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Chapter 196 " Earlier , for saying you were my girlfriend without asking you first . " Hearing this , Rebecca gave an awkward laugh . " I understand . You were trying to help me out of a jam , Professor Shaw ." " Yeah . " He nodded , " Girls get objectified easily at these kinds of events . I didn't want them looking at you like that , so I took matters into my own hands . " " It's really fine . You don't need to apologize ." Rebecca's grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly , her fingertips growing warm .

The car fell silent , the only sound being the occasional mechanical voice of the GPS . Adrian leaned back in his seat with his eyes closed , resting . The alcohol made his breathing a little heavier than usual . The light and shadows from the streetlights flickered across his Chapter 196 chiseled profile through the window . While waiting at a red light , Rebecca couldn't resist stealing a glance at him from the corner of her eye . He had long eyelashes , a high - bridged nose , and a sharp , clean jawline .

His shirt collar was slightly open , his Adam's apple moving gently with his breathing . He really was handsome . Rebecca looked away , making her silent assessment . On the drive , Rebecca wanted to speak up several times , but she didn't want to disturb Adrian's rest . She was torn . They were now only a five - minute drive from the destination . " Professor Shaw . " Adrian slowly opened his eyes , which still held a hint of drunkenness . " What is it ? Are we there yet ? " " Almost there . " Chapter 196 Adrian nodded , pressing his brow . " You should take the car back .

It's late , and hailing a cab isn't safe . " " Okay . " Four minutes left . Rebecca took a deep breath and finally spoke up : " Professor Shaw , I've actually always wanted to ask ... why did you choose to do research at a university ? " Adrian turned to her , a hint of confusion in his expression . " Is there something wrong with doing research at the university? " " That's not what I meant ... It's just , for a top - tier talent like you , wouldn't you earn more if you chose to partner with a company ? " Adrian thought for a moment , then chuckled . " More than just higher .

It'd be a fortune compared to what I make now . " " Yeah , I've heard that several companies in the industry are offering you huge salaries . " Adrian turned his head with a faint smile . "Like the Whitman Chapter 196 group , for instance ? " His sudden words startled Rebecca , and her hands slipped on the steering wheel , causing the car to swerve . She tried hard to calm herself down , keeping her eyes on the road ahead . " The Whitman group ... is a pretty good pharmaceutical R & D company , and it has some well - resourced research labs .

" Rebecca praised her own company without batting an eye. She wasn't wrong . Although the Whitman group wasn't a market leader , it had always been generous with its R & D investments . " Yes , the projects the Whitman group has been working on are quite good . I've seen them , and they have a lot of potential in the biopharmaceutical industry . " Rebecca felt a surge of excitement , and her palms started to sweat on the steering wheel . " So , has Professor Shaw ever considered joining ? A powerful partnership could create some new sparks .

" Chapter 196 Hearing this , Adrian let out a soft chuckle . " Rebecca ... " he began slowly , " I've considered what you've said , of course . I just feel like I'm still missing a compelling reason to convince me . " " What reason ? " Rebecca's heart began to race . If she just knew the reason , she could tailor her approach and convince Adrian . He was silent for a moment , then opened the car window . The night wind rushed in , cool and sobering . " Professor Shaw ...

" " Rebecca , I'm drunk ." Adrian closed his eyes and said no more , effectively cutting off whatever Rebecca was about to say . She was very disappointed , and it showed plainly in her eyes . But looking at his increasingly flushed face , Rebecca's feelings became complicated . Chapter 196 What was she doing ? He drank so much and felt so sick all for her . But all she could think about was the company , about profits ... Rebecca , oh Rebecca , sometimes you really are heartless .

Sighing softly , Rebecca turned on the hazard lights and drove into the underground garage of Adrian's apartment building . " We're here . " Adrian's eyes were faintly bloodshot . He spoke in a hoarse voice , " Thanks . " Rebecca hesitated for a moment , then unbuckled her seatbelt . " I'll walk you up . " Adrian and Rebecca looked at each other across the car . " Can I ask you a question ? " Adrian's question caught her completely off guard . All Rebecca could do was nod . " You've been sticking around me all this time . What's your Chapter 196 goal ? " " My goal ... I ...

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