Chapter 102 OLIVIAS POV Everything in front of me looked so good better than I expected , to be honest .
At least one thing came out of this impromptu outing with Adrian .
I stabbed a fork into a juicy piece of beef , letting the spicy aroma rise up before I took a bite .
The rich flavors instantly melted in my mouth .
I glanced at him from the corner of my eye .
He had finally stopped staring at me like some undercover weirdo .
Now he was pretending to be busy with his phone , acting like he wasnt watching me practically inhale this meal .
I wasnt fooled .
I could still feel his gaze drift up every few seconds .
Did he seriously think I wouldnt notice ? He was terrible at pretending .
If youre gonna stare , just order already , I said mid chew , not even trying to hide my irritation .
Its obvious you want some .
He slowly set his phone down on the table , crossing his arms as he leaned back , looking me over with a half smirk on his face .
You look like a wild animal right now , he said with amusement in his voice .
How were you able to finish a meal that three grown men would struggle with ? Oh wow , now he was a food critic too ? I rolled my eyes and grabbed a napkin , wiping my mouth slowly like some proper lady just to mess with him .
Did you think I was going to order one of your fancy , flavorless meals ? I shot back with sarcasm , hoping to annoy him .
You think if they had what I actually wanted , I wouldnt have gotten it ? he retorted , sitting up straighter .
Yet you couldnt get your eyes off this dish , I said , raising a brow .
He didnt even deny it .
Just gave me a dry look as if he was already regretting bringing me out .
Anyway , Im done , I said as I pushed my chair back and stood up .
And since youre not ordering , can we head to the cinema and get this over with ? Id like to get back home before you come up with another random outing .
He stood up without saying a word , brushing imaginary dust from his sleeves like he hadnt just been caught staring at my food like a hungry kid .
We walked toward the counter , and of course , he paid for the meal without a single complaint .

As we stepped out of the restaurant , the cool evening air hit my face , and I knew I had to mentally prepare myself .
Every time Adrian invited me somewhere , there was always a catch .
It never failed .
He always found some twisted way to trap me , control the narrative , and push me further into his chaotic life .
So yes , my eyes were peeled .
I was watching for any signs just in case this movie trip turned into another trap .
I mean , why else would he suddenly want to take me to a cinema ? Something he had never done since I met him .
And now , all of a sudden , were doing dinner and a movie like were some kind of couple ? We walked into the cinema , the smell of buttered popcorn hitting us instantly .
I looked around , secretly excited but doing my best to keep a neutral face .
Now it was time to pick a movie .
Since he was the one who dragged me out here , I assumed he already knew what he wanted to watch .
But no , apparently I was the one making that decision .
I moved toward the digital screen and ran my fingers down the list of currently showing films .
Action , romance , comedy … so many to choose from .
Then my eyes stopped at a particular title .
A horror movie .
And not just any horror movie one that had just come out this weekend .
Perfect .
We should see this , I said to Adrian as I held up the menu of films for him to see .
My finger pointed to the bold title of a newly released horror movie that had caught my eye immediately .
Adrian leaned in slightly , his brows knitting together as he read the name aloud under his breath .
But what really caught my attention wasnt what he said it was the way his expression shifted .
There was a flicker in his eyes , something unreadable at first , but as I observed closer , I swore it looked like … panic ? Must we see this horror movie ? he asked , his voice sounding just a touch too uncertain .
There are other good movies on the list .
Why not pick one of those ? I tilted my head , raising a brow .

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Youre the one who dragged me out here against my will , remember ? The least you can do is let me choose the movie .
I checked the rest most of them are outdated and boring .
This is the only interesting one .
He didnt respond immediately .
His fingers rubbed the back of his neck , and I could see him shifting uncomfortably on his feet .
Something was definitely off .
Adrian Westwood a guy who never showed emotion was suddenly fidgeting like a nervous schoolboy .
Alright , he finally muttered , clearly trying to play it cool .
Its just a two hour scary movie .
Whats the worst that can happen ? Besides , Im the one who brought you here .
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Chapter 102 He tried to pass it off casually , even running his hand through his hair in a show of forced indifference , but the tension in his shoulders said otherwise .
It didnt take a genius to figure it out and I wasnt just anyone .
Could it really be that Adrian Westwood was afraid of horror movies ? No … I had to be imagining things .
Theres no way .
This man had stared down reporters , fought boardroom battles , and ruined business rivals with a flick of his hand .
But as we made our way into the darkened theater and took our seats , I couldnt shake the thought .
The theater dimmed , and the movie began .
It started off slow , but I could already feel Adrians discomfort growing .
He was unusually stiff in his seat , eyes locked on the screen but his body language screaming get me out of here .
Then he started biting his fingernails something I had never seen him do before .
I almost smiled .
If what I was thinking turned out to be true , this would be absolutely priceless .
Halfway through the film , the atmosphere was intense , but I had begun to think maybe I was wrong .

Adrian hadnt made any noises , hadnt flinched .
Maybe he was just tired or thinking about work .
And then it happened .
A sudden , brutal jump scare sent a loud shriek through the theater speakers as the spirit in the film lunged at the main character .
The entire room gasped in shock .
But I felt something entirely different .
A hand his hand suddenly gripped mine .
It wasnt a casual touch either ; it was firm , shaky , and clearly unintentional .
My eyes widened as I slowly turned to look at him .
Adrian Westwood .
Holding my hand .
Out of fear .
It took everything in me not to burst into laughter on the spot .
Instead , I bit my bottom lip , trying to suppress the giggle as my eyes flicked to his face .
His eyes were glued to the screen , jaw clenched like he hadnt even realized what he was doing .
Whats so funny ? he asked , catching my expression .
Nothing , I replied , still grinning .
Im just really enjoying this movie .
Though its pretty clear some people in here are still scared of ghosts .
I added teasingly and then glanced down at our hands , making sure he followed my eyes .
Realization hit him fast .
He looked at our hands , then quickly yanked his away as if burned , clearing his throat awkwardly .
I dont know what youre talking about , he muttered , clearly flustered .
Sure you dont , I said , turning back toward the screen , my smile now permanent .
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