Even Aubrie felt that Adrian was the reason Aleigha had made a series of smart moves.
Thinking of what was gonna happen, Aubrie suddenly felt better. The embarrassment on her face was gone.
"Adrian, I'll talk to you later." Aubrie dodged Darien's hand and turned around to hold his arm.
She was telling Adrian that she was not Darien's girlfriend.
Darien was slightly startled. Then, he smiled and said, "She's shy." He touched Aubrie's nose, looking like a sweet boyfriend.
Aleigha smiled faintly and looked at them without saying anything. She was more sure this party was a trap.
She just didn't know who was behind this. Maybe it was more than one person.
She sat next to Adrian and said in a low voice, "I saw a lot of people."
"Well, everyone has a plan. They're either here for fun or for profit."
Adrian shook the vodka in his hand.
A moderate dose of hard liquor would clear his
head.
Aleigha looked around from time to time. A vague but familiar figure flashed by.
It was soon lost in the crowd.
She didn't think she was mistaken. She was sure that guy was Dominic.
"How many of your men are out there?"
Adrian looked at her in confusion. He didn't know why she asked that. "Five, I guess.
"If you want, more people will be here in ten minutes. What's wrong?"
Aleigha curled her lips and sneered like a fox. "Lend these five people to me."
Adrian nodded. He basically knew what she was up to. She wanted to get the jump on them.
Aleigha secretly ran to the back garden.
Adrian's five subordinates were already waiting for her. Aleigha briefly told them what to do before returning to the banquet hall.
When she was absent, several young girls walked to Adrian, chatting and laughing.
They looked as if they wanted to eat Adrian with a spoon.
Seeing Aleigha coming back, a lady said, "Who is this lady to Mr. Xiao?
"She looks very ordinary."
Adrian looked displeased, but didn't stop her.
"I am ordinary, and I don't have a powerful family. So what? I'm lucky."
"Mr. Xiao likes me and that's enough."
"Am I right, Adrian?"
After that, Aleigha shivered all over. It was the first time she had ever spoken in such an affected manner.
Adrian looked at her as if he were looking at a monster.
These young ladies looked at each other and didn't know what to say.
Then, they left unhappily.
"Aleigha, stop talking like that. I like you just the way you are."
Adrian hated it when she didn't act like herself.
"Adrian, are you angry?" Aleigha continued to speak in that tone of voice, getting goose bumps all over.
She fell into his arms and said, "I've already talked to your men. If anything happens later, follow my lead."
Adrian let out a cold snort. He knew it! He hugged her to his lap and drew a lot of attention.
Aleigha's face flushed red. So many people were looking at them! Was he crazy?
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