Chapter 64 He Stayed Sober the Whole Time
With an emphatic "Yes, Sir!" Jason sprang to his feet, his large hand cutting through the air. The private room, once filled with noise, fell into a hush.
Melody, arriving somewhat tardily, lingered near the entrance, her gaze falling on Natalie who stood beside Adrian. The day's upheaval, it seemed, had been instigated by a mere waiter.Melody's eyebrow arched in curiosity as she studied Natalie. There was something about the girl that struck her as extraordinary. It was an allure that radiated from her, akin to the beauty of a rose - passionate yet tranquil. Her eyes were especially striking, clear and untainted, as if untouched by the world's corruption.Women of such allure often commanded the attention of men. Natalie was a beauty, yet seemed blissfully unaware of her own charm....As the clock struck ten, Colby arranged for a designated driver. Jamie, meanwhile, awaited his own driver, his gaze briefly resting on Natalie before shifting away.Natalie averted her eyes. The room had returned to its previous state after Desmond's departure. She had intended to leave, but Adrian had insisted she stay. She felt oddly invisible in the room.After five minutes, Jamie rose to his feet. "The driver is here, I'll be off," he announced.Before leaving, Jamie cast a final glance at Natalie, a look that did not escape Adrian's notice.With a sneer, Adrian commanded, "Pour the wine!"Natalie complied, filling a glass and offering it to Adrian. As he accepted the glass, his fingers brushed against hers.Her long, thick eyelashes fluttered, akin to feathers in the breeze. She attempted to withdraw her hand, but in doing so, a few droplets of champagne splashed onto his shirt."I'm sorry!" Natalie hastily produced a tissue, dabbing at the stain. In the midst of her apology, Adrian's grip tightened around her finger, causing the wine glass to tumble onto the carpet.He spun around, pushing Natalie onto the sofa, and planted a fervent kiss on her lips.Natality was taken aback.Adrian forcefully parted her lips with his.Colby watched in stunned silence. Was he truly witnessing this?Adrian, who typically maintained a distance from women, had suddenly become so assertive. What was happening?In his alcohol-induced haze, Colby's rationality warned him that if he didn't leave now, Adrian would certainly not be forgiving the next day. Rising to his feet, Colby announced, "Adrian, the designated driver's here, I'll be off."With that, he made a swift exit, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.The private room was filled with palpable desire. Adrian, seemingly under the influence of alcohol, appeared to have lost control of his rationality.Or perhaps, he had remained sober the entire time."Adrian, let go of me," Natalie protested, biting down hard on his lip. The metallic taste of blood filled the space between their mouths. She stared into Adrian's blue eyes, a sense of shock washing over her. Natalie seized the opportunity to catch her breath, stepping back to put some distance between them.Adrian wiped his lips, his gaze never leaving Natalie. "Playing cat and mouse games too much, you will lose more than you gain. I don't have much patience for overly arrogant women." His fingertip traced a slow path down Natalie's cheek, his touch icy and sending shivers down her spine. "You're right, I am interested in you. Clever women know how to use a man's interest to gain a lot, but you must be careful as cleverness may overreach itself."Natalie knew that he harbored deep misunderstandings about her. These combined misconceptions made it impossible for Natalie to clarify.
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