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He picked up his overcoat , preparing to drape it over Rebecca . " You don't have to ... " Adrian's movement was firm , leaving no room for refusal . As the coat covered her , a wave of warmth washed over her . Even for someone as strong as Rebecca , being cared for so attentively at this moment made her nose tingle a little . The two of them just sat there in silence , neither saying another word . It seemed Adrian had really come just to take care of her . Rebecca's mind was getting more and more confused . Was Adrian's reason for doing this simply that he wanted her ?

But a talented and handsome young man like him wouldn't lack for excellent , beautiful women . Did he like her ? Rebecca didn't have the confidence to believe someone could Chapter 228 fall for her in such a short time , especially while she was pretending to be someone else . She couldn't quite figure Adrian out . " Professor Shaw . " Just as the IV was about to finish , Rebecca finally spoke . She didn't turn to look at Adrian , just said softly , " With the recent policy changes , several of our pharmaceutical companies are competing for the R & D agency rights for a new drug .

I heard that Lingri Pharmaceuticals has been in contact with you . Is that true ? " When he heard Rebecca speak , Adrian's eyes clearly lit up for a moment . But after hearing what she said , he almost laughed out of exasperation . He had held it in all night , and it was still about work . He didn't answer directly . " In what capacity are you asking this question , Rebecca ? As the future head of the Whitman group ? Chapter 228 " Or ... " He turned his head , forcing Rebecca to meet his eyes . " Some other capacity?

" Her heart skipped a beat , and Rebecca instinctively tried to look away, but Adrian raised his hand , cupping her face and keeping her from looking away . Adrian's palm was hot , almost scorching . For a moment , the pulse in his palm synced with Rebecca's racing heart . She froze , unable to speak for a long moment . " Hmm ? " Adrian leaned in closer , his voice bewitching , " Rebecca , why aren't you answering my question again ? " Her heart started beating faster . Rebecca was choosing her words and had just uttered a syllable when the nurse came over .

" Why didn't you say anything when it was done ? Chapter 228 The blood is backing up . " Adrian looked down , immediately frowned , and jerked his hand back . The nurse removed the needle for Rebecca , reminding her to take her medicine and stick to a bland diet . Rebecca listened distractedly , her mind still circling around Adrian's earlier question . She hadn't noticed the blood backing up , so after removing the needle , the nurse had Adrian help apply pressure , still grumbling . " What kind of boyfriend are you ?

Letting your girlfriend come to the ER alone is one thing , but you didn't even notice the blood backing up . " " Press it firmly . Don't let the injection site keep bleeding . " Adrian didn't argue , just listened silently and nodded . When the two of them walked out of the ER together , a cold wind blew , and Rebecca realized their position was no different from holding hands . Chapter 228 Adrian held her hand , his thumb pressing carefully on the back of her hand where the needle had been . " How did you get here ? " " Took a cab . " " I'll take you home then .

" It wasn't a question , but a statement that allowed no refusal . Rebecca gave a tiny nod , so small it was barely noticeable , but it didn't matter . She couldn't refuse him . After walking for a bit , Rebecca spoke up : " The wound should have stopped bleeding by now ." " Mhm . " Adrian grunted in agreement , but showed no intention of letting go of her hand . Rebecca bit her lip , thinking he hadn't understood her hidden meaning . " I mean , you don't have to keep pressing it . " Chapter 228 " Is that so ? " Adrian's voice was still quiet .

He did stop pressing on the wound with his thumb , but after releasing the pressure , he tightened his loose grip . Their fingers were now intertwined . Intertwined ! Rebecca's mind went blank , as if a string had snapped . She couldn't even remember how she followed Adrian to his car . Adrian opened the passenger door , helped her with her seatbelt , and then got back into the driver's seat . The heating was on high , and Rebecca's body quickly warmed up . The silence was terrifying . Adrian started the car , but didn't seem to plan on driving off . " Aren't ... we leaving ?

" Adrian pursed his lips and said quietly , " I don't know where you Chapter 228 live . " Rebecca let out a small " ah " and leaned forward to enter her address into the car's navigation system . The navigation system was a bit complicated , so Adrian leaned over to help , their faces almost touching . Their breaths mingled . The temperature inside the car seemed to rise ... Did someone accidentally hit the heat button ? 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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