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Chapter 101

Oliver said nothing. He simply regretted coming.The servants arranged wine and snacks on the table, and Francesco finally appeared, fashionably late. "Looks like everyone's here."Adriana watched him warily, her guard completely up.Chris swirled the wine in his glass. "You didn't invite us here just for drinks, did you?""Of course not. I invited you to play tennis." Francesco clapped his hands, and a servant immediately brought over tennis balls and rackets.Chris let out a cold laugh. "I'm afraid you've invited the wrong person.""Mr. Slater, you're my special referee."Francesco bent down and lightly tapped his leg before pressing a racket into Adriana's hand."Mrs. Slater, take Mr. Slater's place.""Sorry, my outfit today isn't very suitable." Adriana had no idea what he was planning. The safest choice was simply not to participate."It's fine. I already had someone prepare something." As he spoke, Francesco placed a hand on Oliver's shoulder. "Mrs. Slater, you might

Chapter 102

Adriana was closer to Chris. Before the German Shepherd could tackle him, she stepped in front of him."Adriana!"Several voices cried out at once as everyone rushed forward.Joan ran straight to Chris. "Chris, are you okay?"Chris pushed her aside and asked urgently, "Adriana, are you hurt?"Adriana lifted her wrist. Across her smooth, delicate skin were several long, shocking streaks of blood. The pain was dulled by the surge of emotion. Her gaze passed through the crowd and landed on the flustered figure beyond them.That figure quickly brought over a medical kit and handed it to Alex.Chris's face darkened as he demanded angrily, "Mr. Este, letting your dog attack someone—is that how you treat your guests?"Francesco's eyes deepened, and he let out a cold scoff."If your legs were perfectly fine, would she still have been hurt?"He had already arranged everything. If Chris had moved even slightly, he would have noticed the flaw.None of the others had sensed anything unu

Chapter 103

"Mr. Este, are you satisfied with the results of today's little test? Five years ago, she already gave you her answer. And today, five years later, she repeated it. So from now on, please keep your distance from my wife and me."Chris had once worried that Adriana truly intended to leave him. But after what happened today, his mind was finally at ease.No matter how much Adriana argued or resisted, in the end, they were still a family.There was a business partnership between them and Francesco. From a practical standpoint, he should have remained courteous. But he couldn't resist declaring his victory—the victory he had waited five long years for.The gathering ended on a sour note.The German Shepherd, Odysseus, trotted over and dropped the tennis ball at Francesco's feet, wagging his tail as if asking for praise.Francesco glanced at the dog sideways. "Get lost. You couldn't even handle something that simple."Mars scratched Odysseus under the belly. "Good boy. Go play with B

Chapter 104

Soon, Sanctity officially began its holiday break.Adriana and her colleagues cleaned the laboratory from top to bottom. Technically, they could have skipped the task, since staff would still be on duty during the Spring Festival.But Adriana volunteered to work the New Year's Eve shift.Her colleagues all had families waiting for them to return home and celebrate together. She didn't.For her, it made no difference where she spent the night welcoming the new year. Staying in the lab at least meant she had the machines for company.On the morning of New Year's Eve, Chris called her."Where are you? I'll come pick you up so you can come home for the holiday.""No need. I already told Bella I'd spend the New Year at her place."Adriana lied to avoid the trouble.Chris chuckled softly. "Silly girl. It's not like you don't have a home. Why go to hers?"He held the phone in one hand while helping Edward put on decorations around the house with the other.Through the phone, Adrian

Chapter 105

"All right, we can start preparing the New Year's Eve dinner.""You're not going home for New Year's Eve dinner?"Adriana was genuinely surprised. As far as she knew, Oliver had a good relationship with his mother, and nothing about his personality suggested he came from a troubled family.It was one thing to sneak out for some peace and quiet in the afternoon—but who skipped New Year's Eve dinner altogether?Oliver frowned with exaggerated distress. "You're not going to dislike me too, are you?""Dislike you?" Adriana looked puzzled."Yeah. My mom thinks I'm too old to still be single, so she kicked me out of the house. You've got to take me in."He spoke pitifully, his expression innocent and helpless."So that's what happened. I thought…"Adriana had thought Oliver came out because he was worried she'd feel lonely and had come to keep her company.If that had been the case, she would have insisted on sending him back home."Thought what? Don't tell me you thought I came o

Chapter 106

The more Adriana tried to avoid something, the more impossible it became to escape.It was just like back in school, when the teacher randomly called on students to stand and answer a question. She would silently chant in her mind, 'Don't call on me, don't call on me…' and more often than not, the name the teacher called out was hers.Adriana shifted her gaze away from the phone screen and continued watching the fireworks.Colors burst across the sky, dazzling and brilliant—yet to her eyes, they all seemed dim.Oliver had also noticed the two people who had accidentally wandered into the frame. Embarrassed, he put his phone away."Should we go somewhere else to set off fireworks?""Sure."Adriana grabbed his arm and let him lead her out of the crowd. She lowered her head, deliberately avoiding the occasional glances that drifted their way.There were very few places in Heatherton City where fireworks were allowed. The riverbank was the largest designated area.Oliver lit two s

Chapter 107

"Yes," Bianca replied. She twisted her fingers together, her gaze fixed straight ahead.Inside the pocket of the coat she had taken off, a small bulge showed. She quickly covered it with her hand.Mars leaned over to fasten her seatbelt and shook his head helplessly. His boss was truly unpredictable. Not long ago, he had said he didn't care whether Miss Adler lived or died. Yet tonight, he had sent the USB drive out as a New Year's gift.They were supposed to be out watching fireworks with Bianca. But the moment Miss Adler appeared, his boss had lost all interest in the fireworks. His attention had been fixed entirely on her.…Back in her dorm, Adriana sat on the sofa, holding the square gift box in both hands.With a click, she pressed the hidden clasp. A black object suddenly sprang out, startling her so badly that she flung the box away. The dark object tumbled out and slid across the floor.Clutching her chest, Adriana looked down.On the floor lay an extremely lifelike bl

Chapter 108

"Adriana is here."Professor Langer hurried out to greet her, stepping right in front of Adriana's car."Just park next to theirs. If you can't get it in, I'll have Francesco come help you.""That's not necessary. I can manage."Adriana quickly stopped her professor from going inside to call Francesco and carefully parked the car herself."Sorry, the supermarket was packed. I'm a bit late.""There's plenty of food at home already. I told you to come empty-handed, yet you still bought groceries and brought gifts. Francesco brought quite a lot too."Professor Langer chattered on while helping her carry the bags.Adriana paused at the door and explained gently, "Professor, Francesco and I broke up after graduation."What Francesco had said last time had clearly misled her professor. Rather than let the misunderstanding linger, it was better to clarify things now and avoid awkwardness later.Professor Langer looked confused, suspicion flickering across his face. "But didn't he sa

Chapter 109

Sandra beamed with delight as she placed food onto everyone's plates."I remember seeing news about your engagement back then," she said. "When did you two get married?"The moment she said it, the clatter of cutlery and plates at the table fell silent.Chris glanced at Adriana and let out a light laugh. "Sandra, my wife is Adriana. We've been married for five years.""Cough—!"Professor Langer choked on his drink, the alcohol burning his throat red. He looked at Adriana, who was quietly eating her food, and asked in disbelief, "You married Chris?"Adriana nodded. "Yes. We got married after graduation."Professor Langer pointed at Joan. "Then what about her?""We're friends," Chris replied calmly, taking Adriana's hand. "You two can rest assured. Adriana and I are very much in love.""Eat some more." Adriana withdrew her hand and placed some food onto his plate instead.Professor Langer and Sandra exchanged a glance, both seeing the same worry in each other's eyes.Chris and

Chapter 110

"Sandra, I'm already married to Chris. Everything before that… it's all in the past."Adriana cradled the pale porcelain cup, letting her fingertips trace the smooth surface.The past, she knew, was tasteless to revisit. The truth about her breakup with Francesco was known only to Bella. When her grandmother had begged her, Chris hadn't been around—so even he had no idea."All right, we won't dwell on the past. But what about now?"Sandra regarded Adriana with tender eyes. Adriana had been bright and passionate in university, eager for life and everything in it. Now she smiled on the surface, but beneath it lingered a faint sadness.Adriana paused for a moment, then spoke softly, "By the end of this year, I'll be divorcing Chris."Sandra, a professor of literature and a writer herself, was perceptive to the smallest detail. Adriana's carefully maintained mask might fool others, but not her."Adriana, I never see you as an outsider. You don't have to worry about me offending you.

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