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Chapter 218 Adrian's fingers slowly tightened with a force that couldn't be resisted . His eyes , usually as gentle as water , now looked like a bottle of ink had been spilled in them , swirling with darkness . Rebecca had been alive for over twenty years ; she wasn't some naive young girl . With just one look , she could tell what was in Adrian's desire- filled eyes . And that almost blunt thing he said ... She gritted her teeth and yanked her arm back with all her might . " I thought Professor Shaw was above worldly desires , with only academics on his mind . " Adrian let out a soft laugh .

" Disappointed to find out I'm just an ordinary man ? " Chapter 218 Rebecca pressed her lips together and said nothing . Adrian hid the look in his eyes and said indifferently , " Rebecca , all men are the same . " " No , they're not ." Rebecca's reply was firm , Leo's image echoing in her mind . He's different . In that brief moment she was distracted , Adrian instantly read the thought in her eyes . She had denied what he just said . Did that mean there was a different ... man in her heart ? The corners of Adrian's eyes turned a little red , and he uncontrollably clenched his fists .

Rebecca didn't look at Adrian again , her tone flat . " I have something to do , so I'll be going . Thanks for bringing me the keys , Professor Shaw . " With that , Rebecca turned and left without a hint of hesitation . Just like her usual style . Chapter 218 Never one to drag things out . Always decisive and efficient . Back at the car , Madeleine leaned halfway out the window and asked , " Rebecca , what took you so long ? " " It's nothing . I just exchanged a few words with them . " Rebecca looked perfectly calm , as if nothing had happened at all .

Even if Madeleine noticed something was wrong , she didn't press the issue . She knew Rebecca . When she couldn't hold it in anymore , she would talk . Since she wasn't willing to talk , she must still be thinking it over . It was better to give her some time to think . The next day was the bid meeting . Chapter 218 The bid meeting started at ten , but at nine - twenty , Madeleine and Roderick were still at home , eating fruit and watching TV . Rebecca called , her voice a furious shout . " Do you know what time it is ? Where are you two ?! !

" Madeleine was sitting on the sofa with her legs propped on Roderick's lap . He was watching TV while massaging her calves . Madeleine exercised a lot but usually didn't have much time to stretch her muscles . Every night , as she was drifting off to sleep , Roderick would give them a massage . Madeleine was really enjoying it right now . She had to admit , Roderick was pretty good at this . If the company ever went under, he could always learn a trade . " Don't worry , Rebecca , we're on our way . " " Bullshit ! I can hear the music from your bubblegum romance series !

" Rebecca put her hand to her forehead . Chapter 218 She had no idea why Madeleine loved watching those kinds of shows . She'd watched quite a few with her during the days she stayed at Madeleine's place , and now she could recognize it just by the sound . Caught in her lie , Madeleine gave an embarrassed grin . " You're so smart , Rebecca ~ We haven't left yet . We'll head out as soon as this episode is over . " " What ? Are you two crazy ? It starts at ten , and you're not coming ? " " Come on , why go so early ? We can get in even after it starts .

" Rebecca pinched the bridge of her nose . " You two are really confident . Aren't you worried Edward won't fall into the trap you've set ? " " Impossible . " That was Roderick . He took the phone from Madeleine's hand . " Edward signed the contract with the bank yesterday . " " He signed another one ? Chapter 218 Just how much more did he commit ! " Madeleine was eating grapes and popped one into Roderick's mouth .

He bit into it , the sweet juice bursting in his mouth , and said calmly , " For the next two years , Edward's cash flow is going to be tight ." When a company ties up its capital in a long - term project , the quiet years that follow are when it's most vulnerable . Want to go after Edward ? There will be plenty of opportunities . Rebecca gasped . " Is he insane ? " " He's not insane . He's just too desperate to beat me . " Madeleine giggled and raised her voice to add into the phone , " So , Rebecca , at today's bid , all we have to do is sit in the back and enjoy the show .

" " You two are really something else ... " Chapter 218 " What ? " " Two peas in a pod . " The call ended . Madeleine spat out a grape seed and suddenly asked , " So between us , who's the turtle and who's the green bean ? " Roderick raised an eyebrow . " If I'm the turtle , then you're kissing a turtle . If you're the turtle ... hmm , I won't deny it . " 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.