They sighted Adrian Lester and left the place where they stood. Luna wants them to inform Aurora that Adrian was there.
But why?
Aurora and Patrick are the most important dignitaries on this occasion and they are prepared. How can they destabilise them because Adrian was around.
If this is the time for Adrian to know, then he should. They can’t keep the hide and seek game forever. So whatever would happen, should happen.
“Is Aurora ready to meet him? She doesn’t want to hear his name, how can she be ready to see him?” Luna complained.
Thank goodness they disappeared before he saw them. Adrian Lester was someone they least expected on that occasion. All the way from New Jersey?
“She’ll eventually meet him one day. The earlier it is, the better it is for her to put that hurdle behind her” Clara insisted.
“I want you to meet my sister,” Santiago said and walked Adrian towards a woman who was standing with her back to them, dressed in a long flowing purple dress.
“Aurora” Santiago called, smiling. His sister is beautiful and attractive and he feels proud when he introduces her to his friends, especially the likes of Santiago.
Aurora turned herself in response to Santiago when she came face to face with the last person she would ever imagined to come across.
Surprise, shock and speechlessness gripped Aurora that she just kept her gaze on Adrian. He looks cuter than when he saw her last. His fairness and good looks still remained intact.
She glared at this fellow standing next to her brother. She saw the shock on his face too and how his face seemed to be drained of blood. She knew at that moment, her own complexion had also gone pale.
Then a sudden hatred was expressed on her face as she narrowed her brow, at Adrian Lester, the man that has caused her so much pain and caused her Papa’s death.
“Aurora, this is my friend, Adrian Lester. He’s the CEO of the Lester conglomerate in New Jersey. He’s an old acquaintance of mine” Santiago introduced.
Turning to Adrian he said “My sister Aurora Blake” But neither Aurora nor Adrian heard him at all. They both stood staring at each other without a word.
Adrian Lester felt his brain went blank when he saw this woman who bears a striking resemblance with his wife, Ava Leon.
Was Ava Leon twin? But then, a realisation came upon him when he remembered seeing a woman that looks very much like Clara Leon and Luna a few minutes ago.
This can only mean one thing, Ava is the woman standing before him? Was he dreaming or something? How can she be this woman when she was dead in prison?
What is going on? But staring at her, he saw the brief expression of hatred and pain in those eyes and he squinted. She is the one.
But how, when, what happened?
“Hi, nice meeting you Mr Lester” Aurora Blake recovered her wits, faster than Adrian and she smiled, a completely fake smile. She stretched out her hand for a handshake but before Adrian could take her hand, someone came in between.
“My love” Ray Grimard said, walking over and taking Aurora’s hand, and crossing his hand around her waist. He kissed her temple and acted affectionate towards her.
A scene that displeases Santiago. He saw how Ray tried to debar Aurora from shaking hands with Adrian. What’s the meaning of this? He’d never liked Aurora to be with someone like Ray Grimard.
“Ray” Santiago said when the latter said “How’re you doing future brother-in-law?” He said and turned to glance at Santiago.
Without another word, Aurora turned around and walked away, going over to the other guests. Santiago and Adrian turned away as well, leaving Ray standing alone.
A smirk appeared on Ray’s lips. How can he allow Aurora to get acquainted with such a cute man? He has his eyes on her and she can only be his.
But Adrian, his heart was beating fast. Can this be real? Is that woman the person he thought her to be? If it’s just a facial coincidence, then what is Clara Leon and Luna doing at the occasion?
“Aurora is a medical doctor but decided to invest in a business with a close friend of hers. According to her, when this launching is over, she would not be involved in the business now how it’s been run.
She’s only interested in saving lives. Her desire is to see less people die and more people being saved from the jaws of death. She lost someone dear to her, and that has been her driving force into the medical profession…” Santiago was explaining but Adrian blurted out a question.
“I saw two women who seemed to look familiar. Do you know if Clara Leon was invited to this occasion?” Adrian asked flippantly.
“Yes, Clara Leon is Aurora’s…”Santiago was saying when Charlotte walked over to him “I need to talk to you urgently”
At this time, Adrian had known the truth. Aurora has a foster mother whose name is Clara Leon. And the last that he remembered was that Clara Leon only has an adopted daughter, Ava Leon.
“Okay, but this is my friend Adrian Lester” Santiago Said and Charlotte said “Forgive my manners. I’m Charlotte Blake, Santiago’s wife” she introduced herself.
“Nice meeting you, Mrs Blake” Adrian Lester said, smiling. But inside of him, he was bubbling with a mixture of pain and happiness.
“Make yourself comfortable. I’ll be with you soon” Santiago said and Adrian nodded. As soon as Santiago was gone, Adrian Lester went into a google search for the name Aurora Blake!