Adriana sighed. “Don’t give me any blueprints for the future. I’ve got a headache. If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up!”
“Did you check your temperature? Do you have a fever? If you’re running a fever, you must take medicine. Your brain is your most precious asset—don’t fry it!”
Adriana smirked. “Maybe I’ll give Mark a call and tell him I’m ready to accept his offer.”
“Don’t you dare! I’m not joking with you! Anyway, I’ll hang up first.”
After putting her phone down, Adriana walked back to her bedroom, collapsed onto her bed, and drifted off to sleep again.
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When she woke up, the sun was already setting.
She had spent the entire day in a daze. Her cold hadn’t improved, and she was certain she had a fever when she felt her forehead. With no choice, she got dressed and prepared to get some medicine.
<Carson came tonight with a mission. Last night, Adriana had visited his home, and it nearly caused a family disaster. As a result, his mother had teamed up with her close friend and relative to hold a global search for a potential marriage partner. In the past, he could have used his leg injury as an excuse, but a few days ago, he had endured the pain to go to the law firm.Upon returning home, he could no longer stop his parents from talking.Thus, he ended up at this upscale restaurant, renowned for being one of the top ten best restaurants for couples.Regarding this mysterious matchmaker he had never seen before, Carson’s attitude was firm. On the way here, he had already prepared his words. If he couldn’t refuse, he would tell them he was gay and not interested in women. After all, he would never give up on Adriana.When the car pulled over to the side of the road, he immediately noticed a conspicuous Rolls-Royce. The license plate number was too familiar, and he immediately thou
Adriana was half-believing, half-doubting, but she couldn’t imagine Calvin peeking through the door, so she concluded he must have been standing there smoking after coming up.But that didn’t make sense. “How did you know I came up to this floor?”Calvin furrowed his brows, unsure whether to praise her for being smart or call her clueless. “The elevator stopped on this floor. How hard was that to guess?”Adriana shrugged. “Alright, I didn’t think of that.”The building layout had one elevator serving two units, so he probably wasn’t sure which door she had entered and was waiting by the window.Getting back into the car, Adriana wasn’t in much of a better mood. When she dealt with Anna, she did it with vengeance, not considering the consequences. Anna had cost her professional license, and she wanted to eliminate her completely.But Maria was her cousin. And her uncle’s
With her hands bound, Maria refused to back down. She shouted urgently, “Harvey, don’t believe her! She doesn’t have any money to give you! Her family went bankrupt long ago and is drowning in debt. She’s just deceiving you!”Harvey?Oh right, there was such an actor.Adriana saw his hesitation—his eyes shifting—and smiled faintly at Maria.“Your backer, Anna, has fallen. Her father and brother are under investigation. With that source of income gone, forget about supporting some handsome guy—you won’t even be able to afford food.”She tapped her fingers lightly on her knee, raising an eyebrow.“As for me, I’ve got penalties to pay, sure—but a few million is no problem.”Whether or not either of them was truly wealthy, Adriana and Maria were worlds apart.Harvey quickly accepted the reality: Adriana was the one with the money.In th
Adriana surveyed the apartment’s furnishings. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows stretched the city’s bustling, luxurious scenery—the sunset glowing over the park below. Inside, the furniture was all from international luxury brands, and the circular ceiling with crystal chandeliers looked even more extravagant.But what caught her attention was the pair of men’s leather shoes by the entrance.Not only did Maria have a luxury apartment, she had found herself a man.Life must be pretty comfortable.“The rent must be expensive. Having money really makes a difference.”Maria, already troubled by Anna’s situation, was thrown further off balance by this unexpected visitor. She forced a laugh.“I just happened to have a friend who could help. So… it’s not that expensive.”Adriana crossed her arms, her gaze cold. She wore only a casual dress, no makeup, her hair untidy. The
The two descended the stairs. The manager and staff bowed obsequiously.“Sir, Madam, do you have any preferred style?”Adriana bit her lip and glanced sideways at Calvin.He remained expressionless, his face cold as he said,“Pack all the dresses that fit her size.”Adriana: “…”Wow.So this was how Calvin shopped for clothes? She had truly seen something new today.The manager’s joy erupted like fireworks, his excitement probably no less than winning the lottery. He quickly asked,“What about the men’s section?”This time, Adriana had to speak up.“The few items on the rack outside the fitting room were all his size.”“Alright, alright!”Calvin pulled out a black card, his long finger pointing at it lazily.“Bring the clothes and the bill over together.”The moment the manager
Unlike her awkward methods, Calvin stripped her naked as easily as peeling an egg.Adriana was both embarrassed and annoyed. She grabbed a piece of clothing to cover herself. “I don’t need your help. I’ve been dressing myself since I was three or four years old.”Calvin looked her up and down, then handed her the smallest strapless dress. “Are you going to put it on inside, or here?”He hadn’t even acknowledged what she’d just said.Adriana nearly crumpled the silk nightgown in her hands, forcing a smile. “Since you want to see, how could I spoil the fun?”With that, she confidently slipped the nightgown over her head in front of him.The smooth fabric slid effortlessly over her shoulders and fell to her knees, hugging her curves and showing off her perfect S-shaped figure.Some clothes, when worn, seem as if they’re not there at all—yet they highlight the curves