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Chapter 190 Roderick shook his head , " Even I just found out . Adrian keeps things close to his chest . " Madeleine could sense from Roderick's words that he was enjoying the drama . She couldn't help but smile . Sometimes , Ricki was a lot like her . When Adrian finished his speech to thunderous applause , Madeleine looked all around but couldn't see Rebecca . " Where's Rebecca ? " " She's just an assistant , you wouldn't see her on stage . " As he spoke , Roderick grabbed Madeleine's hand and stood up . " Come on , I'll take you backstage to find her .

" Rebecca was indeed backstage , organizing the speeches from the various guest speakers. Chapter 190 Suddenly , someone tapped her on the shoulder from behind , and she thought it was Adrian , who had just come off stage . " Professor Shaw , you ... " Before she could finish , Rebecca's eyes widened in horror at the two people in front of her . " What are you two doing here ! ? " This couple , are they haunting me or what? Madeleine held Roderick's arm , trying not to laugh as she looked Rebecca's outfit up and down .

She was dressed like a schoolgirl , with a pair of large , black- framed glasses on her nose . Her palm - sized face was now more than half - covered . And her makeup was different from usual , too . If Roderick and Madeleine hadn't known Rebecca so well , Madeleine would never have recognized her just now . " Rebecca , are you getting into cosplay ? " Chapter 190 " What cosplay . " Rebecca rolled her eyes and held up the work badge hanging around her neck for them to see . " I'm here to work ! " " Right , right , to work with your Professor Shaw . I get it .

" Rebecca felt a little embarrassed and was about to raise her voice to argue when she caught a glimpse of a figure approaching . Worried that Madeleine and the others would say something crazy , she quickly called out , " Professor Shaw ! " Adrian's gaze first swept over Rebecca , then landed on Roderick and Madeleine . He stepped forward and nodded at Roderick . " Mr. Livingston , I've heard a lot about you . " " Professor Shaw . " The two men shook hands politely . " And this is Mrs. Livingston ? " Chapter 190 " Yes . " Madeleine quickly extended her hand . " Hello , Professor Shaw .

I just listened to your presentation , it was very insightful ." Adrian nodded , knowing Madeleine's words were just a courtesy . Their fingers only touched briefly in a polite gesture . Roderick subtly moved half a step closer to Madeleine , conveniently putting some distance between her and Adrian . The corner of his mouth lifted slightly , his tone carrying the usual business pleasantries : " Professor Shaw's report was indeed brilliant , especially the analysis of investment prospects in the biopharmaceutical field .

" A glint appeared in Adrian's eyes behind his glasses as he casually glanced at Rebecca , who was standing to the side pretending to organize her files : " You're too kind , Mr. Livingston . I hear your company has also been making moves in the medical Al field recently ? " The two men exchanged pleasantries , the atmosphere seemingly harmonious but with an undercurrent of tension . It was the aura of powerful men clashing head - on . Chapter 190 They chatted for a bit, and when an industry report came up , Adrian turned around . " Rebecca , hand me the file you organized . " Rebecca ?

Madeleine's lips uncontrollably wanted to curve into a smile . Calling her so intimately , and they still say it's nothing? She didn't believe it for a second . With that thought , Madeleine feigned surprise and said , " Is this Professor Shaw's girlfriend ? Oh my , I saw the work badge earlier and thought she was a staff member . My apologies . " The documents in Rebecca's hands almost fell to the floor . Her eyes widened as she stared at Madeleine in horror . What is she doing ? Isn't she trying to get me in trouble on purpose ? !

Rebecca came over with the documents , about to explain , but Chapter 190 Adrian spoke first : " She's not a staff member . She's here with me to learn a few things . " Now that ... was a very interesting thing to say : Madeleine raised an eyebrow , giving Rebecca another look that was half - smile , half - smirk . He didn't deny she was his girlfriend ~ He only said she wasn't a staff member ~ That strong sense of being family ... I ship it , I totally ship it .

Just as they were talking , the event organizer came over , saying they wanted to invite Adrian and Roderick to have dinner after the event . The two men were hesitating , but then Roderick caught Madeleine's little expression of wanting to watch the drama unfold and was the first to accept . Then he looked at Adrian with a somewhat apologetic expression . " Professor Shaw , if you don't have any other plans , I was Chapter 190 wondering if you could bring this ... lady with you . My wife rarely attends these kinds of events , and she'd be more comfortable with another woman around .

" Hearing this , Madeleine was so excited she wanted to clap . Brilliant , just brilliant . That Roderick really knows what he's doing . Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.