Chapter 71
Adeline’s cheeks flushed crimson.]
She stammered, trying to recover. “Oh, I thought you wanted me to… to clean or something. Since I can’t move easily right now, I said I couldn’t do it.”
Zarek remained silent.
He crossed his arms, leaning against the edge of the desk with an expression that suggested he saw right through her but wasn’t in a hurry to call her out.
After a moment, he suddenly laughed, his tone teasing. “Miss Paige, you have quite the imagination.”
Adeline felt her face burning even hotter.
Was he implying she was fantasizing about him?]
With a face that felt like it might burst into flames, she had no idea how to respond.[]
She awkwardly lowered her head, opening the folder in front of her and desperately changing the subject. “What do you need me to do? I’ll start right away.”
Zarek mercifully dropped the matter.]
He sat in the chair across from her and gave her some work instructions.
Then he returned to his own work.[]
The study grew quiet, with only the sound of turning pages breaking the silence.
For a full hour, Adeline didn’t lift her head once, focusing with almost supernatural concentration…
Zarek glanced at her occasionally, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.
Liam, busy in the kitchen, came out once to check, puzzled when he couldn’t find them anywhere. Where had they gone? The boss had just gone to pick someone up.
He had no idea Zarek would bring her back to work.
Even a slave driver wouldn’t make an injured employee work
Only when dinner was ready and set on the table did he call them.]
Five minutes later.
Zarek pushed Adeline from the study. She looked deflated, dazed, like someone who wanted to escape but didn’t dare.]
They arrived at the dining room.]
Liam happily pulled out a chair.]
Zarek pushed her over, bending down to lift her into the chair, then paused and turned to her with mock concern. “I hope lifting you won’t give you any inappropriate ideas.“]
His serious tone was clearly laced with teasing.
Adeline wanted to die on the spot.[]
Liam didn’t catch the subtext, thinking his boss was being excessively gentlemanly.]
“Ha ha, I’ll just stay in the wheelchair,” Adeline laughed as if she’d bitten into raw ginger.
“Overthinking again, I see “Zarek remarked as he straightened up.
She was not!!
Adeline screamed internally
The dinner was exceptionally lavish
Liam’s cooking skills surpassed those of professional chefs
She channeled her embarrassment into appetite, drinking soup and eating non stop… even snatching pieces of meat Zarek was about to take.]
Liam watched her eat with immense satisfaction
Every cook’s greatest joy is seeing their carefully prepared food devoured, something his employer never did
Is it that good? Here have this we toe it’s all yours, “Zarek said, placing the last piece of twat on her plate[]
Adquine finally paused, ulting her gase to meet bus used eyra
Okay, maybe she was being a bit you ravenous{]
the sheepishly sisowed her pace.
Lid poured kæramother of An Adeline thanked tum, she gaverously praised his cooking “Lam, were you a professional chek bele? This is absolutely deberous.
Liam bearded with pride
Adeline asked about his rocking techniques
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Td love that,” Adeline replied automatically, then caught herself. Though I can’t come every day That would be imposing too much.
After she spoke, a cool voice drifted through the air: “No need to feel self–conscious.“]
Adeline looked at Zarek.]
Hearing his comment, Liam immediately sealed the deal “Then it’s settled. I’ll make extra dishes from now on.”
Adeline was dumbfounded: “.. 0
Wait, she was just making conversation. How did this turn into a standing dinner Invitation?]
And was Zarek’s comment about not feeling self–conscious actually a dig at how much she’d eaten?]]
After dinner.
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Adeline wanted to leave immediately, but remembering the unfinished work in the study, she attempted a compromise. “Mr. Weasley, could I take the work home with me?“|]
Zarek That won’t be necessary.”
He meant she didn’t need to do it at all, but Adeline interpreted it as you can’t go home until you finish.]
“All right…“]
She turned her wheelchair toward the study.
Zarek paused, then silently laughed to himself.]
He didn’t stop her.
By the time Adeline finished all the work he’d assigned, it was 10 PM.[]
The abundant dinner made her struggle against drowsiness the entire time. Once finished, her eyelids were so heavy she could barely keep them open.]
“I should head back now, Mr. Weasley.
She maneuvered her wheelchair toward the door, yawning repeatedly. The chair veered slightly and bumped into the coffee table, knocking her knee and pulling at her wound. The sharp pain instantly chased away her sleepiness
Zarek quickly stood up, noticing her pained expression. “Did that affect your wound?”
He crouched down, lifting her skirt without hesitation to examine the injury, concerned it might have reopened and require medical attention.
Adeline took a breath. “It pulled a little, but I don’t think it reopened.”
After confirming there was no bleeding, Zarek’s gaze inadvertently shifted from her wound to her slender, smooth legs. Her subtle fragrance reached his senses.]]
His Adam’s apple bobbed.[]
His palms suddenly itched.]
He decisively pulled her skirt back down, his voice steady. “I’ll take you
home.”
Adeline was about to say it wasn’t necessary, but she was already being pushed toward the door.[]
Neither spoke during the short journey.]]
Zarek escorted her home, then turned to leave immediately, not lingering for even a second []
Adeline watched his hurried departure, slightly confused. He was acting as if staying another moment would lead to her grabbing him and not letting go…]
Just then, her phone rang in her pocket
Zarek was waiting for the elevator [
While she checked her phone, the elevator from below arrived with a ding.]
Two residents from different floors crossing paths could happen in two ways either they were on the same elevator going up, or one resident heading upstairs encounters another resident from a higher four who’s abo Bing up
Like right now (
The elevator doors opened, revealing a drunk Dushed–faced Tristan face to face with the expressionless Zarek]
Their eyes met
Both were surprised |
Zales expression turned cold. How did he have gas to use? Dia Adeline give him the coderi
Tostan was drunk, has and sluggish, but seeing the elevator stopped at the 13th–Adele’s his anger instaly ignited)
fie stepped sut sa the elevator and grabbed Zales cullar “What the hell are you doing at my vale a place? What was you doing?
The thought of Adeline with another foal strove him to bind cage
Adeline heard the pastide]]
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