The Night My Best-Friend Ruined Me의 모든 챕터: 챕터 61 - 챕터 70

Adrian's POV It was damn obvious Julian had regretted that very statement.I…I couldn't believe my own ears, I didn't know if I wanted it to be a lie but–“Adrian—” I cut her off before she could even start.“You've been lying to me? You kept him hidden for what?” I huffed running my hand through my hair, “five years? Do you know how long that is?” I snapped slamming my hand on the nearby table making everything clatter to the floor.She flinched with fear in her eyes, giving me space a little that almost for a tiny second made me fold.But the image of Leo flashed behind my eyes, I would've been a father to that kid, I would've loved him, he would've had a dad but no… I snapped my gaze to her, the intensity literally pinning her on the spot, “Five years of my life, five years of HIS life, stolen from me! How could you keep my son away from me?”The words tore from my throat without hesitance, every cell inside my being screaming at me to punch something or someone!“Oh don't you dar

Julian's POVI watched the clock tick towards eleven, a small, knowing smile playing on my lips.I knew she'd come.Aria, for all her fire, was nothing if not pragmatic. And right now, she was cornered. She needed me, whether she liked it or not.The thought was a bitter victory, but a victory nonetheless.The door to my private office swung open precisely on the hour. And there she was. Aria. She looked… breathtakingly dressed in that sharp, tailored suit that somehow managed to be both professional and utterly captivating, her hair pulled back in a severe, elegant style that only emphasized the delicate curve of her neck.Her eyes, however, were fixed somewhere over my left shoulder, anywhere but on me. The air crackled with her resentment, that almost made me chuckle.“Good morning, Aria,” I began, leaning back in my chair, trying for a casualty. “Slept well, I hope? After... everything?”Her head snapped towards me then, her gaze finally locking onto mine, and the ice in them cou

Adrian's POVFrom where I parked at a discreet vantage point, I spotted Aria as she emerged from the building stiffly.It was very obvious she had a storm brewing in her head and her mind, cracking her carefully composed exterior.I could smell and feel her frustration, her anger even from this distance.I was watching her, why? Because I could. Because I wanted to.My gaze hardened as I imagined Julian, that self-important fool, hovering around her. The thought of him playing the hero, with his insufferable God complex, made my blood boil as I clenched my hands beside me watching her drive off.He thought he was her savior or her protector and that made me want to prove something, to prove that I could have my way, that I could influence events and people, whether she, or anyone else, liked it or not.Aria was a pawn in a much larger game, and Julian was merely a distraction.I knew she was deep in preparations for the summit, pouring all her energy into securing her research.The su

Adrian's POV After the conversation with her father, I hadn't been at ease. Inside my car my frustration rose to its peak as I slammed the steering harder and harder before I finally calmed down.I needed to protect her, to protect Leo.How can I do that when I created the very danger looming around us.Though I wanted to drag the custody, now? I couldn't bring myself to.I needed to tell her.I picked up my phone, dialed her number.It rang once and declined. It was out of coverage.I tried again and again and again, my heart dropped thinking they'd already gotten to her, immediately I started the car driving swiftly to her apartment.“Aria!?” I slammed the door behind me, racing to her apartment door.I banged on it, twisting the door knob, “Aria! Come out, we need to talk.” I yelled even louder, before I heard the lock click, as I leaned away slightly hoping she'd be the one to open up.“Mr. Blackwood, it's you again.” Miss Clara had a big smile on her face, I peeked behind her to

Julian's POV“What?” My voice cracked.Did I hear that right? Adrian? Staying here? After everything? The sheer audacity of it, the blatant disregard for my efforts, for my sanctuary, was infuriating.Aria didn't even spare me a glance. She simply took Leo's hand, her expression unreadable, and led him into the bunker.She left me standing there, exposed. Typical Aria. Always making grand, impulsive gestures. But this... this was beyond the pale.I turned, my jaw tight, to face Adrian. He stood there, a slow, annoying smirk spreading across his face. Oh, he thinks he's won, doesn't he? Thinks he can just waltz in and take over? Not on my watch.He started to move, a casual stride towards the bunker entrance, as if he owned the place.I stepped directly into his path, blocking him. “Hold on a minute, Adrian. What exactly do you think you're doing?” I asked my voice laced with warning.His smirk didn't falter. If anything, it widened, “I'm going inside, Julian. To be with my son. And