LOGINThe moment Bryan’s words sank in, Adrian’s entire expression changed. He immediately ended his call with Bryan and dialed Nadia’s number.Nadia answered after the second ring.“Adrian?”“Where is Aveline?”Nadia frowned at the urgency in his voice.“She’s at the penthouse with Jade. I’m almost there myself. Why? What’s wrong?”“Are you sure they’re still inside the penthouse?”“Yes.”Adrian released a slow breath.“Okay.”Nadia immediately sensed that something was wrong.“Adrian, what’s going on?”“It’s nothing.”“Don’t you dare lie to me.”Her voice hardened.“You sound worried. What happened? What is going on?”Adrian took a deep breath.“Nadia…”“What is going on, Adrian?”“Alexander knows about Aveline.”“What?”“He knows she’s my daughter.”Nadia’s heart dropped.“How?”“We don’t know yet.”Adrian’s grip tightened around the phone.“Bryan was just attacked at his house. Alexander called him and made it clear that he knows exactly who Aveline is to me. He even sent Bryan a live v
“Daddy!”Liam's excited scream filled the school entrance as soon as he spotted Owen waiting beside the car.Owen smiled.“My bot.”Liam ran straight into his arms, and Owen lifted him off the ground, holding him tightly.Even though Liam wasn't his biological son, Owen had made peace with the truth. It had taken time, anger, and heartbreak, but he had eventually forgiven Daphne.And now, with their second child on the way, Owen was determined to give both of his children the love and protection they deserved.He placed Liam back on the ground and ruffled his hair.“Ready to go home?”“Yes, Daddy!”Owen helped him into the car before getting behind the wheel and driving away from the school.After a few minutes, Owen glanced at his son through the rearview mirror.“So, Liam…”“Yes, Dad?”“How are you preparing to become a big brother?”Liam immediately straightened in his seat.“Pretty good.”He clenched his tiny fists dramatically.“I will protect my younger ones.”Owen laughed.“Tha
Alexander walked into the room and found Linda and Bryan laughing over something. Their laughter immediately died as soon as they looked up at him.Alexander smiled.“Heavens have decided that we are the ones who are going to win this battle,” he said, laughing.Bryan frowned. “What do you mean by that?”“Adrian has a daughter,” Alexander revealed.Bryan stared at him for a moment before shaking his head. “Okay. So, is this about Father’s wish?”“Of course not, little brother. Don’t be foolish.”“I’m not foolish, Alex.” Bryan’s voice hardened. “The girl is innocent, and I know you’re planning to use her.”Alexander’s smile disappeared.“Innocent?” he repeated coldly. “That bastard is already the chairman. Now, can you imagine what Father will do when he finds out that the same bastard has accomplished the very thing he wanted?”Bryan clenched his fists.“He has a daughter. That doesn’t mean she should become a target.”“Enough.” Linda finally spoke.Bryan turned toward her.“No one is
Daphne walked into the private restaurant room with a satisfied smile on her face. For the first time in days, everything seemed to be falling back into place. Her marriage was intact.Owen had abandoned the divorce.Her family was no longer falling apart. And, most importantly, she had finally found a way to destroy Nadia.Daphne walked toward the small table beside the window and picked up the glass of wine waiting for her. She took a slow sip. Her mind returned to the information she had uncovered during her investigation following Aveline's kidnapping.She had discovered something far more valuable. Aveline was Adrian Ravencrest's biological daughter and he was the man Nadia had slept with years ago. Daphne had been stunned when she discovered the truth. She had felt completely powerless. Adrian Ravencrest was far more powerful than the Laurent family, and going after him directly would have been foolish.But then she had discovered something else. Alexander Ravencrest was against
“I want to see Uncle Adrian, Mommy.”Aveline sat on the couch with her arms folded stubbornly across her chest.“It has been days. I know you told me he is fine, but I still want to see him.”Nadia sighed.“He hasn't been home for days now.”She tried to sound casual, but even she couldn't hide the concern in her voice.Adrian had been discharged from the hospital, but he had barely returned to his penthouse. Between dealing with the aftermath of the accident, the Graham family's involvement, and everything happening within Ravencrest Empire, he had been constantly occupied. And Nadia couldn't deny that she had noticed his absence too.Aveline, however, was taking it much harder. She had become incredibly attached to Adrian in such a short amount of time.“I miss him,” Aveline complained.Jade, who was sitting beside Nadia, smiled.“You saw him just a few days ago.”“That was before he got hurt.”Aveline's little face became serious.“Now I need to check if he is really okay.”Nadia s
Noah headed toward Brad's ward, expecting to find him in much worse condition after what Adrian had said. But the moment he stepped inside, he stopped.Brad was sitting on the hospital bed with nothing more than a small bandage wrapped around his arm.Noah stared at him.“That’s it?”Brad looked at him.“What?”“Your injuries.”Brad glanced at his arm.“I only have minor injuries.”Noah looked back toward the door, then shook his head. Adrian had said Brad's injuries were more severe than his own. Yet Brad had barely a scratch.Noah narrowed his eyes.Then why the hell did Adrian send him here?His gaze drifted toward the hallway.Was that sneaky bastard trying to get rid of him so he could have a moment alone with Nadia?A knowing smirk appeared on Noah's face.Of course he was.He turned back to Brad.“So, what actually happened?”Brad's expression became serious.“The car that hit us was aiming for the boss. It was obviously from the Grahams.”Noah's amusement disappeared.“A car w







