He didn\u2019t expect Rebecca to come out with Mr. Whitman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The three of them ran into each other just like that. Rebecca\u00a0<\/p>\n
was a bit awkward and had no choice but to admit in front of\u00a0<\/p>\n
her father that she had a boyfriend now.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although Adrian was a little nervous about suddenly meeting\u00a0<\/p>\n
her father, he was inwardly thrilled by Rebecca\u2019s straightforward\u00a0<\/p>\n
introduction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He maintained a calm expression and greeted Mr. Whitman\u00a0<\/p>\n
politely and thoughtfully.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After all, it was his first time meeting his future father\u2013in\u2013law, so\u00a0<\/p>\n
making a good impression was very important.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Whitman didn\u2019t say much at the time, just told them to hurry\u00a0<\/p>\n
up\u00a0<\/p>\n
and go to dinner, and to bring Rebecca back early after they\u00a0<\/p>\n
finished.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But the next day, Mr. Whitman invited Adrian for tea.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This time Rebecca wasn\u2019t there, and Adrian was much more\u00a0<\/p>\n
nervous.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 308\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had thought Mr. Whitman would interrogate him about\u00a0<\/p>\n
everything, like his family background and financial situation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He had even mentally prepared himself to be told to back off,\u00a0<\/p>\n
and was hesitating whether to reveal his true identity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Unexpectedly, Mr. Whitman just chatted with him about his\u00a0<\/p>\n
current work and the latest in academia, asked about his\u00a0<\/p>\n
research field, and occasionally offered his views on current\u00a0<\/p>\n
events.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t until they had more to talk about and the conversation\u00a0<\/p>\n
warmed up that Mr. Whitman asked about their relationship.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian didn\u2019t mention that Rebecca had pretended to be\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eleanor to get close to him, as he wasn\u2019t sure if Mr. Whitman\u00a0<\/p>\n
knew and was afraid he would blame her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So, their story became that they met at work, he fell in love at\u00a0<\/p>\n
first sight, and he pursued Rebecca relentlessly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eventually, Rebecca let her guard down, and they got together.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Whitman was silent for a long time after listening. He knew\u00a0<\/p>\n
his daughter; she hadn\u2019t dated in years and would never fall for\u00a0<\/p>\n
someone so quickly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But he could tell this young man was dependable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 308\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was especially impressed with Adrian\u2019s knowledge and the\u00a0<\/p>\n
way he spoke.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As he was leaving, Mr. Whitman patted Adrian\u2019s shoulder.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRebecca looks tough, but she\u2019s more sentimental than anyone. Once she\u2019s made up her mind, no one can change it. Since she\u00a0<\/p>\n
chose you, treat her well. Material things aren\u2019t important, a true\u00a0<\/p>\n
heart is what matters most.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian immediately nodded seriously. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mr.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whitman.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, seeing Mr. Whitman again, Adrian was no longer as reserved as he had been during their first two meetings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The elders around him, though\u2026 their eyes seemed to be\u00a0<\/p>\n
constantly sizing him up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cRebecca, aren\u2019t you going to introduce us?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Cooper was smiling, his gaze finally shifting from Adrian to\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca walked to Adrian\u2019s side and introduced him gracefully, \u201cUncles, this is my boyfriend, Adrian. He currently works at Harvard University.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cA university professor?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Adrian nodded. \u201cSort of. I don\u2019t teach much right now, I\u2019m\u00a0<\/p>\n
mainly doing research.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Whitman quickly added, \u201cAdrian is a leading talent in the\u00a0<\/p>\n
field of biopharmaceuticals. He has a very bright future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Mr. Cooper\u2019s smile widened when he heard that, but Rebecca,\u00a0<\/p>\n
perhaps being sensitive, felt there was a hidden meaning\u00a0<\/p>\n
behind it.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo that means he\u2019s a professor?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Professor Shaw is so handsome and accomplished, teaching at\u00a0<\/p>\n
a prestigious university at such a young age.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He said it as if joking with the people around him, \u201cI think that\u2019s\u00a0<\/p>\n
a great job. It\u2019s relaxed, stable, with winter and summer breaks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He\u2019ll be able to take care of the home more in the future.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The person next to him immediately agreed, \u201cThat\u2019s right.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca is always busy like a spinning top. It\u2019s perfect for her\u00a0<\/p>\n
to have a partner who can take care of the home.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, when you two get married, will you be living with the\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whitman family?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 308\u00a0<\/p>\n
And the children\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMr. Cooper.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Rebecca cut him off just in time. A waiter was passing by, and\u00a0<\/p>\n
she picked up some drinks to hand out, cutting off the rest of\u00a0<\/p>\n
his sentence.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She understood what Mr. Cooper meant. He was asking if their\u00a0<\/p>\n
future children would take the Whitman name.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was treating Adrian like a live\u2013in son\u2013in\u2013law.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The atmosphere became a little awkward. The older men\u00a0<\/p>\n
exchanged glances, their smiles now holding a deeper, more\u00a0<\/p>\n
suggestive meaning.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The gentle smile on Adrian\u2019s face didn\u2019t falter in the slightest,\u00a0<\/p>\n
as if he hadn\u2019t heard the subtext.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He calmly took the champagne from Rebecca\u2019s hand and took a small step forward, subtly shielding her behind him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His posture remained humble, but his voice was clear and\u00a0<\/p>\n
steady.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sure all you uncles have watched Rebecca grow up. You\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 308\u00a0<\/p>\n
naturally care for her like your own daughter, which is why\u00a0<\/p>\n
you\u2019re so concerned. Thank you all very much.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He clinked glasses with the older men, his demeanor poised\u00a0<\/p>\n
and respectful.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 309\u00a0<\/p>\n
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