Adrian Desmond’s phone rang. Seeing it was Aaron Faber calling, he answered, listened to Aaron’s report, and then hung up.
Adrian said to Sienna Johnson, "I have so matters to deal with. You go ho first, and I’ll co back when I’m done."
Sienna looked at him in surprise. It was rare for Adrian, who was usually very clingy, to suddenly leave her to attend to his own affairs.
"Alright," Sienna said. "You take care of your business. Don’t worry about ; I can take care of myself."
Adrian, still concerned, said, "My phone will always be on, so call if you need anything."
"Okay," she confird.
"I’m leaving now."
"Alright."
Sienna asked Mr. Leonard to pull the car over to the side of the road. Adrian glanced at her, his worry still evident, but he eventually got out of her car and into the bodyguards’ vehicle that had been following them, which then drove off.
With Adrian gone, Sue White’s curiosity about his identity grew. She spoke more freely now, "Your husband is no ordinary man, is he? What’s his background?"
"He’s considered quite an influential figure in Abyanabad, you could say."
Sue looked at her in amazent. Sienna had always been a model student—never smoking, never drinking, solely focused on her studies. When exam results were announced, Sienna always shone brightest; her grades were consistently number one. She was the epito of a beautiful scholar.
Studying Sienna’s expression, Sue asked, "He didn’t force you into this, did he?"
"He did at first," Sienna admitted. "But he’s helped a lot and even saved my life."
"So, you married him to repay his kindness?"
"Haven’t you noticed how handso Adrian is? And so manly! It’s not like I’m losing out by marrying him," Sienna said with a chuckle.
"You’re not that superficial!"
"Alright, fine. I love Adrian, despite all his flaws. Don’t ask why; love is often irrational," Sienna confessed.
Sue was montarily speechless.
Sienna then added playfully, "Don’t tell him I said that, or he’ll get conceited."
Sue observed Sienna’s expression—it was one only a woman imrsed in and nurtured by love could have. It was clear that Sienna and Adrian were in love, even if their temperants seed quite different.
"I never imagined you’d choose this type of man."
"When fate arrives, you can’t stop it."
Sienna was deeply grateful to Adrian. With so much happening in her life, she didn’t know if she could have endured it all without him by her side. She gently touched her flat stomach, feeling a surge of strength. She wasn’t afraid; no matter what happened, she wouldn’t be afraid.
Rembering her own experiences, Sue White offered a sowhat sobering reminder, "n’s emotions can change easily. Don’t let love blind you..."
Sienna’s smile faltered a little. Sue quickly added, "Of course, my experiences don’t necessarily an anything. Maybe Adrian is an exception."
"Actually," Sienna began, "I’m a very insecure person. I force myself to believe in Adrian, to believe that he will love for a lifeti. But reality tells that lifelong love is rarer than Panda Species. Adrian is so good to , so good that I often get carried away and just want to rely on him completely, to be his little woman. But another part of constantly reminds that in this world, you can’t truly rely on anyone but yourself. I should be an eagle soaring in the sky, able to spread my wings and fly freely, not a dosticated chicken raised by Adrian, forgetting my innate ability to fly. If one day I faced a cliff, having forgotten how to fly, I would be dashed to pieces..."
Sue White smiled at Sienna and said earnestly, "Sienna, you are a smart woman. You will live a better life than I did and will never suffer my tragic fate!"
"I don’t know what the future holds," Sienna mused, "but I’m willing to trust Adrian. If, for so reason, we were to part ways one day, I would try to forgive him and wish him well..."
Sue’s worries for Sienna completely vanished. Sienna’s perspective on love was mature; she was imrsed in it but hadn’t lost herself. Even if she were to lose Adrian one day, she would still manage to live well.
"Let’s not dwell on this anymore," Sienna said, changing the subject. "Let’s talk about the case. You might laugh, but this case has given sleepless nights. I’m afraid Adrian will notice, so at night, I’m so on edge I barely dare to toss and turn in my sleep..."
Sue laughed. "Believe , as long as Herbert Young doesn’t resort to despicable tactics, I can definitely win this case!"
"If you win, in addition to the legal fees we agreed upon, I’ll definitely give you a big red envelope," Sienna promised.
"For that big red envelope, I’ll certainly work hard!"
They both laughed.
「 」
Adrian Desmond got into the bodyguards’ car and instructed Walter Klein to drive towards the Police Station.
On the way, Adrian remarked, "He couldn’t hold on this quickly? I thought he could last a while longer."
Walter Klein replied, "He’s just a pampered rich kid who’s never known hardship. What resilience would he have?"
Originally, the Stewart Family had prepared their passports and planned to flee Abroad. However, Adrian learned of their plans and cut off their escape route. The delay ant William Stewart and Frederick Stewart ended up on the police’s wanted list, making it impossible for the Stewart Family to flee Abroad through customs.
After such a long ti on the run, Frederick Stewart couldn’t endure the tornt any longer and had decided to turn himself in.
With Sabrina Johnson’s trial approaching its second hearing, there was no way Adrian would allow Frederick to surrender at this juncture. Sabrina’s case had to be resolved first.
Just as they were approaching the Police Station, Aaron Faber called Adrian Desmond to inform him that they had intercepted Frederick Stewart.
From the back seat, enveloped in darkness, Adrian asked curtly, "Coordinates!"
Aaron reported the coordinates, and Adrian instructed Walter Klein to drive there.
「 」
They arrived at an Abandoned Chemical Plant. This was where Aiden Howard and Aaron Faber had intercepted Frederick Stewart and were now holding him.
The car drove directly into the plant, its headlights flooding the area, making it as bright as day. Frederick Stewart lay on the ground, blindfolded and gagged. He had clearly been roughed up; his body bore injuries, and his face was a ss of bruises.
Adrian Desmond walked over and looked down at the man. The long period on the run had left Frederick extrely emaciated. His hair was long, filthy, and greasy from neglect. Adrian frowned, a flicker of distaste in his eyes, and brought a handkerchief to his nose.
"What a state. He looks like a beggar," Adrian comnted, his voice laced with contempt.
He circled the unconscious man. Perhaps, if not for this man, I might never have t Sienna, Adrian thought. But he tried to harm Sienna multiple tis. There’s no way I can let him off the hook.
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