Riordan Novels & Stories

Don’t be late] Riana pondered the idea and accepted the proposal. She will not only receive huge amounts of money from Mr Douglas, but she will also get the distractions she needs from the online bullies. She was not concerned about Lucas or her father. All she wanted was Mr Douglas’ reward that benefits her. Riana was glad to work with Mr. Douglas. He was the CEO of one of the big companies on Mallory Avenue. The company many wished to be recruited. After considerations, Riana returns Mr Douglas’ message.

And there they were, the two individuals I had been eagerly awaiting, strolling along the red carpet, heading into the venue—Rylie and Hans. It seemed like a fortuitous coincidence to encounter them so early in the night. Although I had planned to seek them out, fate had intertwined our paths sooner than expected. A pity, really. Rylie commanded attention with her graceful wave, capturing the spotlight effortlessly. It came as no surprise, given her status as a popular actress and the fiancée of the wealthy business tycoon Hans Kenji Alvez. Hans, the owner of the renowned Te Amo brand known for its global reach in cosmetics and perfumes, had been engaged to Rylie for a suspiciously long seve

In the process, I was going to fuck her out of my system and forget she ever existed. I took out my phone from my pocket and dialed a number. I hated the man I was about to call but I needed a favor which was rare for me. “Petrakis. I never thought I would see the day I received your call. “ The man on the other end said. “Rossi. Remember that favor you owe me? “ “Straight to business then. You finally want to collect? “ “Yes. A woman is looking for employment in your company. Her name is Hazel Thompson. I want you to cancel her interview. “

"Rori Zoe Ryan." ________

“What do you want? How do you know Adrian?” I sat across from the middle-aged man, my eyes drawn to his expensive watch glinting in the afternoon light. He had an imposing presence, the kind that made you sit up straighter and choose your words carefully. There was something familiar about him, a nagging feeling that I'd seen him before. “I'm Jordan Roosevelt,” he said, confirming my suspicions. My heart skipped a beat. This was Mr. Jordan Roosevelt, the wealthy billionaire who owned Crown Enterprises. I suddenly felt even more nervous and self-conscious. Why would a man like him want to meet with me about Adrian?

He picked up his jacket, turned off the light, and left. Miriam was on the bed, legs stretched out, iPad in hand, scrolling through nothing in particular when the notification came through. She almost missed it. Then she read it again. Breaking: Damien Rhodes acquires Nexus Capital in a swift overnight deal. Sources confirm a binding agreement signed late this evening. She sat up. She read it a third time. Nexus Capital. She knew that name. She set the iPad down. Picked up her phone by the side of the bed. That’s the company Adrian works for.

"I'm going to buy you a dress. You'll look stunning in red, I think." "I'll pay for it." "No." "Yes, I will." "I am perfectly able to provide for you." I scowled at him. "Fine. What is this event anyway?" "The Irish have a new consigliere. It is a kind of celebration." "Oh." He leaned in to kiss me. "It will be a good chance for you to make your first appearance as-" "As the Donna?" He chuckled deeply. "You won't be Donna until we're engaged." The car stopped with a halt in front of the central.

, right? “Yes, I do.” I sigh. “But I’d rather not give people more reason to gossip. It may be completely fruitless, but it makes me feel like I’m at least doing my part to keep my private life, private.” While I’m mock arguing with my Beta via our mind link, Raul is calling his own Beta to let him know he’ll be spending the night and having a meeting here in the morning, and to please keep things in order until he returns. Raul has a solid relationship with his Beta, but it’s not the same lifelong friendship-type relationship that I have with Cayden, so his Beta isn’t giving him a hard time about his plans.

“Yes, they were hired to kill Laura Harrison.” I blinked even more confusedly. “Who is Laura Harrison?” “She is the daughter of a mob boss. It was all gang related but somewhere along the way there was a mix-up and when someone passed information over your name was mixed up with Laura’s. It was all a case of mistaken identity.” I felt the colour drain from my face. I felt sick start to churn up inside my stomach. I ran to the sink and threw up. Logans hand was on my back making small comforting circles. I wiped my mouth and held onto the sink for support.

With the current state of affairs, it was in the corporation's best interest to avoid another scandal. In record time, Hamilton and Porter lost its biggest account. On the other hand, Preston, Madden, and Owen was hiring new associates. Though I would have liked to have been at her side as she showed Savannah her strength, she opted for Alexandria. Together they spoke to the board. Afterward, with the help of Gwendolyn and Preston Richardson, Alton's sister and brother-in-law, and Patrick, Alton's nephew, they faced the mourners and accepted kind words of sympathy.