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" What is there to apologize for ? " Rebecca looked up , her brow furrowed , " What they said was really nasty . " Adrian pondered for a few seconds , then leaned down slightly to bring his gaze level with Rebecca's , looking seriously into her eyes . " They're gossiping because we've broken some kind of convention they understand . In their eyes , a powerful female entrepreneur should be with an equally prominent partner in a strategic marriage , or a househusband willing to stay in the background . And I happen to be neither . " He looked down , holding Rebecca's hands with both of his .

" So they'll be confused , they'll speculate , and they'll use their limited imaginations to label our relationship in all sorts of ways ." As Adrian spoke , he suddenly chuckled . " But what does that have to do with us ? " Chapter 310 He gently squeezed her fingers , the corners of his mouth curving into a gentle smile . " I know why I'm standing here - it's because of you . You know why you brought me here - it's because of me . We both know each other's value , and that's what's most important . The noise from others , just filter it out .

" Rebecca looked at him , meeting the unwavering certainty in his eyes, and the restlessness and guilt in her heart slowly subsided . In its place was a more solid warmth . That's right , why should she care so much about what other people think ? Rebecca stared at Adrian for a moment , then suddenly tilted her head . " Professor Shaw , there's a kind of magic in the way you speak . " " Hmm ? " Adrian was caught off guard by her sudden change of topic and didn't understand what she meant for a moment . Chapter 310 Rebecca pulled her hand away and wrapped her arm around Adrian's .

" I think you'd be a great teacher . If you were my teacher , I'm sure I'd do better on my exams because ... I can understand everything you say . " It wasn't a confession of love , but those words were sweeter than any declaration of love . Staring at her slightly upturned face , Adrian saw his own reflection in her eyes . The calm and restraint he always relied on suddenly failed him in that moment . In the distance was the noisy chatter of guests . Before him was his entire world .

The world around them seemed to fall silent for a moment as Adrian lowered his head , his warm lips precisely covering hers . An unexpected , yet tender and lingering kiss . It instantly made Rebecca's heart flutter , and her body softened . Chapter 310 Adrian was too tall . She had worn low - heeled shoes for socializing today , so now , to find a comfortable angle , she had to stand on her tiptoes as much as she could . Suddenly , someone approached . " Miss Whitman ... oh , I'm so sorry ! " Rebecca quickly pulled back , her cheeks flushing a visible shade of red .

Turning her head , she saw it was a waiter and could only awkwardly call out to him . " What is it ? " The waiter's face turned red too , and he glanced curiously at the man beside her , who looked as calm as if nothing had happened . " This ... someone just dropped this off and said it had to be given to Miss Whitman . " Rebecca took it . It was a cardboard box , and she couldn't tell what was inside . " Who brought this over ? " Chapter 310 " I don't know . The security guard at the entrance took it . The person didn't have an invitation , so they couldn't come in .

" Rebecca nodded , " Okay , thank you . " " You're welcome . " After the waiter left , Rebecca turned and placed the cardboard box on the table behind her . She untied the ribbon on top . The moment she opened the box , a faint , musty smell , characteristic of old paper , mixed with a barely - there hint of mildew , wafted out . There was nothing horrifying in the box , just a slightly worn hardcover notebook and a bundle of letters carefully tied with a ribbon . On the envelope , five words were written in a scrawled , forceful script . For Rebecca's eyes only .

Like a sudden clap of thunder , it shattered Rebecca's memories , Leo's handwriting . Chapter 310 So , the person who just delivered this ... was his sister ? Rebecca practically held her breath , her fingertips trembling almost imperceptibly . Beside her , Adrian took in the change in her expression . He didn't look to see what was in the box , but walked over worriedly and placed a hand on her shoulder . " What's wrong ? " " It's nothing . " Rebecca took a deep breath and closed the lid . She didn't want to open these in front of Adrian .

" Adrian , I want to find a place to rest for a bit . " Adrian thought for a moment and said , " I'll go ask if there's a lounge here . I can take you there , okay ? " " Mhm . " Rebecca nodded . Seeing Adrian about to leave , she suddenly grabbed his arm . Chapter 310 again . " What is it ? " Chapter 311 Chapter 311 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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