Chapter 0012
### FLASHBACK ###
More than six years ago in Sweden.
Adrian had just turned twenty–one. He loved skiing. Abner King, Adrian’s grandfather, bought a vacation home in Sweden because of his love for the sport.
The vacation house was a four–story brick mansion settled at the top of the hill. At least once a year, the entire King family visited this vacation home.
Adrian had just returned to the hilltop from checking the tril to ensure there was no unwanted debris. He looked up at his grandfather, who stood by the second–floor balcony, and Adrian waved, “Ready for the show, Grandpa?”
Adrian’s grandfather, Abner King, stood ready with his video camera, symbolizing his unwavering support and pride in his grandson’s skills.
“Ready when you are, Adrian!” He called out, his voice filled with encouragement.
With a confident smirk on his face, Adrian put on his ski helmet and goggles. He hopped in place to check if his skis‘ were in good condition. After that, he turned to his grandfather and gave him a thumbs–up. Moments later, he glided into the snow.
“Wohooo!” The adrenaline made him scream. The rush of wind against his face and the sound of the skis carving through the powder filled him with an electrifying sense of freedom.
At some point, Adrian felt like he was flying. With each graceful turn, Adrian felt more alive, more in tune with the world around him. Everything was perfect until Adrian suddenly felt something pull his foot!
With a sudden jolt, Adrian’s skis caught an unexpected patch of ice, sending him careening off course. He tried desperately to regain control, but it was too late. Adrian felt himself tumbling over the edge of the hill, and all he could do was scream, “Aaahh!”
### END OF FLASHBACK ###
Adrian’s breath caught in his throat as the memory of the accident flooded back into a dream. Thanks to Riley’s probing, it felt like his mind was inadvertently pulled back into the past.
Sweat formed on his forehead, and he wiped it immediately. He gulped and looked down at his legs. H determinedly said, “The incident had changed the course of my future, but it doesn’t mean I have been defeated.”
An hour later.
Adrian was eating breakfast when Clint walked into the dining area of his house. Clint reported, “I have delivered a healthy breakfast for Miss Allen. I included the grocery list you suggested, and she is very thankful.”
“How is her mother?” Adrian asked.
“She is now awake, and it was clear that Miss Allen and she had a good talk about Mr. Martin,” Clint said.
“Good,” Adrian said. “The doctors have arrived?”
“Dr. Nakamura, the best cardiologist from Japan, arrived today and will evaluate Renee. Doctor Mandara will be arriving tomorrow,” Clint replied. “Miss Allen’s mother will get the best care for her health to recover.”
“Good. Renee must recover,” Adrian said. “For Riley’s and her sake.”
+25 BONUS
Chapter 0017
“Any news on the bid? Had Engineer Philips called yet?” Adrian suddenly asked.
Clint smirked and replied, “We got the project, Sir. Ace Construction Firm got it! King Enterprises lost the bid! We won!”
Adrian had a sly grin on his face. Since his fake brother had become the CEO of King’s Enterprises, Adrian secretly built his own company, Ace Construction Firm, which thrived in the past three years.
Construction was King Enterprises‘ most significant incorn generator, and Adrian purposely created a firm that competed with his family business. Why? His father and the board of directors voted against him as the CEO. Why would he give his good brains and business skills to King Enterprises?
He had many plans, one of which was to show them he was better. Then, he would use his grandfather’s shares to take control of King Enterprises.
“Perfect,” Adrian remarked. “Don’t forget to call Judge Miller and expedite Riley’s divorce-
“Em. We don’t have to, Sir.” Clint cleared his throat and revealed, “He tried to pay off Judge Miller’s staff last night. He said he wanted to be a free man ASAP.”
Chapter 0013
