Chapter 28: Beneath The Surface
Adrien’s POV
No. Again, no.
She stepped out in another red dress—too short. I didn’t even bother to look up from my phone this time. My patience was getting thin at the edges.
Why the hell was this taking so long?
It should’ve been simple. Pick a dress, make her look presentable and show up at the damn dinner. End of story.
But nothing was simple when it came to her.
And the worst part?
Each time she walked out in something new, it got harder to breathe. The way the silk hugged her hips, the glimpse of skin that peeked through a slit and the curve of her collarbone when she tilted her head—it was like she was intentionally torturing me. Every single dress tested my self-control.
God, her body was dangerous.
I ran a hand through my hair, trying to focus. I couldn’t let this get to me. This was her plan. Her plan. Look pretty. Play the helpless act and get inside my head. Seduce the boss. Manipulate his wallet. Then cry when she gets caught.
Not this time.