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Chapter 74

Penulis: A.M Wynter.
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Adrian’s phone buzzed.

Unknown number.

His grip tightened as he answered. “Where is she?”

A low chuckle came through the speaker. “Straight to the point. I like that.”

Adrian’s patience was razor-thin. “I won’t ask again.”

The man on the other end sighed. “If you want your precious bride back, you’ll have to pay. One hundred million dollars. Cash. No police, no games.”

Adrian’s jaw clenched. “And if I refuse?”

Another chuckle. “Then I suppose you’ll have to find another bride.”

Rage shot through Adrian’s veins like fire. His other hand curled into a fist. “You’re making a mistake.”

“No, you are,” the man said. “You have twelve hours.”

The line went dead.

Adrian exhaled sharply, his mind already working.

One hundred million dollars? He could pay it. But he wasn’t about to let these men win.

He turned to his CSO, “Track the call.”

He was already ahead of him, typing furiously on a tablet.

“The call was bounced through multiple locations,” he said. “But it started near the docks.”

Adrian
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    The soft murmur of the household quieted as the evening crept in, but inside Adrian's estate, the fire had just been lit — not in the hearth, but in the hearts of Adrian and Elena.Adrian sat in the lounge, dressed in a comfortable but elegant set of dark clothing, his injured shoulder carefully supported. The doctors' words still echoed in his mind: "Take it easy. Build your strength."But Adrian had never been the kind of man to sit idle while the world moved around him.Especially not now.Elena entered the room, a tablet and a thick file of papers in her arms. She set them down carefully on the coffee table in front of him and took a seat by his side, her expression serious but calm."You shouldn’t stress yourself yet," Elena said softly, brushing a lock of hair behind her ear.Adrian reached out, covering her hand with his. "Sitting still isn’t healing me, Elena. Planning our next move is."She saw the fire in his eyes—the determination, the quiet fury—and she knew better than to

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    The day had finally come.After days of careful treatment, endless tests, physical therapy sessions, and emotional battles fought silently in the quiet hospital room, Adrian was ready to go home.It was a crisp morning—the kind of morning that smelled like new beginnings. The sun gleamed against the hospital windows, lighting the room with a soft, golden glow. It felt symbolic, as if even the heavens recognized the rebirth happening inside these four walls.Elena stood by Adrian’s side as the doctor completed the final discharge procedures. She clutched his hand tightly, her fingers warm and reassuring around his."Congratulations, Mr. Adrian," the doctor said with a smile. "You’ve defied the odds. Your recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. Just make sure you take it easy for the next few weeks. No heavy stress, no strenuous activities yet. Let your body continue to heal."Adrian nodded, gratitude filling his chest. "Thank you, doctor. For everything."The doctor patted his g

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    Morning came with a soft, golden light flooding the hospital room. The air was lighter somehow, infused with a sense of hope that had been missing for days. Elena sat by Adrain’s side, her hand intertwined with his as he drifted between sleep and wakefulness. This time, it wasn’t the heavy, unconscious kind of sleep—it was natural, healing.When the doctors arrived for their rounds, they were greeted by the sight of Adrain awake and more aware than the day before."Good morning, Mr. Adrian," the head doctor said with a wide smile. "Ready for a little work?"Adrian gave a faint smirk. "I’ve been working all my life. What’s a little more?"Elena chuckled softly, squeezing his hand.The doctors set about their task with efficiency, conducting a series of tests and scans. They wheeled in portable imaging machines, taking fresh X-rays of his shoulder and his chest. Blood was drawn to check for infections or hidden complications. Heart monitors were attached to assess the rhythm and strengt

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    The hospital room was hushed, bathed in the golden hue of the late afternoon sun filtering through the blinds. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor had become a strange kind of lullaby to Elena, as she sat upright, holding Adrain’s hand like a lifeline.It had been days now. Days of endless waiting, silent prayers whispered into the sterile air, and tireless vigilance.Elena’s eyes fluttered open after a brief doze. As she shifted slightly, her phone buzzed on the small table beside her. Picking it up with careful hands, she quickly dialed a number — the chief house staff.The call connected immediately."Hello ma'am," the man’s voice was steady and respectful.Elena didn’t waste time. "Please make sure the house keeps running. I want everything maintained as usual. No changes. No slackness. I need the house ready for Adrain when he returns home.""Of course, ma'am, "he responded without hesitation. "I'll oversee everything personally. Everything will be perfect for Mr. Adrain's

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    The hours dragged by with agonizing slowness.Elena remained rooted to the chair beside Adrain’s hospital bed, her hand never leaving his. The steady beep of the heart monitor was the only assurance she had that he was still here with her, still fighting his silent battle to wake up. Despite the doctor’s reassurances, a small, stubborn part of her heart refused to relax. Not until she saw his eyes open and heard his voice.She refused to leave him.Not even for a second.Nurses came and went, quietly checking vitals, changing IV bags, and recording notes, but Elena barely noticed them. Her whole world had narrowed down to the rhythmic rise and fall of Adrain’s chest.Sitting there, in the dim, sterile light of the hospital room, her mind couldn’t help but drift—back through time, reliving the journey they had traveled together. The memories played like an old movie reel before her tired eyes.She remembered the first time she met Adrain, the strength in his voice, the kindness hidden

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    The soft murmur of voices around her slowly pulled Elena from the depths of her sleep. Her body, sore and stiff from the long hours of remaining in the same position, slowly began to stir. The cool surface of Adrain's hand beneath hers was the only comfort she needed to anchor herself in the waking world.She shifted, trying to blink the sleep from her eyes, feeling the weight of exhaustion still hanging on her shoulders. As her gaze focused, she realized the warmth she had sought in her sleep wasn’t the faint echo of her own body, but Adrain's hand, still clasped in hers.She didn’t want to let go. But she had to.A soft knock on the door broke the quiet."Mrs. Elena?"The voice was kind and familiar, and Elena turned toward the sound, her eyes still bleary from the long night of worrying. The doctor entered, a warm smile already playing on his lips. He was the same doctor who had reassured her last night, and his calm presence helped settle the anxiety that had started to rise in he

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