”‎‎Adrian stared at the photograph again, his eyes narrowing as he leaned closer.‎‎At first, the shadowy figure looked like nothing more than a blur in the background.‎‎But now that Aurora had pointed it out, it became impossible to ignore.‎‎A tall man.‎‎Standing behind the three of them.‎‎Half hidden by a tree.‎‎Ethan squinted.‎‎“I still can’t see his face clearly.”‎‎Aurora pointed again.‎‎“Look at the height… and the posture.”‎‎Adrian studied the image silently.‎‎Aurora continued softly,‎‎“I remember someone standing there that day.”‎‎Adrian looked at her sharply.‎‎“You remember him?”‎‎Aurora nodded slowly.‎‎“Yes.”‎‎Ethan looked confused.‎‎“Then why didn’t you mention it earlier?”‎‎Aurora frowned.‎‎“Because I didn’t know who he was.”‎‎She looked down at the photo again.‎‎“My father told me he was just a guest.”‎‎Adrian’s voice was calm but tense.‎‎“And now?”‎‎Aurora met his eyes.‎

  • Pregnant After Signing the Billionaire’s One-Year Contract.   The Man Who Should Not Exist

    ‎‎The room was silent after Aurora’s words.‎‎“This photo… was altered.”‎‎Adrian stared at the image again, his sharp eyes scanning every inch.‎‎“Are you sure?” he asked quietly.‎‎Aurora nodded slowly.‎‎“Yes.”‎‎She pointed to the small symbol in the corner again.‎‎“My father created this foundation five years after this photo was taken. I remember the ceremony clearly. I was already working in the company then.”‎‎Ethan crossed his arms.‎‎“So someone edited the photo later.”‎‎Adrian’s expression turned darker.‎‎“But why?”‎‎Aurora thought for a moment.‎‎“Maybe to send a message.”‎‎Ethan frowned.‎‎“That doesn’t explain the break-in.”‎‎Aurora sighed.‎‎“You’re right.”‎‎Adrian walked slowly around the room, thinking.‎‎“This isn’t just about a picture,” he said.‎‎Aurora looked at him.‎‎“Then what is it about?”‎‎Adrian stopped beside the table.‎‎“Someone wants us to question the past.”‎‎Aurora whispered,‎‎“But why now?”‎‎Adrian didn’t answer

  • Pregnant After Signing the Billionaire’s One-Year Contract.   Shadows Inside the Past

    ‎‎Aurora stared at the photograph as if it might suddenly disappear.‎‎Her fingers trembled slightly.‎‎The picture was old, the edges worn and faded. But the faces were clear.‎‎Her father.‎‎Adrian’s father.‎‎And herself.‎‎She looked much younger, maybe in her early twenties, standing between the two powerful men. They were smiling like proud fathers.‎‎Aurora’s heart tightened.‎‎“I don’t remember this photo being taken,” she whispered.‎‎Ethan leaned closer to see it.‎‎“Where did they find this?”‎‎Aurora slowly turned the photograph over again.‎‎The red words glared at her like a warning.‎‎“The past never stays buried.”‎‎Adrian’s voice broke the silence.‎‎“This wasn’t random.”‎‎Aurora looked up sharply.‎‎“You think someone broke into my house just to leave this?”‎‎Adrian nodded.‎‎“Yes.”‎‎Ethan frowned.‎‎“That makes no sense. Why break in just to drop a photo?”‎‎Adrian’s expression became serious.‎‎“Because it’s not just a photo.”‎‎Aurora n

  • Pregnant After Signing the Billionaire’s One-Year Contract.   The Secret That Refused to Stay Buried

    ‎‎Morning arrived slowly, like a tired traveler dragging its feet. The sun rose above the tall buildings of the city, painting the sky with pale gold. But inside Aurora’s house, the air felt heavy.‎‎Aurora stood by the kitchen window, staring outside without really seeing anything.‎‎Her mind kept replaying the same moment again and again.‎‎Adrian’s voice.‎‎“There is something you deserve to know.”‎‎Those words had followed her into sleep and woken up with her again.‎‎Behind her, the sound of footsteps broke the silence.‎‎“Mom?”‎‎Aurora turned. Ethan stood in the doorway, rubbing his eyes. Even though he was grown, there were moments when he still looked like the little boy she used to carry.‎‎“Good morning,” she said gently.‎‎He studied her face.‎‎“You didn’t sleep.”‎‎Aurora forced a small smile. “I’m fine.”‎‎But Ethan wasn’t convinced.‎‎“You’ve said that three times since yesterday.”‎‎Aurora sighed softly and sat down at the dining table.‎‎“Come sit.”

  • Pregnant After Signing the Billionaire’s One-Year Contract.   The Cracks in the Empire

    ‎‎Morning came with tension in the air.‎‎The financial markets opened earlier than usual in Adrian’s mind. He had barely slept, but his mind was clear. Wars—corporate or personal—were never won by rest alone. They were won by timing.‎‎Adrian stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window in his office as sunlight slowly covered the city skyline.‎‎Behind him, Daniel walked in with a tablet and two cups of coffee.‎‎“The market opened five minutes ago,” Daniel said.‎‎Adrian didn’t turn around.‎‎“And?”‎‎Daniel glanced at the screen.‎‎“Blackridge stock dropped another twelve percent.”‎‎That finally made Adrian turn.‎‎“Investors are pulling out?”‎‎Daniel nodded.‎‎“Yes. The regulatory investigation news leaked earlier than expected.”‎‎Adrian took the coffee calmly.‎‎“That was inevitable.”‎‎Daniel walked closer.‎‎“Their offshore accounts are being frozen temporarily until the investigation finishes.”‎‎Adrian’s eyes narrowed slightly.‎‎“That will hurt them.”

  • Pregnant After Signing the Billionaire’s One-Year Contract.   No One Touches My Family

    ‎‎Adrian moved fast.‎‎By the time the elevator doors closed, Daniel was already on his phone giving orders to the security team.‎‎“Lock down Ava’s apartment building,” Daniel said firmly. “No one enters or leaves without identification.”‎‎Ava stood beside Adrian inside the elevator, her heart beating faster than she wanted to admit.‎‎“Do you really think they would try something like that?” she asked quietly.‎‎Adrian didn’t look at her.‎‎“Yes.”‎‎The single word made the air feel colder.‎‎Ava swallowed.‎‎“Why?”‎‎Adrian finally turned toward her.‎‎“Because they’re losing.”‎‎The elevator descended quickly.‎‎Daniel ended his call.‎‎“Security teams are already moving. Two vehicles will meet us outside.”‎‎Ava frowned slightly.‎‎“This feels extreme.”‎‎Adrian shook his head.‎‎“No. This is preparation.”‎‎The elevator doors opened into the underground garage.‎‎Two black security SUVs were already waiting.‎‎Several guards stood nearby.‎‎The moment Adr

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