Lahat ng Kabanata ng TO LOVE HIM AGAIN: Kabanata 21 - Kabanata 30

Adrian's POV  The morning sun glints off the glass buildings as I pull up to Cross Enterprise. My fingers drum against the steering wheel while I wait for the gate to open. That's when I spot them, a cluster of people pressed against the iron bars, their voices rising in chants I can't quite hear through the car windows.I lean forward, squinting. Cardboards move up and down in their hands. Justice for Ivy screams from one in bold red letters. Pursue the Homewrecker declares another, the words thick and angry."Who paid them to do this?" The question leaves my mouth even though I'm alone in the car.The gate swings open, and I drive through slowly, watching the protesters in my rearview mirror. They press closer, shouting louder now. I park in my usual spot and step out, the autumn air crisp against my face.

Adrian's POV The sharp crack of a slap echoes through the house.My foot freezes mid-step on the staircase. I grip the railing and rush down the remaining stairs, my heart pounding."You thief!" Ivy's voice cuts through the air.I round the corner into the living room. Ivy stands with her chest heaving, her hand still raised. Sera sits in the chair across from her, one hand pressed against her reddening cheek. Her eyes are wide, glazed with shock."What's going on here?"Both women whip their heads toward me.Ivy points a trembling finger at Sera. "She... she stole my diamond necklace. The one Dad gave me. It's worth billions."My gaze shifts to Sera. She blinks rapidly, her mouth opening and closing like she can't find words."What? No. I didn't

Adrian's POVSera stands in front of the scattered pile of dollar bills. Her chest rises and falls, rapid and sharp. The torn pieces of money lie across the polished dining table like confetti at a funeral.Her eyes burn into us. Not just angry, something darker. Her jaw sets tight, but her hands shake at her sides. She balls them into fists."Destroy the family's name?" The words echo in my head.What did she mean by that?I glance at my parents. Mom's mouth hangs open slightly, frozen mid-breath. Dad's face flushes red, starting from his neck and creeping upward. A vein pulses at his temple.A smirk tugs at my lips before I can stop it. They really thought she'd take it. They thought everyone had a price."This is fun. I think I'm gonna stay here for a while." Aaron leans back in his chair, fingers laced behind his

Adrian's POV"No, you can't stay here, Aaron." I block the doorway with my body.Aaron stands on my doorstep, luggage in both arms, that infuriating grin plastered across his face. "I'll just stay for a week."He tries to push past me. I plant my hand on his chest and shove him back. "There's no space.""Come on, brother." He leans against the doorframe, looking entirely too comfortable. "I'm sure you have room for me.""No.""I'm your brother. I'm family." He widens his eyes, sticking out his bottom lip in that ridiculous puppy dog look he's been using since we were kids.I rub my temple. The headache starting behind my eyes tells me I'm going to regret this. "Fine. Just for a week.""Maybe two weeks?" The smirk spreads across his face.I glare at him.

Adrian's POV  I glance at my watch for the fifth time in the last ten minutes. The living room feels too quiet, too still. My fingers drum against the armrest of the couch as I wait.An hour ago, I was heading to my study when movement caught my eye through the hallway window. Sera, slipping out the back door like a shadow. Her head turned left, then right, checking if anyone was watching. Every movement screamed secrecy.The image replays in my mind. The way she pulled the door closed so carefully, barely making a sound. The quick glance over her shoulder before she hurried down the path.Where would she go without telling anyone?My phone sits heavy in my hand. Aaron's contact is already pulled up on the screen. My thumb hovers over the call button. Maybe I should just go look for her myself. What if so