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Chapter 322 " Come in . " As if she had been waiting for those exact words , Rosalind smiled , nodded , and walked into the house . Rebecca asked tentatively , " Are you Adrian's colleague ? " Or a student ? " He's never mentioned you before . " Rosalind turned back . " Never mentioned me ? " Oh , that makes sense . After all , Adrian never even told you his real identity , did he , Rebecca ? " Rebecca's heart sank , as if she'd been hit by something out of nowhere . Real identity ? The words echoed , buzzing in her mind .

Chapter 322 She looked at the woman in front of her , who called herself Rosalind ; the perfectly crafted smile on her face now seemed particularly jarring , carrying a sense of smug superiority , as if she knew everything . The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds . Rebecca didn't answer right away . She just watched Rosalind quietly , trying to find more information , or any crack in her composure , on that delicate face . But Rosalind just calmly met her gaze , the hint of contempt in her eyes no longer hidden , mixed with a look of something close to pity .

" What do you mean by that , Rosalind ? " Rebecca heard her own voice , surprisingly calm , even a little cold . " I don't quite understand . " Rosalind let out a soft laugh , a pleasant sound , but it was like ice beads hitting the ground . She took an elegant half - step across the living room , her gaze sweeping over the simple yet cozy decor, a flicker of indescribable complexity in her eyes . Chapter 322 " It means the Adrian you know might not be the whole person . " Rosalind turned and faced Rebecca again .

" His identity as Professor Shaw is real , of course , but it's just the side he chose to show you . He didn't tell you his father is Bradford Shaw , did he ? And he didn't tell you that for a family like his , nothing personal , including marriage , can ever be just a personal matter . " Bradford ? Rebecca's breath caught in her throat . That name often appeared in the local news . He was a high- ranking official with a very positive public image . She had never connected Adrian with that name . He was gentle , refined , and devoted to his academic work .

He lived in this university - provided apartment , his life so simple it was almost low - key . There wasn't a trace of the usual air of a scion of a political family about him . However , Rosalind's tone , her expression , that certainty and Chapter 322 insider knowledge , didn't seem to come from nowhere . This kind of family background did indeed better explain the hints of " having no choice " and " real identity " in her words . " You seem to be particularly interested in other people's family matters , Rosalind .

" Rebecca suppressed the storm raging inside her , trying her best not to let her emotions show on her face . She couldn't lose her composure in front of a sudden stranger , especially one who clearly meant her no good . " Interested ? " Rosalind caught the word , the curve of her lips taking on a meaningful arch . " Rebecca , some circles are very small , and some relationships are deeply intertwined . Adrian and I grew up together in the same exclusive government compound . Our fathers have been colleagues and good friends for years .

Some paths are planned and expected long in advance , and they don't allow for unplanned ... deviations . " She paused , her gaze landing on Rebecca with physical weight . Chapter 322 It wasn't the look you give a person , but more like you're appraising an out - of - place piece of furniture . " I didn't come here with any ill intent . I just thought there were some things you should probably know . It seems ... he's really built himself a very comfortable ' safe harbor ' here . " The implication in her words was barely concealed .

Was she asserting some kind of privilege , or reminding Rebecca that her relationship was as fragile as a sandcastle ? Rebecca felt a chill run through her , but she straightened her spine even more . She was about to speak when the faint sound of the elevator came , followed by familiar footsteps in the hallway . Rosalind obviously heard it too , her expression subtly changing in an instant . The sharp scrutiny and contempt quickly disappeared , replaced by a proper , even gentle smile , but her look toward Rebecca now held a faint , almost imperceptible provocation .

A key turned in the lock . " Rebecca , I'm home . The elevator was right on B1 , so it didn't Chapter 322 take long ... " Adrian pushed the door open , his voice trailing off as he saw the other person in the living room . The relaxed smile on his face froze instantly . His brow furrowed instinctively , his eyes filled with unconcealed surprise and a fleeting , extremely rare flash of severity . " Rosalind ? " Adrian's voice was low , laced with a cold , hard inquiry . " How did you find this place ?

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