TAMING THE REJECTED SON OF A BILLIONAIRE

After a few sips of the coffee, Adrian leaned against the cold brick wall, his phone trembling in his hand. His chest felt heavy as he stared at Anita’s name on the screen. For three years, she had been his anchor, the only person he believed truly understood him. In this moment of despair, she was his last hope, the only person he thought might stand by him at the moment.Taking a deep breath, Adrian pressed the call button. The phone rang once. Twice. Then, her familiar voice answered.“Adrian?” she said, her tone clipped, almost impatient.“Anita,” Adrian began, relief flooding through him at the sound of her voice. “Thank God you picked up. I don’t know what to do. I need you.”There was a pause on the other end, long enough to make Adrian uneasy.“I heard about what happened,” she finally said, her voice devoid of the warmth and the emotions he was used to.“It’s all a setup,” Adrian explained quickly, his words tumbling out. “I was framed by Benson.“Adrian,” Anita interrupted,

Contrary to her expectation, Adrian did not call Grace and she understood, his pride was wounded when she got off work, she walked through the park nearby, it wasn't far from where Adrian had spent the night and she was sure he would not have gone far since he had no means to cater for anything at the moment. Her voice snapped him out of his thoughts. Adrian was seated on the green grass at a corner in the park. “Would you care to walk me home?” Grace asked.Adrian blinked, caught off guard by her request. “Me?” he asked, pointing at himself as if she might have meant someone else.“Yes, you,” Grace said with a small smile. “Unless you’ve got somewhere more important to be.”He hesitated for a moment before nodding. “Sure,” he said, getting up. “I guess I could use the fresh air.”Grace grabbed her coat, and together, they stepped out into the crisp evening. The streetlights cast a soft glow over the quiet road, and the noise of the city seemed distant and muted.They walked side by s

Adrian was silent for a while, the first person he thought of consulting was Grace, he had learned to rely on her more lately. It was as if he was also falling in love with her but he was trying to shove the feelings away."Okay", he said, thanked Mr Richard and went back home.That night, back at Grace’s apartment, Adrian sat down with her and shared the news."So, what’s the catch?" Grace asked, sensing his hesitation."I’ll be working for his son, doing all the work," Adrian explained. "But the credit will go to him. I won’t get recognition for it, and I’ll have to stay out of the spotlight. But the pay is good, and it’s a chance to rebuild."Grace was silent for a moment before speaking carefully. “That sounds hard, but it’s better than nothing, right?”Adrian nodded, his face etched with conflict. “Yeah. I don’t have many options. And this could be my chance to prove myself again.”Grace placed a hand on his. "I believe in you. You can do this. Even in the shadows, you’ll find yo

Adrian sat in his sleek office overlooking the city skyline, his thoughts racing as he processed the latest piece of information his private investigator had uncovered. It was no surprise that Benson, his half-brother, was working against him. Adrian had expected as much. Benson’s ego would never allow him to acknowledge Adrian’s success, let alone admit to their father, Richard, that the estranged son he had cast aside was now a rising titan in the tech industry.What Adrian hadn’t anticipated was Richard’s sudden interest in Giga Tech. According to the report, his father had quietly launched an investigation into the company’s origins and leadership. Adrian leaned back in his chair, a grim smile tugging at his lips. So, the old man is curious, is he?He couldn’t afford to let his guard down. Richard’s influence in the industry was unparalleled, and if he discovered Adrian’s identity, it would trigger a storm unlike any other. Adrian’s past would become ammunition in Richard and Benso

The days following Adrian’s event were a whirlwind of repercussions. Benson’s disgrace had sent shockwaves through the Williams family and the business world. But no one felt the weight of the revelations more deeply than Richard Williams.Sitting in his grand study, the faint glow of a dying fireplace reflected the turmoil in his heart. The grandeur of his estate, the symbols of power and success that had defined his life, now seemed hollow. The truth about Benson’s deceit and the undeniable brilliance of Adrian left Richard consumed by guilt and regret.For years, he had sided with Benson, his arrogance blinding him to Adrian’s worth. He had cut Adrian off when he needed him most, trusting the wrong son, and now he was paying the price. Benson’s shares in Williams Corp had already been revoked—Richard’s first act of retribution for the disgrace his younger son had brought upon their name.Richard poured himself a glass of whiskey, staring into the amber liquid as though it held the