Chapter 53
A firm arm blocked Olivia’s falling body []
“Divia Waldorf I know you’re not drunk. Drop the act![]
Zarek’s patience had clearly run out []
Olivia opened her eyes, perfectly lucid, and gazed at him accusingly. Does it have to be this way?“[]
Zarek shot back “1 should be asking you that. Either sit properly
or
get out of the car!]
His tone was icy, his presence intimidating[]
He was genuinely angry
The driver hardly dared breathe.[]
Adeline couldn’t resist stealing a glance in the rearview mirror []
She saw Olivia staring defiantly with musty eyes, struggling to hold back lears []
“Stop the cart
Olivia suddenly shouted]
The driver naturally didn’t comply–he only took orders from Zarek.[]
Fearing Olivia might try something reckless, Adeline quickly asked the driver to lock the doors
Sure enough, a second later Olivia grabbed the door handle, but thankfully it was already
Cured.]
W
wing he wouldn’t intervene if she was determined to harm herself.
Even as Olivia made this dangerous attempt, Zarek didn’t so much as blink, his expression coldly
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You really do hate me….
Olivia finally broke down.[]
She pulled her knees up and buried her face, overcome with grief.]]
Hearing her sobs, Adeline thought of her own heartbreak. She sighed inwardly and quietly reached back with tissues…]
“Miss Paigel”
Zarek looked at her with a warning frown]
Adeline pressed her lips together and withdrew her hand.[]
Men are all the same, she thought. Either cheating on their wives or emotionally cruel![]
Zarek caught her indigna at expression and almost laughed despite his irritation]
The car arrived at the hotel ()
Zarci
gut out and strode inside without looking back
Adelie bough He really mean it when he said I’d be responsible. []
With no chance she turned to Olivia, who remained in the back seat. “Ms. Waldorf, let me get you a room.
Olivia Lat rigidly, an aura of cold detaclutien surrounding her []
After a long culence, she finally spoke softly No need for a separate room Fil stay in yours.
“That works. “Adeline agreed)
Iter sale had an extra bed anyway.
They entered the hotel together []
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“Come to my suite“]
The four simple words came through clearly
Adeline paused for a second, then quickly responded, “Right away
Ending the call she approached Olivia. “Mr. Weasley wants to see me Please wall here–Ill be back shortly.
Olivia slowly raised her head from the cushion, her cool eyes examining Adeline from head to toe. Suddenly, as if understanding something, she gave a bitter smile, “Go ahead
Adeline
What was that look supposed to mean?]
She opened her mouth to explain, then realized any explanation would sound suspiciously defensive.[]
She fell a flash of irritation]]
Whatever. Misunderstanding or not, the truth would become clear eventually.[]
She turned and left []
Outside Zarek’s suite, she used her keycard to enter. For convenience, both she and Rex had access to his room–standard practice for executive staff who needed to be available at a moment’s notice.[]
It had seemed perfectly normal before, but after Olivia’s knowing look… it suddenly felt awkward.[]
She walked in to find Zarek standing by the window, unfastening his watch.[]
A man removing his watch…[]
Adeline’s mind involuntarily conjured a soap opera scenario: Two people in a love–hate relationship–the man deliberately flirting with his secretary to make the woman jealous, to break her defenses….!
Mr. W–Weasley, you, you–1]
Tm hungry.” Zarek said, his gaze settling on her face, his voice slightly husky []
Adeline nearly bolted for the door.[]
She stared at him with wide, alarmed eyes, actually taking a step backward. Her reaction confused Zarek, who glanced at his unfastened watch and added with dry exasperation, “I meant I’m hungry for food.
“Oh! Oh, you meant actual hunger. You scared me, Adeline laughed with palpable relief.[]
After the words left her mouth…[]
The awkwardness that followed was thick enough to cut with a knife[]
Adeline wished she could bite off her own tongue. She cleared her throat and hurried toward the phone, dialing as she asked with forced composure, “What would you like to eat, sir?]
Zarek expressionlessly refastened his watch: “Whatever!“]
The most difficult request in the world: “whatever“]
Adeline inwardly groaned while outwardly using a gentle tone to order various itens from room service. Not knowing his preferences, she selected a range
When she finished the call and turned around, she noticed he had put his watch bark on[]
She was fully aware of the misunderstanding []
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“Miss Paige, you should understand that your current duties were previously handled by Rex, “Zarek retnarked coolly, helping dispel whatever inappropriate thoughts might be in her head. []
Surally oriented Adeline blurted out, “Rex had to do this too?“]
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