CHAPTER 571. FIGHT FOR YOU. A Figure in the DarkWas he angry? Very.Had he imagined she’d be someone lacking tact? Not at all.Had others made even more hurtful comments about his legs before? That was true.So Kyle didn’t understand why a comment like that stung so much coming from Adriana.Since being adopted by his father, he’d never been allowed to think of it as a disability, but rather as a challenge he had to overcome over the years. Still, it bothered him that she took it so lightly, as if it were just some costume and not something that had once caused him unbearable pain.But even though he was frustrated and didn’t want to be around her at that moment, he hadn’t stopped watching over her to make sure she was safe. So when his tablet’s alarms began blaring wildly, Kyle bolted toward her.As soon as he activated the system, he realized the alarm was going off because every single camera in the house was shutting down, but he couldn’t see Adriana in any of them. When the last
CHAPTER 572. FIGHT FOR YOU. RevelationsThe darkness of the hallway surrounded Kyle as he carried Adriana over his shoulder like a stubborn child who refused to obey—and at that moment… well, that was exactly what she was.They crossed the threshold of his apartment, and the door clicked shut behind them. Kyle gently set her down on the floor, and Adriana, surprised, looked around, realizing they’d only crossed the hallway.“You… live just across the hall?!” she asked, disbelief shining in her eyes. “Is this a joke? I’ve been losing my mind for days, and you were literally right across the hall, Rey?!”“I told you—”“*Rey!*” Adriana interrupted him. “*Kyle* is for when I like you, and *Rey* is for when I want to kill you! Guess which one it is right now!”Kyle sighed, a slightly amused expression on his face. She was a relentless firecracker, but in the end, it was true—she always got what she wanted.“I bought this place the day that idiot of an ex put his hands on you,” Kyle replied
CHAPTER 573. FIGHT FOR YOU. A Beautiful DreamAdriana woke to the distant, rhythmic sound of something pounding. She blinked, trying to get her bearings, but she was still half-asleep, so she stumbled to the bathroom before heading out to see who was hammering in her damn apartment.She leaned against the doorframe and saw, right in the middle of the living room, the most outrageously sexy man she’d ever seen, wearing only shorts, shirtless, training inside that cage, pummeling a poor punching bag.“What a beautiful dream you are, damn it! I’d tear those shorts off with my teeth,” Adriana murmured to herself. But a second later, she saw him stop and smile at her.“As long as the teeth are only for the shorts, I don’t mind,” he replied, and she realized with a jolt that she wasn’t dreaming and this wasn’t her apartment.“Shit!” Adriana gasped, her eyes flying open, fully awake now. She was in Kyle’s apartment, where she’d ended up the night before. “Damn! I’m sorry! I’m so sorry—I didn
CHAPTER 574. FIGHT FOR YOU. His Weight in GoldAdriana knew she had no right to react, whether positively or negatively, but knowing that and being able to hold back were two different things."Here's the lingerie you'll be modeling, Kyle," one of the stylists said, handing him a garment bag, and Adriana rolled her eyes at the overly sweet tone in her voice.He thanked her and disappeared for a few minutes, only to reappear wearing the black and gold Versace boxers, while everyone in the room stared in awe at his robotic legs—so sleek and metallic, yet elegant and muscular.“All right, move along, there’s nothing to see here, keep going!” Adriana grumbled before they could make him uncomfortable, and as if on cue, another voice chimed in.“I’ll apply the oil for the shoot!”Adriana huffed and rolled her eyes when she realized it was the same overly eager stylist, approaching with a bottle of body oil. But Kyle noticed Adriana’s murderous expression and grabbed the bottle from the woma
CHAPTER 575. FIGHT FOR YOU. Some Cute NicknamesAndrea Keller greeted them at the door with a radiant smile, her father right behind her, welcoming them in warmly. The aroma of dinner filled the house, and Adriana and Kyle exchanged a look as though they were walking into some sort of trap. It was clear Zack was the only one having a grand time here.Zack ushered them toward the table without much ceremony, and Adriana was relieved that none of her younger siblings were around; otherwise, the drama might have turned into Greek tragedy in seconds.“I heard you were a sensation in today’s ad shoot!” Zack exclaimed, fist-bumping Kyle. Adriana raised an eyebrow, a little wary of their budding camaraderie.“And I see you’re really interested in his contract, Dad,” she replied as she poured herself a glass of wine.“Well, I’m a bored old man since the new generation pushed me out, and I’ve got money to burn,” her father said with a shrug. “I need some good, clean entertainment, and if this
CHAPTER 576. FIGHT FOR YOU. A Man Back to His MemoriesAdriana and Kyle’s hearts pounded as they navigated through city traffic. Kyle’s hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, his knuckles turning white with each turn, dodging the car that seemed intent on getting closer.A black SUV with tinted windows followed closely, its headlights casting an eerie glow over their vehicle. Adriana’s breathing became uneven as she watched, realizing that no matter how Kyle maneuvered or turned, they couldn’t shake their pursuer, who kept getting closer whenever they tried to speed ahead.“Kyle, what are we going to do…?” she asked, her voice more angry than trembling. “Should I call the police?”Kyle’s jaw clenched as he focused on the road ahead.“Just stay calm,” he said, reaching for her hand for a brief second.His car took a sharp turn, tires squealing against the pavement, and he hit the gas as they sped forward, the engine roaring beneath them. The SUV tried to mirror his movements, but Ky
CHAPTER 577. FIGHT FOR YOU. In Each Other’s ArmsThe lights in the room were dim enough not to attract the attention of anyone watching at that hour, but bright enough for Adriana to see, in full force, the fury in the King’s eyes.Kyle’s fists were clenched in an effort to control the surge of adrenaline that threatened to overwhelm his composure. She could almost see his pulse, warm and strong, a steady rhythm matching his powerful, ragged breaths.“Look at me!” she demanded, knowing that what had just happened had stirred up too many painful memories for him to hold back.“Just do as I say…” Kyle’s voice was a low, rough growl, vibrating with the same tumultuous energy that she could feel echoing within herself. “Just listen to me, for once…”But Adriana stepped closer, gazing into those blue eyes that had turned into two dark, wild pools. Her hands brushed Kyle’s forearms, and he shivered at her touch. She could almost feel the air crackling between them, charged with the latent p
CHAPTER 578. FIGHT FOR YOU. A New StrategyWatching her sleep was one of the sweetest things he could imagine, but seeing her sleep naked on the floor of a cage, curled up against him, stirred feelings in Kyle Orlenko that he hadn’t known were there. She was the perfect woman for him. He wasn’t sure how he knew—it was just a certainty he felt deep inside.He pulled a blanket over them both, pressing a soft kiss to her hair as he held her in a possessive embrace. But the next morning, he awoke to the smell of freshly brewed coffee—and an empty cage.His heart raced, and he was about to call her name when he saw her step out of her room, freshly showered and dressed, placing a steaming cup of coffee in his hands."Hey," she whispered softly, standing on her toes to kiss him on the cheek. Kyle, still completely undressed, didn’t hesitate to hug her tightly and plant a possessive kiss on her hair."Hey, baby."The minutes that followed were a mix of awkward humor as they tried to decide w