Chapter 7
Layla wasn’t ready to give up. Today’s encounters with his had really pushed her buttons, and she was dying to prove that Adrian was hers
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Adrian got her drift and blushed slightly. “Maybe another day,” he said. “I just want to hold you quietly for a whale”
Layla smiled, hugging his shoulders tightly, her heart full of sweetness.
This cory moment of embracing each other was prood enough of their deep, soul–stirring Inve
After a bit of intimate whispers, it was time for Adrian to leave.
Layla couldn’t help but ask, “Where are you sleeping tonight!
Adrian thought for a moment, his fingers idly stroking Layla in his arms. “The study, I guess. There’s an empty one on the second floor
That was the only optina left–otherwise, he’d have to crash on the couch. ⠀⠀
He didn’t mind the couch, but how would he explain that to his and his pare
parents!
Layla got her way and wrapped her arms around his waist, reluctant to let go.
“You know I’m scared of the dark,” she said. “I can’t sleep without you by my side. Now that I’m alone, I’ll probably toss and turn all night.”
Adrian’s heart softened instantly at her words. He hugged her tightly. “I swear, after this, I’ll sleep with you every night.”
Finally calming Layla down, Adrian stepped out and saw the room that used to be his and Isis, momentarily lost in thought
For the past five days of their marriage, they’d been sleeping in separate rooms, as his claimed to have a period,
But today, that excuse didn’t fly. He needed another reason.
After some thought, he knocked on Isis’s door.
Isis’s room was close to Layla’s, so the moment he knocked, Layla heard in
is was tidying up her stuff when she opened the door to see Adrian, a bit surprised,
“What’s going on? Didn’t Layla manage to keep him? I was planning to catch them in the act later!
‘But it’s okay. I’ll talk about the divorce with him, and with Layla around, maybe things will go smoothly, she thought
But before Adrian could even step into the room, there was a creak behind him, and Layla opened the door.
He was instantly stunned.
bus’s gaze also fell on Layla, her eyes deep with meaning “So insecure? Why not just tie Adrian to her bra? she mocked inwardly.
“You guys aren’t sleeping yet? I left something in the living room, thought I’d go down to get it.” Layla acted like she had just bumped into them.
Iss eyes flashed with mockery as she sneered inwardly. If anything, it was probably her heart that had been left on Adrian! She was clearly rushing out to remind him, afraid that he might engage in even a single extra word with me.”
As expected, Adrian didn’t enter the roum, telling Isis, Tve got some urgent work to handle Go to sleep first. I’ll be back after finishing up in the
lone; it’ll disturb my sleep”
Isis’s lipa curved slightly as she showed her understanding. “Tim a light sleeper, so you might not come back after you’re done;
Ser! How considerate I was the said inwardly.
Was she crazy! Or was she… playing hard to get?
Adrian was left speechless. What did his mean by this Refusing to sleep with
He never doubted his love for him, so he wanted to ask if she was playing hard to get.
ent into the study next door
But Layla was right there. He really couldn’t bring himself to ask that. Finally, he went
his watched Layla, who was hesitating to go downstairs, and kindly reminded her, “Aren’t you going downstairs to get something?”
Layla’s attention was all on Adrian, having forgotten about that excuse long ago. She forced a smile and turned to go downstairs.
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chelje bei konwent again hom blast she was sa ben paa lile.
Isneering the next morning. Zoe mul
bam were already in the dining sun
vrong with you! Traduct you sleep well or are you sick?”
probably, disbak deep well done to jet lag and caught a bit of a chill
orechy, soostest. Tom could be not catch a cold! There wasn’t even a blanket in the study, not vild after sleeping there all inghi
så in the middle of the might, he was no sea un tas las room to sleep, but he bumped int
hen got up to pee at night, and the slightest mouse would wake Zase and Williams on the best fees,
y the whole night in une ase
more risks and slept in the study the w
dest. This, you should go to the hoqital with Adrian today, and pay a visit to grandma while you are at it”
waist her internsons? Visiting Chanda was post an excuse, the real purpose was ta
was to make her pay the medical bills.
he sand that, both noc
were shocked.
ain and Alive were used to it, as his had rejected them just like that yesterday.
cher words, wondering. Isis hul always been polite to us and the old lady. How did she suddenly become like
super VIP patient just arrives.
her, Layla rashed downstairs, shouting along the way. “Adrian, hurry to the hospital! A super
doctors are rushing there for a consulianow?”
A heaping breakfast and beading out with Layla
big shot patient could get the whole hospital buzzing!
“of her bakness, so she didn’t dwell on it any further.
ed in step out for a bit, but Wilham stopped her. “I need to talk to you?
y emotion, she followed William to the study
besitated. “Tsis. I want to discuss something with you.”
dubat need to gu
as about—the company needed money again.
s been looking to raise funds for expansion. I mentioned earlier if you know any companses that could invest
As bis expected, he brought it up again, and a subtle siseer appeared at the corner of her mouth.
- family’s company rise to prominence, transforming from a wall workshop into a new star in Sans City? The answer was
parnesilarly talented in business. Over the past 1900 years, to help their company grow, she actually reaches out to
petite had grown large. In just two years, he was alreads thinking about raising funds for expansion, constantly hinting for her to
to be selfless anythore
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She picked up her coffee cup and took a sip saying calmly, “Haven’t found any
No explanation, just that- totally unlike her usual attitude toward them.
Surprisingly, Willum didn’t i
it get angry
In fact, there wasn’t even a hint of disappointment on his face.
After reassuring her that it was okay, he handed her a contract. “Actually, Dad found a solution. A bank’s willing to lend us money, so we can inwest
His eyes lit up, full of confidence for the future. Then he added. “But they need collateral. Our villa isn’t enough, so I was wondering if you could use your house as collateral
“Don’t worry. It’s just collateral. You know our company’s doing great. Once we expand, the profits will multiply, and repaying the loan won’t be an
A trace of sadness flashed in Isis eyes, full of sarcasm
Hmph! So, the Anderson family really is insatiable, never smushed. Not only do they want to squeeze some petty cash from me, but now they’re eyeing my house!
Yeah, tens or hundreds of thousands of benefits are nothing compared to a luxury mansion worth hundreds of millions, she scoffed inwardly
Before she time traveled, William had also eyed her house, but not at this time. Maybe her attitude today spurred them on, making them impatient.
She turned cold, refusing without hesitation. “I will never use my house as collateral”
Williams e
eyes were full of surprise at her words. He didn’t expect her to refuse again.
Previously, whenever they asked her for something, she would readily give it. But now….
William’s face darkened immediately. “This, we’re family. How can you be so heartless! It’s just collateral, not selling it
way.” Isis shot back firmly, word by word.
Without bothering to listen to William’s yelling behind her, she turned and left.
She was afraid if she stayed any longer, she might just lose it and get physical with him.
Did they really think I was stupid enough not to see through their schemet Using my house as collateral? No way! They’d never repay the loan and were just out to squeeze every last drop of value out of me! Isis’s heart sank to the depths.
In the living room, Zoe saw his heading out and shouted after her. Where are you going? You haven’t made the lunch yet!”
But his didn’t even look back.
Being ignored, Zor fumed, cursing inwardly. She’s gone mad! Absolutely mad!
At this moment. William came out of the study, his face gloomy.
“Seems has got some issues with Adrian, won’t spend a dime on us anymore.” His eyes flashed with a hint of sinister. “I just brought up mortgaging the house, and she straight–up refused.”
Hearing this, Zor cursed under her breath, “Look at her, not even cooking. Where’s the manner of a lady? I can’t take this I’m telling Adrian to divorce her!”
“Dvorer now! You don’t want all those benefits from the Moure family?” Willum frowned.
Zoe was momentarily stumped. Of course, she wanted them! She’d dream about them.
William sighed, adding “Paty it’s our son who lost interest in her first. If Isis had cheated, we could’ve squeezed her dry…”
Zor, simmering with anger, suddenly perked up at that “Right If ls made a mistake, we could manipulate her all we wanted!”
Hope sparked in her, and greed slathered like a snake through her heart. “No worries. If she won’t mess up on her own, we’ll help her
William looked at her suspiciously, not catching her drift.
