Chapter 354
Vivian picked up the cup from the table and finished the remaining contents. Then, in front of Adrian, she poured another full glass.
Holding it in her hand, she gently swayed it.
“Consider it a matter of giving me a little dignity for saving your life once. Let’s part on good terms, shall we p>
Adrian’s thin lips almost formed a straight line, his gaze cold. Finally, he sat down in front of her.
“Accompanying you for a drink is considered parting on good terms? Isn’t the double share I gave you enough for that p>
A bitter smile appeared on Vivian’s face.
“I knew you would think so, but Adrian, my feelings for you are real. Even if today you weren’t Mr. Blackwood, just an ordinary person, I would still like you. Do you know why I asked for that 5% of shares? It’s simply because you are someone who is only at peace when owing others. If I didn’t make any demands, you would never see that I genuinely wanted to cut ties with you. This way is better now. I have taken shares of your company, and from now on, you won’t feel indebted to me anymore, right p>
After speaking, Vivian raised her glass.
“I wish you happiness p>
Her hand was raised in mid-air, but she received no response.
Vivian’s arm grew tired from holding it up, but she refused to give up.
Finally, just when she thought tonight would be a failure, Adrian took up his glass and carelessly clinked it against hers, then took a few sips.
“Is this dignified enough p>
He placed the glass back on the table, making a slight clinking sound.
As Vivian’s heart pounded, she gripped the glass tighter.
Did he drink it?
She had finally succeeded!
Although Adrian had only taken a few sips, she had prepared for this and made sure he wouldn’t drink too much or only take a sip to pretend. The amount of that substance was sufficient. And he had more than just a sip.
Next, she only needed to stay here for enough time. With this in mind, Vivian finished the remaining drink in her cup, the chilliness of the liquor giving her a cold sensation as she swallowed it. The effects should kick in after approximately twenty minutes. After they take effect, she can’t just be with him once; she needs to do it multiple times to ensure that she can get pregnant. Vivian took a deep breath and got up, saying to Adrian, “I’m going to the restroom.” Adrian frowned as he watched her enter the restroom. Not sure if it was just his imagination, he felt that something was off about Vivian today.
Perhaps it was due to such a drastic change that made him feel that things weren’t that simple. However, the five percent ownership she mentioned helped alleviate some of his worries. Adrian didn’t think much about it anymore; he just sent a message urging the lawyer to act quickly and called Jacob to come over immediately.
Even though things hadn’t developed between him and Eva, he wasn’t certain if he could get back together with her. But since he had the intention to pursue her again, he couldn’t keep spending time alone with other girls. After making the phone call, Adrian went outside and stood alone by the door. The cold wind blew, dispelling some restlessness that had been building up. It would take Jacob another ten minutes or so to arrive, and Adrian planned to wait for a while at the entrance.
Not knowing how long he stood there, he heard faint footsteps behind him, followed by Vivian’s voice. “Adrian, what are you doing here?” Vivian’s voice carried a slight tremor, and there was a hint of panic in her gaze, which gradually disappeared after seeing him.
She had been scared when she came out and couldn’t find Adrian. It took her a while to locate him, and she thought he might have gone out to find someone else. Of course, what worried her the most was him going to find Eva. She wouldn’t let that happen.
Approaching, Vivian spoke softly, “It’s cold outside, and you’re not dressed warmly. Let’s go inside.” As Vivian got closer to him, Adrian instinctively took two steps back to maintain a distance.
His thick eyebrows furrowed slightly. Whether it was because Vivian had been bothering him or because Jacob hadn’t shown up after a long time, he felt extremely annoyed, and even his body radiated a restless heat. As the wind blew, Adrian surprisingly found some comfort amidst the cold. This eerie feeling made him alert.
Looking at Vivian, whose eyes showed a bit of panic, and recalling the glass of liquor he had just consumed, Adrian didn’t want to doubt the person in front of him if he had the choice. After all, she was the one who risked her life to save him. But the restlessness in his body reminded him that something was off tonight. Coming over without reason, demanding ownership, wanting to drink alcohol – whatever she said, he agreed to it all. With these thoughts in mind, Adrian strode quickly towards the outside.
Vivian was startled and hurriedly caught up with him. “Adrian, what are you doing p>
“What’s wrong?” Adrian’s footsteps stopped abruptly, his eyes fixed on her with a deep gaze. “What do you think p>
Under his penetrating gaze that seemed to see through her, Vivian felt a sense of being exposed. She averted her eyes guiltily. “I… I don’t know what you’re talking about p>
However, Adrian sneered and turned away without a word. Vivian, seeing this, hurriedly tried to follow him, but Adrian’s pace was too fast for her to catch up. In no time, she had completely lost sight of him.
Not only did she lose sight of him, Vivian also had no idea where she had walked to. Clutching her coat, she walked nervously forward.
It wasn’t because she was cold, but because of the effects of the drink she had just consumed. When she had left earlier, she hadn’t seen Adrian, so she had finished his leftover drink.
Since they were going to be together anyway, she might as well have had some. But now, Adrian was nowhere to be found.
Vivian pulled out her phone and, with trembling hands, dialed her mother’s number.
Meanwhile, after tucking Ruby in and making sure Dylan was also well covered, Eva turned off the main light in the room, leaving only a small nightlight on. She closed the door behind her and left.
With both children fast asleep, the room was unusually quiet. Eva didn’t feel sleepy at the moment, so she opened the agreement that Adrian had given her earlier when he came to pick her up.
She hadn’t had a chance to read it in the car during the day, so she could only read it now. She carefully went through the contents of the agreement, which were the same as those she had sent to Adrian, with no changes. When she reached the end, she saw Adrian’s signature.
All she needed to do was sign her name, and both agreements would take effect.
Thinking for a moment, Eva put down the agreement and went to her study to fetch her pen. Just as she was about to sign her name, the doorbell rang.
Eva paused, looking up towards the door. Who would come at such a late hour?