Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
They both fell silent. The room was so quiet you could hear a\u00a0<\/p>\n
pin drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo minutes left.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian reminded her with a smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca\u2019s eyes widened. He actually remembered what he\u2019d said. Wasn\u2019t he drunk? How was he not completely out of it?\u00a0<\/p>\n
She pursed her lips and took two steps closer to Adrian.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hesitating, moving slowly, she wasted another minute.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Only the last minute was left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca said suddenly, out of nowhere.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s hands, propped on the bed, twitched and tensed up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay?\u00a0<\/p>\n
What does \u2018okay\u2018 mean?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI agree.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The expression on Adrian\u2019s face changed bit by bit, like a\u00a0<\/p>\n
firework blooming in slow motion.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He pushed off with his hands, stood up from the bed, and\u00a0<\/p>\n
walked over to Rebecca.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Under the pressure of his height, Rebecca felt as if the spacious\u00a0<\/p>\n
room had become crowded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAgreed to what, Rebecca? Be clear.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca\u2019s cheeks were burning. She didn\u2019t dare to look into\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s eyes, but no matter where she looked, he would force\u00a0<\/p>\n
her to meet his gaze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
There was no escaping it. Rebecca could only grit her teeth. \u201cI\u00a0<\/p>\n
admit, I don\u2019t know how to answer the questions you asked me,\u00a0<\/p>\n
because I do\u2026 have some feelings for you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The words felt like they were burning her mouth, and Rebecca\u00a0<\/p>\n
struggled to get them out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not just physically attracted to you. I was really happy when\u00a0<\/p>\n
you came to take care of me last time, Adrian. I think I might\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
like you a little.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
The clock struck midnight.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s lips curved up, and he finally smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His slow and steady approach had finally paid off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He couldn\u2019t hold back anymore. He wrapped his arm around\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca\u2019s waist and was about to kiss her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But her hand pressed between them just then.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWait, I\u2019m not finished.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian frowned, his breathing growing a little heavier.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCan\u2019t we talk after we kiss?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThis\u2026 this has to be said first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca\u2019s face flushed red as she looked up and said, \u201cYou\u00a0<\/p>\n
didn\u2019t give me much time to think. I\u2019m not sure if this decision is\u00a0<\/p>\n
just a spur\u2013of\u2013the\u2013moment thing for both of us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian pressed his lips together, not saying a word.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Too short?\u00a0<\/p>\n
He thought it was too long.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
If it weren\u2019t Rebecca, he wouldn\u2019t have been this patient.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, I hope we can give each other an out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat do you have in mind?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA trial period.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca proposed the term, then explained, \u201cLet\u2019s give\u00a0<\/p>\n
ourselves a three\u2013month trial period. If any problems come up\u00a0<\/p>\n
during that time, we can both walk away clean, like nothing ever\u00a0<\/p>\n
happened. If nothing changes after three months, then we\u00a0<\/p>\n
can\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMake it official?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A cold smirk appeared on Adrian\u2019s face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes\u2026 and during this time, I hope we can keep it from others,\u00a0<\/p>\n
so we can part on good terms if it doesn\u2019t work out.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian slowly grew cold.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He let go of her and pulled away from Rebecca.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRebecca, what do you take me for?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca lowered her head, feeling guilty.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As expected, he rejected it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Then again, not many people would accept a \u201cfemale player\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
proposal like this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca nodded, her voice heavy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI get it. Just pretend I never said anything.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After saying that, she turned to leave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Of course, Adrian wasn\u2019t going to let her just run off.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019d waited all day, just to hear a line from a female player.\u00a0<\/p>\n
How could he put up with that?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without a word, he reached out and pulled her back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOne month.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was holding back his anger, his voice practically squeezed\u00a0<\/p>\n
through gritted teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI can tolerate being unofficial for one month at most. Any\u00a0<\/p>\n
longer, and you can forget it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca froze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She looked at Adrian\u2019s serious expression, his eyes clear. He\u00a0<\/p>\n
was like a completely different person from the drunk\u00a0<\/p>\n
Professor Shaw just now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOne month\u2026 isn\u2019t that a little short?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRebecca!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOkay, okay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sensing he was about to get angry, Rebecca could only nod.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One month it is. It was a bit rushed, but it was better than\u00a0<\/p>\n
having no way out.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian\u2019s brow relaxed. His Adam\u2019s apple bobbed as he asked,\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, can I kiss you now?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou can.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Rebecca spoke, she stood on her toes and initiated the kiss.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both of their lips and tongues were frighteningly hot, scalding\u00a0<\/p>\n
and fiery as they tangled together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian held her tightly, as if afraid the person in his arms would\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 254\u00a0<\/p>\n
run off again without his permission.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t even dare to think about when Rebecca would ever\u00a0<\/p>\n
get a clue and take the initiative to say she liked him, if he\u00a0<\/p>\n
hadn\u2019t coaxed and fought for her like this.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A one\u2013month trial period\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n
Heh, only she could come up with something like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did she think she could fall into a wolf\u2019s den and escape in one\u00a0<\/p>\n
piece?\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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