Adriana carried her luggage upstairs, entered the password, and hesitated, lacking the courage to open the door.
Once she stepped through, it would mean tactically upsetting the rules of the game. Was she really going to spend a month of her life just to obtain a professional qualification certificate?
But if she didn’t seek an outlet through Calvin, who else could she turn to?
Those connections were too complicated, and the high walls of those elite circles weren’t something she—a commoner—could ever hope to breach.
A month should pass quickly.
She would keep a low profile, avoid being noticed, grit her teeth, and it would be over soon.
She exhaled deeply and clenched her fists.
The first floor was quiet. The room was tidy and orderly. The floor is spotless. Adriana even wondered if it was meant more for display than for living.
Looking up toward the study on the second floor, Adriana’s heart skip
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
Adriana had never been to the third floor before and had no idea that even casual wear and pajamas were so abundantly stocked here. Though not custom-made, compared to high-end brands outside, the color palette and designs here were clearly several tiers above.Before she could finish her quick inspection, she realized Calvin had dismissed the staff.“Send them away? Then who will serve the guests?” she asked under her breath.Calvin walked over to a dark green leather sofa, sat down with effortless elegance, crossed his legs, and leaned against the armrest. Propping up his left arm, his long fingers traced the sharp line of his jaw as his eyes roamed over her from head to toe, like precise measuring tapes.“There are only two of us,” he said smoothly. “We can serve each other.”Adriana squirmed under his gaze. Pulling her shawl tighter, she wrapped her arms around herself in a defensive gesture. “Although
“Can the Deputy Director walk again?”“Yes, just like before. He walks with such confidence and dignity, as if he doesn’t recognize anyone.”That made sense. They had hired top-notch doctors—of course, they might have ways to speed up recovery.Adriana followed Lisa’s instructions and stopped meddling in that case, thinking it was already closed. But when she heard about it again today, she couldn’t help asking, “Did they mention any key points about the Blue Star Technology case?”“I didn’t get to hear it before. I was caught and scolded. Judging from the Deputy Director’s expression, it doesn’t seem like good news.”Adriana didn’t have a license now and couldn’t get too involved, so she could only call Aidan to ask.“Don’t worry about it for now. We don’t want to get caught in the crossfire.”“Master, where are you? There’s no case right now, so you’re not busy. Want to go out for dinner tonight? A friend just opened a hot pot restaurant, let’s go support them.”“Tonight probably wo
The computer screen displayed a typical French face—a middle-aged man in his fifties, clearly a corporate executive.Adriana instinctively covered her face, afraid the other person might see her appearance.Calvin caught her hand, covering her lips and pinching her fingers. Her fingers were slender and delicate, fitting perfectly in his palm like a piece of art. The corner of his eyes held a faint warmth as he gently pried each of her fingers open.Despite Adriana’s resistance, she couldn’t match his strength. Eventually, her face was exposed, and she helplessly burrowed into his embrace.Because of the meeting, he was dressed in a neat suit—a deep black jacket, an elegant gray shirt, and a silver tie. The soft, smooth fabric felt warm against her skin, and she caught a faint whiff of his masculine cologne.Too preoccupied with avoiding the camera, Adriana had neglected her posture. She was sitting on Calvin’s lap, hidden so easily because of the way his legs spread naturally apart. S
Last night, he had planned to go to Adriana’s house, but on the way he spotted her car and followed it all the way to the bar. Before he could even get out, he saw Adriana with Mark. In that moment, rage surged through him—he nearly smashed his own car in fury.And then, by coincidence, Rose knocked on his car window.So everything fell into place.Adriana shrugged indifferently and laughed. Are you explaining this to me? There’s no such thing as a coincidence. If you’re going to make excuses, at least make them decent. she thought.“You don’t believe me?”“Whether I believe it or not doesn’t seem that important.”The phone rang, and Calvin left it on speaker.On the other end, Henry laughed mockingly. “Hmm, hmm, hmm. Looks like Anna didn’t check the almanac before going out. This time, she really messed up. Multiple facial injuries, a broken nose, cuts on her che