Chapter 331 Can I Kiss You for a While?

Chapter 331 Can I Kiss You for a While?

Serena didn't answer immediately.

She looked at Faust.

This was the second time seeing him. Like the first time, he still appeared refined and courteous, as if he bore her no ill will.

But Serena still caught the shrewdness hidden behind his glasses.

The Carrington family—who among them wasn't shrewd?

Serena suddenly smiled.

Faust couldn't quite read what she meant and called out tentatively, "Ms. Rothwell?"

Serena said coolly, "Does Mr. Carrington remember five years ago, when Carrington Group rejected the Rothwell Group's partnership proposal?"

Faust froze slightly.

He'd only gradually taken over Carrington Group affairs in recent years. He wasn't very clear on what happened five years ago.

But from Serena's tone, she wanted justice for her sister?

If that was the case, this was going to be trouble.

She definitely wouldn't help.

Serena knew what he was thinking and laughed again. "Five years ago, you hadn't taken over Carrington Group yet. The person who made things difficult for Sarah wasn't you. I can't blame you for that.

In fact, failed partnerships are common. If it had been a normal business rejection, I'd have nothing to say. But you shouldn't have publicly humiliated Sarah!"

By the last sentence, Serena's tone had turned sharp.

Several people nearby glanced over.

Faust's expression showed some shame. He said solemnly, "Ms. Rothwell, I apologize."

"You just said Elizabeth came to her senses in time and didn't harm me. But just because the harm didn't happen doesn't mean she didn't intend to run me down.

Sarah did nothing wrong back then, yet you humiliated her. Now, Elizabeth attempted murder, and you come asking me to forgive her. On what grounds?"

Serena's unhurried, indifferent tone carried a cutting edge.

Even though Faust was president of Carrington Group, he had no comeback.

Because Serena wasn't yelling or making a scene—she was simply stating irrefutable facts.

Faust was a reasonable man who valued his reputation.

"I won't accept your apology. Your business with Adrian is none of my concern, but I won't kick you while you're down either. That's already my mercy, Mr. Carrington. Don't come looking for me again."

With those words, Serena turned to leave.

Unexpectedly, she bumped into someone.

Serena looked up. "Adrian?"

When had he arrived?

She suddenly felt nervous. Had he seen her being fierce?

Adrian caught the nervousness in her eyes. He reached up to ruffle her hair, then took her cold hand in his warm one.

Serena felt the warmth of his palm and smiled at him, biting her lip.

Adrian held her hand as they both turned to face Faust. "Mr. Carrington, the partnership between Locke Group and Carrington Group is business. Coming to bother my wife over business matters isn't quite appropriate, is it?"

What?

Wife?

Faust's eyes widened in shock, staring at them in disbelief.

He'd thought Adrian just liked Serena, that it was just a fling.

Adrian dropping that title so casually completely blindsided him.

He stared at their joined hands in disbelief, his mind buzzing.

Serena felt uncomfortable under his stare and tried to pull her hand away.

Adrian looked down at her. "Check if there's anything on my afternoon schedule I can move. Make room for a dinner with Mr. Carrington."

"Okay."

Serena didn't ask anything, didn't show any reluctance.

Adrian patted her head and sent her upstairs first.

As Serena turned the corner, she glanced back to see Adrian and Faust sitting down in the lounge area...

...

Serena returned upstairs.

She reviewed Adrian's schedule for the day, canceled the dinner appointment, cleared time for Adrian, and booked a new restaurant.

Lilith emerged from her office carrying a stack of files, heading toward Adrian's office, when her phone suddenly rang.

Serena knew those documents needed Adrian's signature.

She proactively went over to take them. "I'll take these to Mr. Locke. You answer your call."

"Thanks."

Lilith handed over the files.

Serena brought them into Adrian's office and arranged them neatly on his desk.

Just as she was about to leave, her eye caught several travel proposals on his desk.

One was even open.

She saw the title: Honeymoon Travel Proposal.

This was definitely prepared for after their wedding.

She just hadn't expected Adrian to have his elite staff working on this.

And the marriage certificate had only been obtained last night.

This morning, there were already honeymoon proposals.

Only one possibility—he'd arranged it overnight.

After she fell asleep last night, how much had he actually done?

Curious, she picked up the open proposal to look.

The moment she did, she was shocked again—

The places he'd had people plan were all destinations she'd wanted to visit over the years but never had.

How did he know?

She wondered, puzzled, completely failing to notice Adrian entering.

Adrian closed the office door and walked quietly behind her, wrapping her in his arms.

A warm kiss landed on her ear. "Perfect timing. See which proposal you like."

His low, seductive voice and heart-fluttering kiss—

Serena couldn't help trembling slightly. She turned and pushed him lightly. "Don't start. This is the office."

Adrian continued kissing her, speaking between kisses. "What's wrong with the office? We're legally married now."

As he spoke, he lifted her up and sat her on the desk, bringing her eye-level with him.

He kissed her freely, sucking on her lips, tasting her sweetness.

His hands roamed her body, caressing forcefully, as if about to remove her dress.

Serena was frightened by his intensity. Though she wanted it too, this was the office...

She mustered a thread of reason to push him away, gasping. "Control yourself. It's work hours."

"So what if it's work hours? Is kissing my wife illegal?"

Serena fell silent.

No words.

She couldn't refute him at all.

And his repeated use of "wife" made her heart race, filling her with sweetness.

Adrian didn't force it. He even asked her opinion, kissing her lips while negotiating. "Just kiss for a bit, okay?"

His voice was low and sexy, carrying an irresistible allure.

Serena's face flushed. She placed her hands on his shoulders, wrapped her arms around his neck, and said quietly, "Then just... just kiss. Don't touch."

"Deal!"

Adrian agreed readily.

But Serena regretted it the next second.

She'd thought he'd just kiss a few times, that she could resist.

But this man's assault was too fierce. He kissed her desperately, forcefully sucking her lips, her tongue.

Her mouth went numb from his kisses.

Then he moved down her neck to her collarbone.

Serena trembled all over. "Adrian, don't kiss there."