With his bag slung over his shoulder, Adrian held the coffee cups with shaky hands: his and Alexander's. He was about to meet his husband, and he knew without a word that today was going to be worse than yesterday. He could already feel his nerves wrecking, and he hadn't even met Alexander. He stood in front of the door and cleared his throat. "Adrian?" Gina called before he could knock on Alexander's door. "Hi, Gina. What's up?" He turned to her, giving a nervous smile that didn't reach his eyes. He wasn't in the mood to speak to anyone. He just wanted to deliver the coffee (successfully) and get to work—that is, if he could get a single piece of work done today. "Um, I was wondering if you would have a little time to help me with a few touches in my design. I'm kind of stuck at a point," Gina asked, unsure. Adrian blinked through his glasses. "Designs... I'm sorry. I'm quite... busy." He wasn't lying. Before leaving his apartment, Alexander had sent Adrienne a messag

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"Speak, Mr. Cole," Alexander ordered, glancing down at the bag in Adrian's hand.Adrian scoffed mentally, Mr. Cole now, huh? You just called me Adrian a few minutes ago. He clenched his fists.Chloe still clung to Alexander, her arms curled around his like a snake. "Can't you read the room, Mr. Secretary? Hurry and deliver your speech; your boss is busy." Her voice was dismissive, as if Adrian were a fly she could not wait to get rid of.Adrian glanced at Alexander. As always, he had nothing to say to Chloe's insults, just standing there and allowing his girlfriend to do and say whatever she wanted to his staff.He inhaled shakily, unzipping his bag to gently take out the neatly folded shirt he had laundered last night."I just wanted to return your shirt, boss..." He moved closer, holding out the clean shirt to Alexander.Alexander's jaw tightened, and his eyes found Adrian's with an unreadable intensity."You don't expect me to wear what you've worn, do you, Mr. Cole?" Alexan

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All Chapters of Desperation Made Him Marry His Cold Boss: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

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