\u201cYou\u2019re too kind, Professor Shaw. I should be the one taking\u00a0<\/p>\n
three shots as an apology.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s lips curled, but he said nothing, just drinking it himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Reid had wanted to leave after that drink, but seeing this, he\u00a0<\/p>\n
could only let out a dry laugh and drink up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As long as Adrian kept drinking, he couldn\u2019t leave. He was\u00a0<\/p>\n
trapped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the Vodka in the liquor decanter was finally gone, Mr.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Reid was just about to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCome on, let\u2019s keep going.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian reached for a full bottle and refilled Mr. Reid\u2019s liquor\u00a0<\/p>\n
decanter and his own glass.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Reid\u2019s expression changed instantly. He could tell Adrian\u00a0<\/p>\n
was doing this on purpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After a long moment, Mr. Reid managed to force a smile:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 194\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessor Shaw, this\u2026 this\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s long fingers tapped lightly against his glass, making a\u00a0<\/p>\n
crisp sound.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t you like drinking to liven things up, Mr. Reid?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tonight, I\u2019ll liven things up with you.\u201d .\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Adrian said that, he raised his glass and clinked it against\u00a0<\/p>\n
the one in Mr. Reid\u2019s hand.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The only sound in the room was the crisp clinking of glasses.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone could tell that Professor Shaw was not happy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine was sitting right next to them, with a perfect view to\u00a0<\/p>\n
watch the drama unfold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned her head, her eyes wide.\u00a0<\/p>\n
What was going on? How did she become his girlfriend just like\u00a0<\/p>\n
that?\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t just her; Rebecca herself was also stunned.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Getting a brand new title just like that, I mean, who gets it\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 194\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you trying to disrespect me, Mr. Reid?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing that Mr. Reid hadn\u2019t raised his glass, Adrian shot him a\u00a0<\/p>\n
dangerous look.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNot at all, not at all. You\u2019re being too serious, \u2018Professor Shaw.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Reid wanted to cry but had no tears, so he could only down\u00a0<\/p>\n
glass after glass of Vodka with him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Vodka was harsh and potent. One or two glasses were fine,\u00a0<\/p>\n
but after downing nearly half a bottle, Mr. Reid couldn\u2019t take it\u00a0<\/p>\n
anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2026 I can\u2019t\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He waved his hand, the glass in it trembling, spilling liquor on\u00a0<\/p>\n
himself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI really can\u2019t drink anymore.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCan\u2019t drink anymore?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian narrowed his eyes, looking at him with a half\u2013smile. \u201cBut\u00a0<\/p>\n
it doesn\u2019t look to me like you\u2019ve had enough fun, Mr. Reid.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI have, I have!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 194\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Reid caught a glimpse of Rebecca out of the corner of his\u00a0<\/p>\n
eye and finally realized he shouldn\u2019t have offended Professor\u00a0<\/p>\n
Shaw\u2019s girlfriend.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He quickly and sincerely apologized to Rebecca again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m so sorry, miss. It was my mistake. I was out of line just\u00a0<\/p>\n
now, please don\u2019t\u2026 don\u2019t hold it against me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca didn\u2019t say a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His stomach churned, and Mr. Reid stumbled out of the room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The disgusting sound of vomiting came from the hallway just\u00a0<\/p>\n
moments later.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone in the room looked at each other, remaining silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Reid was a big deal in the industry, after all, but he acted so\u00a0<\/p>\n
cautiously in front of Professor Shaw.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Most likely, he\u2019d heard the rumors and understood that this was\u00a0<\/p>\n
someone he couldn\u2019t afford to cross.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cProfessor Shaw?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca looked up at Adrian, who was still standing there, and couldn\u2019t help but call out to him softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 194\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian lowered his gaze. He had also drunk a lot, and a faint\u00a0<\/p>\n
blush appeared on his cheeks. His eyes were much hazier than\u00a0<\/p>\n
before.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you okay?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, I\u2019m fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian said, returning to his seat at the table and downing the\u00a0<\/p>\n
tea Rebecca handed him in one gulp.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Throughout the whole thing, Madeleine watched with her mouth\u00a0<\/p>\n
agape, wanting to clap her hands.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo sweet, so sweet, so sweet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine turned and nudged Roderick\u2019s leg, whispering\u00a0<\/p>\n
excitedly, \u201cProfessor Shaw\u2019s boyfriend game is on another level.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This is the first time I\u2019ve ever seen Rebecca act so delicate and\u00a0<\/p>\n
dependent.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Even though she was faking it\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing Rebecca\u2019s personality, when that Mr. Reid came over\u00a0<\/p>\n
to mess with her, she probably would have already hit him with\u00a0<\/p>\n
a Kung Fu leg sweep.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 194\u00a0<\/p>\n
An indulgent smile appeared on Roderick\u2019s face as he placed a\u00a0<\/p>\n
shrimp into Madeleine\u2019s already full bowl.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re so busy watching the drama unfold. Hurry up and eat, the food\u2019s getting cold.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Madeleine turned back and realized her bowl was filled with all\u00a0<\/p>\n
her favorite foods.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She smiled knowingly, feeling incredibly content.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, hubby.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Roderick was very pleased to hear those words.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Alright then, he would forgive her for staring at another man\u00a0<\/p>\n
just now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When the business banquet ended, Roderick and Madeleine left\u00a0<\/p>\n
first, worried about their son at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just before leaving, when no one was looking, Madeleine pulled\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca aside.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs Professor Shaw drunk? Do you need someone to take him home for you?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo need.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 195\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 195\u00a0<\/p>\n
Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella\u2019s storytelling style is immersive and addictive\u2014perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.<\/p>\n
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