At 7:30, Ryker made his way to Andrea's room. When he saw the door was slightly open, fear flashed in his eyes and he rushed in. He sighed in relief when he saw her watching from the big mirror in the middle of her room.He smiled sheepishly and settled his eyes on her gown. It was made of a flowing, lightweight fabric that drapes elegantly down to the floor. Ryker had gotten her three clothes to choose from, but was surprised she chose none of them. Instead, she chose one which she already had in her closet. The gown's neckline was modest, with a delicate scoop shape that frames her collarbone. The sleeves were thin straps that accentuate her shoulders.The waistline of the gown was defined by a thin, matching belt that cinches the dress at the smallest part of the girl's waist, creating a flattering silhouette. The skirt of the gown flows out from the waistline in soft, graceful folds, creating a sense of movement and femininity.Andrea turns around and he gets a clearer view of

Julie turned to Damon seconds after Jason walked away and sighed. She touched his cheeks gently before saying, "Your father has been facing the backlash of a bad investment he made six months ago. And the only way to bounce back is to either establish a business deal with Gabriel Accardo or Ryker Darius. Or both of them, but we both know that's not possible." Damon looked everywhere except into her eyes. "So I'm to convince Andrea to convince her father to give dad a chance." "Exactly, Damon. Either that or we'll find ourselves hitting rock bottom. Trust me, Damon, you don't want to be there." Julie concluded. She flashed him a smile before walking back to the party as well. In a corner, Georgina who had witnessed this scene, narrowed her eyes slightly. The party was still on and in full swing. Carrie sat beside Valerie who kept looking for the right opportunity to leave. "You do know Gabriel won't take it easy with you when he realizes someone from another mafian group has been

The Accardo's Manor The dinner table is beautifully adorned with a colorful Italian tablecloth, decorated with intricate patterns and designs that reflect the rich heritage of Italy. The table is filled with an array of mouth-watering Italian dishes, each prepared with the finest ingredients and cooked to perfection.The first dish is a fragrant tomato-based pasta sauce, simmered slowly for hours to achieve a deep, rich flavor. It's served over al dente spaghetti, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.Next to the pasta dish is a golden-brown, crispy pizza with a bubbly crust, topped with fresh mozzarella cheese, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic basil leaves. The pizza is cut into slices, ready to be devoured by hungry guests.Beside the pizza, a plate of bruschetta, thick slices of crusty Italian bread, toasted to perfection and topped with a zesty mix of garlic, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil, is waiting to be enjoyed.On another plate, there is a hea

"Davis?" Ryker called out uncertainly from the other end. His voice made Davis' knees weak as the man saw his eyes flash past his eyes. If Andrea was the one who had been shot then he was as good as dead. "Davis?" A warm hand tapped him on the shoulder and he swiftly turned around to see it was Andrea. "I've been calling you for a while." Without a word, he ended the call. He wiped the beads of sweat trickling down his forehead and revealed a nervous smile, "I..I came to look for you." "Then I take it you heard the gunshot as well." Andrea smiled, walking ahead of him. As soon as her face was out of his view, the scene of what happened less than a minute ago eroded her senses. Who knew Carrie followed her the whole time. Not only had Carrie been lurking within the room, she had also succeeded in saving Reuben's life. They got to the car and Davis discovered there was someone in the backseat. He opened the door and frowned when he saw Carrie. "You shouldn't be here." He said co

The next morning Andrea walked out of her room only to feel her phone vibrate in her pocket. She took it out only to see Ryan had sent $100 million dollars. Other than that, she noticed her account balance had increased significantly and smiled in satisfaction. She didn't bother sending a text to Ryan as she slipped it back into her pocket. "Good morning, mommy!" A very familiar voice yelled out behind her. Andrea felt her temperature before turning around to see Anna running towards her with open arms. "You can only come here every weekend, Anna. Your grandfather knows that so why did he let you come?" Andrea murmured as she looked down at Anna who was now clutching one of her legs. "That's because I requested for Anna to come stay with us. And your father agreed; after all, it's a good thing she stays around her mother." Ryker replied, stepping into her view. Andrea frowned a little when she saw Anna's smile deepened as she hugged her leg tightly. The frown faded and a warm l