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Chapter Sixty-one •BRIANNA• “You’ll be moving to my office today.” Adrian’s words caught me by surprise, my eyes widening. Why would he want me to move into his office all of a sudden? “What? Why do you want me to move into your office?” I asked, still reeling from his unexpected statement. “There’s no particular reason. I just want to see your beautiful self more often and watch you while you work.” Adrian shrugged nonchalantly, and my insides melted. I couldn’t control the way a blush crept up my neck, my face turning beet red. How could he say that so easily, while I was here struggling to keep my own reaction in check? I quickly took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. Adrian had changed a lot over the past few days. Maybe not towards everyone, but definitely towards me. “Who is this new Adrian? Has he been possessed, or did a new version of him come from another universe?” I joked, hoping to lighten the mood. But his expression turned serious. “There’s no old or new Adria

Chapter Sixty-three •ADRIAN• I waited outside my office for what felt like forever, pacing back and forth. My nerves were on edge—I couldn’t bring myself to go inside until my mom gave the all-clear. Eventually, she finally emerged, her expression warm but slightly amused. “Hey, son. I hope I didn’t keep you waiting too long?” she asked, though the glint in her eye told me she knew she’d had me standing here for nearly an hour. “You did keep me waiting, Mom. And in my office. My own office,” I grumbled, sounding like a kid but not really caring. After all, it was my office, and she’d practically hijacked it. “Sorry about that, darling,” she said, reaching over to tug playfully at my cheek like I was still her squishy little boy. “Mom, c’mon!” I whined, pulling away. “I’m not a baby anymore. Stop doing that.” “No matter how old you get, you’ll always be my baby,” she said with a mischievous look. I rolled my eyes and ignored her. “So, what could you have possibly been discussing

Chapter Sixty-five|FOUR DAYS LATER|•BRIANNA•It was Friday, the day Adrian would finally face the family dinner he’d been avoiding for so long—and I’d be right there with him. I couldn’t deny a flicker of excitement at the thought. It was Stella’s insistence that had finally convinced me to go, but if it were up to me, I’d probably be spending this Friday night curled up in bed with one of the novels that I’d been itching to finish.I had chosen a simple but elegant brown evening gown. The thin straps showed off my shoulders, and a slit ran up one thigh, adding a subtle but daring touch. It was a look that felt perfect: not overly flashy, but just fancy enough for the evening’s occasion. I paired it with a delicate necklace and matching earrings, opting for a black clutch and classic black stilettos to complete the outfit. My hair was freshly braided, and I’d done my makeup with a light hand, just enough to enhance without overwhelming. Tonight, I wasn’t trying to impress anyone—just

Chapter Sixty-seven•BRIANNA•It was Thursday, and Adrian and I were at our desks, engrossed in work. The silence in the office was so profound, you could almost hear a pin drop. I was so deep into my work, I didn’t notice Adrian calling me until he walked over and stood in front of me, blocking my view.Raising my head, I took in his tall frame, his face as handsome as ever. His lips were moving, but I couldn’t catch a word until I pulled my earphones out. I’d been listening to music for the past hour, the volume cranked up to help me focus.“What did you say?” I asked with a sheepish smile.Adrian raised an eyebrow, a mix of annoyance and amusement on his face. “So, you had earphones in this whole time?” he asked, his tone a little sharper than usual.“Yes, I did. Sorry, I didn’t hear you,” I said with a little giggle, attempting to lighten the mood.“You’re something else, you know that?” he scoffed, though I could tell he was holding back a grin.I leaned back, smiling mischievousl

Chapter Sixty-nine•BRIANNA•I got another shock when I set my eyes on the jet. The jet was coated in gold! Gold, I tell you! Not just a golden paint job, but real gold that shone in the sunlight, reflecting like something out of a dream. I couldn’t believe it. My heart raced, and I felt like I’d stepped into another world.I turned to face Adrian in complete surprise, my mouth hanging open.“Is that real gold?” I asked him, still processing what I was seeing, my voice sounding almost dumbfounded.He chuckled lightly and nodded. “Yes, it’s real gold. You don’t expect to see me having anything to do with fake gold, do you?” His eyes twinkled mischievously, and I could hear the amusement in his voice.I blinked, trying to wrap my mind around it. “Wow, you’re really richer than I thought,” I breathed, still staring at the gleaming surface.“Don’t think too much about it,” he said with a grin. “Let’s go.” He reached for my hand, his fingers curling around mine, and led me up the steps to t