Chapter 100 ADRIANS POV The sound of the toilet flushing echoed through the quiet room as I stepped out of the bathroom , a towel draped over my shoulders and a few beads of water still trailing down my arms .
My eyes scanned the lit space , briefly pausing on the large mirror mounted on the wall .
I looked tired no , exhausted .
Not just physically , but mentally .
Work had been hell today , but not because of meetings or deals falling through .
My mind hadnt been in the right place all day .
No matter how many papers I signed or how many assistants came in to brief me , it stayed at the forefront of my thoughts .
It all started this morning .
A nagging feeling I couldnt quite explain , but one I wasnt going to let fester any longer .
I had to get something off my chest .
Today.
I walked over to the wardrobe and stared at the rows of arranged clothing custom tailored suits , luxury dress shirts , designer sweaters , all aligned like soldiers on parade .
Normally , I wouldnt give it much thought , as she would have already gotten me an outfit whenever we had somewhere important to go .
But she wasnt here to do that now , and I found myself stuck between dressing up or keeping it simple ; picking your own clothing was very hard Casual or sharp ? I glanced over at the clock on the nightstand .
The minute hand was creeping dangerously close to the time Id given Olivia to be back .
One hour .
Thats all Id given her .
And she knew better than to keep me waiting .
I bit my lower lip , still thinking .
A black trench coat caught my eye elegant but not too flashy .
I grabbed it along with a plain black hoodie and a pair of fitted jeans .
Simple , but it made a statement .
That was all I needed tonight .

Once dressed , I stood in front of the mirror , adjusting my collar and smoothing out the coat .
My reflection looked collected , but inside , my mind was rehearsing every word I planned to say to her .
This wasnt going to be just another cold conversation .
Tonight was different .
Then I heard it the soft murmur of a female voice downstairs .
The front door clicked shut , followed by the familiar voice of the maid greeting Olivia .
My pulse spiked a little .
Right on time .
Good .
Her footsteps echoed against the marble as she made her way upstairs .
I could tell by the cadence of her steps that she was in no mood for nonsense .
She stopped at the door for a brief second , and then it swung open .
I glanced at her through the mirror , only for a moment , before I refocused on adjusting my watch .
Good thing you came on time , I said , my voice calm but clipped .
At least you remember I hate being kept waiting .
Her eyes narrowed slightly , and she crossed her arms .
Well , Im here now .
So what was so important that it couldnt wait until I got back ? Instead of answering , I turned away and walked toward the wardrobe .
I reached inside and pulled out one of her coats a sleek gray one shed worn only once and tossed it to her .
Were going out , I said without turning .
To where exactly ? she asked , her tone growing firmer as she caught the coat mid air .
Ill let you know on our way there .
She didnt move .
Im not leaving until you tell me where were going .

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I rolled my eyes .
Couldnt she just agree with me for once ? Why must she always go against everything I say ? Its like she takes pride in challenging me at every turn , even when theres no need to .
Fine .
I might as well tell her since shes so desperate to know .
With a sigh , I turned and walked closer to her , closing the space between us .
My eyes locked onto hers as I stepped in , watching the way her expression subtly shifted .
She adjusted , straightening her posture the moment she realized how close I was standing .
The air between us shifted- thick , awkward , tense , but not in a hostile way .
I knew she could feel it too .
When was the last time you went to the cinema ? I asked , tilting my head slightly as I studied her reaction .
She cleared her throat and took a small step back .
Just that one hesitant motion told me everything I needed to know .
It had clearly been a long time .
I , uhmm ..
she stammered , rubbing the back of her neck and avoiding my gaze .
A smirk tugged at the corner of my lips as I folded my arms .
So , all this time youve been going out , where exactly have you been going ? I mean , I at least assured youd be doing something fun , like going to the movies especially since you dont have any friends .
I said the last part with a teasing tone , raising my brow .
Her head snapped up , and she shot me a glare .
Wherever Ive been going is a hundred times better than spending a whole day trapped in this 1/2 Chapter 100 house with you , she snapped back .
I chuckled under my breath , amused by her fire .
Am I really that annoying to you ? I asked , layering my voice with sarcastic disbelief .
She took a bold step forward , going on her toes just to try and match my height .
Very annoying , she said with narrowed eyes , her voice sharp .

Well , thats too bad for you , I whispered , leaning down slightly so my lips were near her ear .
Because youre going to be spending the entire day with me .
Her brows lifted .
That has to be one of your jokes , right ? she asked , clearly hoping it was .
Do I look like Im joking ? Im already dressed up , I said , gesturing to my black trench coat and hoodie .
You think I did all this just for fun ? She opened her mouth to protest of course , she did .
I could practically hear the argument forming in her head .
But before she could even say a word , I raised my index finger and gently pressed it to her lips .
Shhhhh , I murmured .
She blinked , caught off guard .
Ill be waiting for you in the car , I added , stepping away without another glance .
My voice was final .
Whether she liked it or not , she was coming with me .
As I made my way out of the house , a strange feeling washed over me .
This wasnt just about getting out of the house .
No.
This had been on my mind all day this one idea I couldnt shake .
I wanted to take Olivia out .
Not for any reason tied to power or control , but simply because … I wanted to .
The car door closed with a quiet thud as I slid into the back seat .
I leaned back , running a hand through my hair while my thoughts swirled .
Guess like I was doing something even I wouldnt believe Ill do .
This was the first time I was taking her out since we met , and it wasnt a bad idea , as I dont see her with so much hatred as I used to before .
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