Lahat ng Kabanata ng Love In Revenge : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

“Don’t you dare, Adrian.”I locked eyes with him, daring him to say another word—like I might devour him whole if he did.“What?” he said, letting out a short laugh.“Dad isn’t aware, right?”“Mr. Rowan seems confused about the story he’s telling you,” I said calmly. “Trust me, it’s not what you think. I’ll explain everything properly.”“But you didn’t seem confused that day,” Rowan added.“Mr. Rowan, please allow me to talk to my brother,” I said.I held Adrian’s gaze, silently assuring him that I wasn’t lying.Of course, I felt terrible that I couldn’t explain everything right now. His eyes searched mine, clearly looking for answers I couldn’t yet give.“Fine,” he said at last. “I’ll trust you—for now. But I’m still waiting for your explanation.”“Thank you. Could you please give me a minute and wait in the car?” I asked.“Okay,” he replied, turning and heading toward the car.I watched him walk away.I could tell—he wasn’t happy.Watching him get into the car safely, I turned to Ro

“Hello, dear.”“Do I look that good?”He leaned closer, his breath brushing my ear.“God.”“You’ve got to be kidding me,” I muttered under my breath, my teeth clenched, fists tightening at my sides.“Hi,” Vivian said, trying to pull attention to herself.“Mr. Rowan, what exactly is going on here?” I asked coldly.“Oh— I forgot,” I added, turning slightly. “You don’t really answer questions. You prefer leaving people with more confusion than clarity.”I turned to walk away, then paused.“Oh.”I turned back.“Good evening, sir. Welcome to the party,” I said politely, bowing slightly as I shook hands with the older man beside him. “I’m Terisa—Adrain’s elder sister.”Then I faced him again.“Your father?” I asked, unsure I’d get a response.“Hmph,” he let out flatly.“Yep. Still very much you,” I said dryly, then turned and walked away.“Hello? I’m still here,” Vivian called, waving her hands.“Yeah, I’m creating space for you,” I replied sarcastically without looking back.“Hey—” Vivian

"What agreement? You know we had a few agreements before you disappeared into the shadows, Mr. Man," my dad said."Ha ha ha," Mr. Brandy let out a laugh."Wait, isn’t Drake here yet?" Mr. Peter asked."He was supposed to be here minutes before me," he added, raising his neck high as he searched the room for Drake."Well, seems I’m no longer allowed to say anything for suggestion, right?" I said, crossing my arms."Miss Avila, you seem dissatisfied. Why is that?" Mr. Brandy asked, his tone curious."Mr. Peter, I wasn’t consulted about the plan or the invite list. And, at least, Drake’s presence wasn’t known to me," I said, frustration slipping through my words."That’s one funny way to put it, Terisa," Mr. Peter said, grinning. "He’s your partner, your future husband—of course, that’s enough reason for him to be present at occasions like this.""Terisa, did you have a little quarrel with Drake?" My grandma asked, walking closer. "You’ve been sending harsh and distant vibes to him for

The room erupted into chaos.“Where is he?”“What happened?”“Adrain!”Voices clashed and overlapped as panic spread through the crowd.I stood frozen in the middle of it all, my mind blank, my body refusing to move.“Terisa!” Vivian’s voice cut through the noise as she grabbed my shoulders and shook me.I blinked, once. Twice.“What’s wrong? Are you triggered again?” she asked urgently.“No… no,” I muttered, shaking my head as reality crashed back in.“Prepare the car. Now!” my father’s voice boomed across the room.“Adrain…” I whispered, my heart slamming violently against my chest as I rushed toward him.Mr. Brandy was already pulling out his phone. “I’ll call the hospital. Tell them we’re on our way.”“We need to move him,” I said, looking at the tall figure beside me. “Please—help us.”Drake nodded immediately.“Take his legs,” my father instructed.“We need to turn him carefully to get him into the car,” Drake said, already positioning himself.“We don’t have time!” my grandmoth

“What did you just say?”I turned slowly.“Yes, you heard me right,” Rowan replied, slightly out of breath. “And that temper of yours didn’t even let me finish.”“Stop breathing like you just ran a marathon.”He gave a faint smile. “You walk faster than most people run one.”“I’m listening,” I said, folding my arms. “Talk about the poisoning.”“Definitely not here,” he said, glancing toward the hospital entrance. “Outside. And quickly—before I change my mind.”He stepped away.“Oh, so now you’re ordering me around?” I muttered under my breath, stamping my foot lightly. “One piece of information and you think you own the place. So annoying.”Still, I followed.“We’re outside. What was the poison?” I asked, my tone firm.Rowan studied me for a moment.“There are many things you don’t know,” he said quietly. “And I’d love to tell you everything… but I can’t. Just be careful of the people around you.”“Skip the warning,” I cut in sharply. “Keep your advice for whoever actually needs it.”