Chapter 495
Anna Ross glanced around the room.
She felt like someone was missing.
Lucas Evans hurried over to find her.
She quickly pushed the thought from her mind.
Upstairs.
Grandpa sat upright on the sofa.
His gaze shifted between the two people opposite him.
"Adrian."
He spoke in a low voice.
"Chloe is your fiancée."
"You should spend more time nurturing your relationship with her."
Adrian Sinclair toyed with the ring on his finger.
He nodded casually.
"I understand, Grandpa."
The old man's expression darkened.
His wrinkled hand slapped heavily on the sofa.
"I've given you so much time."
"Your performance has been very disappointing."
Adrian finally lifted his eyes.
Chloe Valentine glanced at him subtly.
The corners of her eyes were slightly red.
But secretly, she felt pleased.
Grandpa sighed.
"I will arrange a meeting with Chloe's parents."
"We'll finalize your engagement as soon as possible."
"This will help you settle down."
"Grandpa."
Adrian's expression remained unchanged.
"I've said it before."
"I want to focus on stabilizing my career first."
Chloe's delicate face instantly paled.
Her fingers tightened abruptly.
Her red crystal nail snapped with a sharp sound.
The same excuse again.
Every time marriage was mentioned.
He used the same reason to evade.
Before, she could tolerate it.
Now, she didn't want to wait any longer.
She would never allow anyone to take him away.
Especially that woman who was inferior to her in every way.
Chloe suppressed her displeasure.
She revealed a sweet smile.
"Adrian."
"Let's get engaged first."
"It won't affect your work."
"I can even help you."
He had just gained a foothold.
With the Valentine family's support.
His career would surely reach new heights.
Grandpa nodded with satisfaction.
He had chosen the right granddaughter-in-law.
Adrian frowned slightly.
His dark eyes fixed on her.
"We will get married eventually."
"Chloe, why rush now?"
Chloe's heartbeat quickened.
Captivated by his deep gaze.
She momentarily forgot what to say.
Adrian's lips curved slightly.
He stood up and left.
His movements were clean and decisive.
Grandpa shook his head and sighed.
His grandson was perfect in every way.
Except he was too shrewd.
......
Downstairs.
Anna accidentally bumped into the corner of a table.
The skin on her calf was scraped.
Lucas found a Band-Aid.
He carefully knelt down and applied it for her.
This scene was caught by the man descending the stairs.
His gaze turned sharp.
He was about to step forward.
But was pulled back by Chloe, who had rushed over.
Adrian withdrew his gaze expressionlessly.
Chloe tightly held his hand.
Fortunately, Grandpa had reminded her.
She hadn't forgotten the important matter.
She glanced downward.
Gently biting her lip.
"Adrian."
"I have something to tell you."
Anna happened to look up at that moment.
Chloe had an idea.
She leaned forward.
Resting her face against the man's shoulder.
From downstairs.
They appeared to be intimately embracing.
Anna's heart trembled.
Without regard for Lucas still being there.
She turned and quickly walked away.
Lucas put down the items and chased after her.
He looked back.
But found nothing.
Yet her reaction just now.
Clearly indicated she had seen something.
Adrian pushed the person in his arms away.
His tone was indifferent.
"Say what you have to say."
"There's no need for this."