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" I'm sorry , Miss Bell . My husband's been waiting a long time for me , I have to go . " " Madeleine ... " " I don't want to get involved in anything related to Edward anymore . The only person who can save you is you . " With that , she gave a slight nod and turned to leave . It wasn't that she was being heartless . It was just as she'd said : if Fiona was also being controlled , she could only wake up on her own . Walking straight over to Roderick , Madeleine asked him why he hadn't gone inside to wait . " I was worried you wouldn't find me . " Roderick chuckled .

Without asking what they'd talked about , he naturally put his arm around Madeleine's waist and they walked inside together . Fiona watched their backs as they walked away together . Chapter 193 Roderick's hand remained protectively on the small of Madeleine's back . That instinctual , protective gesture felt like another heavy blow to her . That's what love is . Ever since Rebecca followed Adrian into the restaurant , she'd been on edge . Especially since Roderick and Madeleine hadn't arrived yet , she felt even more anxious .

The room was full of people , some of whom she had seen at other events . She wondered if she would be recognized ... If she was , wouldn't all her previous efforts be for nothing ? So , when Adrian turned his head to see if Rebecca was following , he found she had quietly put on a mask . " What's wrong ? " Adrian had a gentle smile on his face , and he leaned down slightly , close to Rebecca's ear as he spoke . Rebecca instinctively shrank back . Chapter 193 Thankfully , with the mask and sunglasses , her slight discomfort wasn't noticeable . " It's nothing .

Someone was just smoking , and I don't like the smell . " " I see ... " Adrian nodded , holding back a laugh . She should at least come up with a better lie ; there was a huge " No Indoor Smoking " sign outside the private dining room door when they came in . The organizers , not daring to offend anyone , were arranging the seats according to the status of the important guests . Rebecca felt a little nervous . Although it was a medical seminar , in the end , this was a world run by money . What if they gave Adrian the cold shoulder ?

Just as Rebecca was secretly wondering if she should call her assistant to arrange some " special treatment , " she saw the head organizer respectfully leading Adrian toward the main Chapter 193 table . " Professor Shaw , your seat is right here ." Rebecca glanced at the table ; they were all industry leaders . He nodded slightly in thanks , then said a few more words to the organizer , the gist of which was to switch the seats so Rebecca could sit with Mr. Livingston's wife . Behind her mask , Rebecca's mouth couldn't help but fall slightly open . Wait ... had she underestimated Adrian ?

Before long , Madeleine and Roderick arrived . While Adrian was talking to someone , Rebecca told Madeleine about her recent discovery . " I told you Adrian is a real gem ! I have to poach him . Whether the Whitman group can break into the top tier of pharmaceutical companies depends on him ! " Madeleine stifled a laugh . Rebecca was so silly , still thinking he was just an ordinary professor . Chapter 193 Halfway through the business banquet , after a few rounds of drinks , the atmosphere at the table gradually warmed up .

A few of the bosses were flushed from drinking , their eyes losing focus . One of the balding bosses , emboldened by the alcohol , scanned the table before his gaze finally landed on Rebecca . " This young lady must be Professor Shaw's student , right? " Mr. Reid chuckled , picked up a glass and the liquor decanter , and swayed over to Rebecca's side . " Come on , have a drink with your uncle here , liven things up a bit . " Rebecca froze for a second and glanced down at her outfit . It really did look like something a student would wear ...

She frowned , wondering how to handle it , as Madeleine beside her also frowned , preparing to turn him down for her . Mr. Reid's eyes had initially been on Madeleine , but wary of her being Roderick's wife , he had quickly looked away and decided to target Rebecca instead . It was a common flaw in men like him , always looking for a Chapter 193 young girl to entertain them when they drank . Before Madeleine could speak , Adrian suddenly stood up . " Sorry , Mr. Reid . My girlfriend is allergic to alcohol . I'll drink this one for her .

" With that , he threw his head back and downed the Vodka , his Adam's apple bobbing as he swallowed . Mr. Reid finally realized he'd been out of line and quickly forced a smile . " Oh , so you're Professor Shaw's girlfriend . My mistake , my mistake . " Everyone at the table looked over , surprised by what Adrian had just said . Adrian didn't say anything , he just refilled his glass . " Mr. Reid , this one's for you . " Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter.

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