The Ultimate Cure: A New Husband의 모든 챕터: 챕터 101 - 챕터 110

Oliver said nothing. He simply regretted coming.The servants arranged wine and snacks on the table, and Francesco finally appeared, fashionably late. "Looks like everyone's here."Adriana watched him warily, her guard completely up.Chris swirled the wine in his glass. "You didn't invite us here just for drinks, did you?""Of course not. I invited you to play tennis." Francesco clapped his hands, and a servant immediately brought over tennis balls and rackets.Chris let out a cold laugh. "I'm afraid you've invited the wrong person.""Mr. Slater, you're my special referee."Francesco bent down and lightly tapped his leg before pressing a racket into Adriana's hand."Mrs. Slater, take Mr. Slater's place.""Sorry, my outfit today isn't very suitable." Adriana had no idea what he was planning. The safest choice was simply not to participate."It's fine. I already had someone prepare something." As he spoke, Francesco placed a hand on Oliver's shoulder. "Mrs. Slater, you might

"Mr. Este, are you satisfied with the results of today's little test? Five years ago, she already gave you her answer. And today, five years later, she repeated it. So from now on, please keep your distance from my wife and me."Chris had once worried that Adriana truly intended to leave him. But after what happened today, his mind was finally at ease.No matter how much Adriana argued or resisted, in the end, they were still a family.There was a business partnership between them and Francesco. From a practical standpoint, he should have remained courteous. But he couldn't resist declaring his victory—the victory he had waited five long years for.The gathering ended on a sour note.The German Shepherd, Odysseus, trotted over and dropped the tennis ball at Francesco's feet, wagging his tail as if asking for praise.Francesco glanced at the dog sideways. "Get lost. You couldn't even handle something that simple."Mars scratched Odysseus under the belly. "Good boy. Go play with B

"All right, we can start preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.""You're not going home for New Year's Eve dinner?"Adriana was genuinely surprised. As far as she knew, Oliver had a good relationship with his mother, and nothing about his personality suggested he came from a troubled family.It was one thing to sneak out for some peace and quiet in the afternoon—but who skipped New Year's Eve dinner altogether?Oliver frowned with exaggerated distress. "You're not going to dislike me too, are you?""Dislike you?" Adriana looked puzzled."Yeah. My mom thinks I'm too old to still be single, so she kicked me out of the house. You've got to take me in."He spoke pitifully, his expression innocent and helpless."So that's what happened. I thought…"Adriana had thought Oliver came out because he was worried she'd feel lonely and had come to keep her company.If that had been the case, she would have insisted on sending him back home."Thought what? Don't tell me you thought I came o

"Yes," Bianca replied. She twisted her fingers together, her gaze fixed straight ahead.Inside the pocket of the coat she had taken off, a small bulge showed. She quickly covered it with her hand.Mars leaned over to fasten her seatbelt and shook his head helplessly. His boss was truly unpredictable. Not long ago, he had said he didn't care whether Miss Adler lived or died. Yet tonight, he had sent the USB drive out as a New Year's gift.They were supposed to be out watching fireworks with Bianca. But the moment Miss Adler appeared, his boss had lost all interest in the fireworks. His attention had been fixed entirely on her.…Back in her dorm, Adriana sat on the sofa, holding the square gift box in both hands.With a click, she pressed the hidden clasp. A black object suddenly sprang out, startling her so badly that she flung the box away. The dark object tumbled out and slid across the floor.Clutching her chest, Adriana looked down.On the floor lay an extremely lifelike bl

Sandra beamed with delight as she placed food onto everyone's plates."I remember seeing news about your engagement back then," she said. "When did you two get married?"The moment she said it, the clatter of cutlery and plates at the table fell silent.Chris glanced at Adriana and let out a light laugh. "Sandra, my wife is Adriana. We've been married for five years.""Cough—!"Professor Langer choked on his drink, the alcohol burning his throat red. He looked at Adriana, who was quietly eating her food, and asked in disbelief, "You married Chris?"Adriana nodded. "Yes. We got married after graduation."Professor Langer pointed at Joan. "Then what about her?""We're friends," Chris replied calmly, taking Adriana's hand. "You two can rest assured. Adriana and I are very much in love.""Eat some more." Adriana withdrew her hand and placed some food onto his plate instead.Professor Langer and Sandra exchanged a glance, both seeing the same worry in each other's eyes.Chris and