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A chatter of voices came from outside , and Madeleine could see the main entrance from her seat . She glanced over , and her gaze froze . " Whoa , speak of the devil . " " Hm ? " ။ Rebecca was confused . She turned to look , and her gaze froze as well . Adrian was wearing a plain , short - sleeved shirt with a black jacket over it . He wasn't wearing his glasses , giving him a different vibe from his usual gentle self . Rebecca instantly recognized the people with him as students from the lab .

As they walked in , they were thanking him , saying Professor Shaw was treating them to a meal again . Chapter 215 Until they saw Adrian and Rebecca's eyes meet . Someone gasped . " Hey , Eleanor , did Professor Shaw invite you too ? " Rebecca was completely embarrassed , her mouth slightly open , unsure of what to say . She looked away from Adrian and gave a dry laugh to the girl who had spoken . " No , I'm just here having dinner with a friend . " " What a coincidence . If Professor Shaw hadn't just spotted you , I almost wouldn't have recognized you .

" " Yeah , Eleanor , your style has changed so much . You always dress so cute , I thought you were a sweet girl in your personal life . " Rebecca felt even more awkward . Before , she had been cultivating a damsel in distress persona , dressing plainly and gently . That had ... nothing to do with her real self . Chapter 215 She was born with a sharp and exquisite face , and her dark clothes made her features stand out even more . Her porcelain skin was faintly visible at the collar of her black shirt , highlighting the elegant lines of her long neck .

Her once - smooth black hair was now casually styled with a fluffy texture , a few unruly strands falling across her forehead , making her look like an unsheathed saber . A beauty so captivating you couldn't look away , yet with a sharp edge of danger , completely different from the " Eleanor " they remembered . Madeleine , sitting across from her , was very busy . One moment she was looking at Rebecca , the next she was staring at Adrian , studying his micro - expressions . Looking back and forth between them , Madeleine's neck was starting to hurt .

Just then , the owner came out from the back . " Professor Shaw , you're here so soon ! I was just about to call you ... " " Yes . Are there any tables , owner ? " Chapter 215 Adrian looked away and cut the owner off just in time . It seemed he had no intention of talking to Rebecca . The owner was about to say yes , but then he remembered something and gave an awkward smile . " There are a lot of you , so you'd need a private dining room , but it was booked yesterday . " As he spoke , he glanced over at Rebecca's table , where there was another four - pèrson table nearby .

" Oh , but the only table left in the main dining area is for four , and there are six of you . " This was exactly what Adrian was waiting for . He walked straight up to Rebecca . As he approached , Rebecca felt the air around her seem to freeze for a moment . Adrian stood before her table , his tall figure casting a shadow , the faint , cool scent of cedar wafting over . He lowered his gaze slightly , his eyes lingering on her face for a second before he spoke in a low , soft voice : Chapter 215 " Do you mind if we share the table ?

" Rebecca's fingertips unconsciously traced the side of her glass , her throat inexplicably tightening . Before she could answer , Madeleine , sitting next to her , was already smiling as she scooted over , saying enthusiastically : " Not at all , not at all ! Professor Shaw , please sit . The table is big enough anyway ! " Rebecca : " ... She silently shot Madeleine a look , who winked back at her with an expression that said, " This is all I can do for you , sis . " Adrian didn't seem to notice their little exchange .

He just nodded slightly and said to the students behind him , " Have a seat . " The students exchanged glances and came over , grinning. One of the girls discreetly sized up Rebecca and whispered , " So Eleanor is this cool in private . She didn't even respond when Professor Shaw spoke to her ." Rebecca's scalp tingled with embarrassment ; she wished she Chapter 215 could just disappear on the spot . She used to maintain her persona by wearing light - colored dresses every day , speaking softly , and even smiling with her lips pressed together , afraid of blowing her cover . But now ...

The cuffs of her black shirt were casually rolled to her elbows , revealing a pale wrist with a delicate silver chain . Her long legs were crossed , the tip of her boot tapping the ground unconsciously , giving her a casual yet sharp aura . A completely different person from " Eleanor . " Adrian sat down beside her , his long fingers flipping open the menu , his expression calm , as if he hadn't noticed her discomfort at all . 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.