Semua Bab The CEO'S Little Lamb : Bab 151 - Bab 158

CHAPTER 151AUTHOR'S POV The loud bang cut through the room like thunder.Rafael screamed in pain. The gun flew from his hand and clattered across the dirty floor. Before anyone could react, more shots rang out. Rafael’s men dropped one by one. Some screamed. Others fell without a sound. Bullets came from the dark corners above — hidden walkways and broken windows.Adrian didn’t waste a second. He grabbed his gun from the floor and shot Rafael in the leg. The bullet tore through muscle. Rafael dropped to one knee, shouting curses.Ken rushed to Lara’s side. “I’ve got you,” he said gently. He pulled out a knife and cut the ropes fast. As soon as her hands were free, she tried to cover herself, shaking badly. Ken quickly grabbed a dusty blanket from a nearby crate and wrapped it around her body.Adrian moved like a wild animal. He stormed over to Rafael, who was still on the ground clutching his bleeding leg. Adrian’s fist connected with his face with full force. The punch made a sick

CHAPTER 153LARA'S POVDarkness, then...warmth. It wrapped around me like a blanket, gentle and comforting. Somewhere nearby, I could hear the faint murmur of voices.My head felt unbearably heavy. I tried to open my eyes, but they refused to cooperate.A familiar scent drifted into my nose. Sandalwood. The clean, comforting scent I had come to associate with only one person.Adrian.My heart skipped. Slowly, my eyelids fluttered open. The bright light made me squint.Everything around me was blurry at first, but as my vision cleared, I realized I was lying on a large bed.The ceiling...the chandelier...the cream-colored curtains...I recognized them immediately.Adrian's penthouse. I was home. A lump formed in my throat.Was it all over? Had he really found me?Before I could gather my thoughts, I felt someone squeeze my hand.I turned my head. Green eyes. Red-rimmed and filled with exhaustion. Adrian.He was sitting beside the bed, his fingers tightly wrapped around mine. His neatly

CHAPTER 155AUTHOR'S POVThe departure terminal buzzed with travelers.Announcements echoed through the airport as passengers hurried toward their respective boarding gates.Among them walked Martina Lopez.A pair of oversized sunglasses hid most of her face, while a black cap was pulled low over her forehead.Beside her, Nora wheeled two expensive suitcases."We're almost there," Nora whispered nervously. "Our flight leaves in thirty minutes."Martina didn't answer.bHer jaw remained clenched.Everything had fallen apart. Rafael was dead. The police were looking for her.bAdrian hated her more than ever. She had lost. But she refused to accept it."We'll leave the country," Martina muttered. "We'll figure something out."Nora nodded quickly. "Yes, Miss Lopez."As they approached the security checkpoint, Martina finally allowed herself to breathe.Just a little farther. Just one more step.Then,"Miss Martina Lopez."An unfamiliar male voice echoed behind her. Martina froze. Slowly, she

CHAPTER 157AUTHOR'S POVThe evening settled peacefully over the penthouse. Golden rays from the setting sun stretched across the marble floor, bathing the living room in a warm glow.The penthouse felt calm.Adrian sat across Lara, reading through a few reports Vincent had brought over earlier. He had finally resumed some work, though he refused to let it consume his attention.Every few minutes, he'd glance up at her. Just to make sure she was still there. She caught him doing it again."I'm not disappearing." Lara smiled."I know. But I like checking."She shook her head, laughing softly.Before she could tease him further, the doorbell rang. One of the maids walked toward the entrance. A moment later, she returned."Mr. Romano. There's a gentleman here. He says his name is Alfonso."Adrian's expression immediately changed."Let him in."A few seconds later, heavy footsteps echoed through the hallway. Then he appeared. Tall, broad-shouldered, dressed in a black suit. His expression