Chapter 211 A Strange Invitation
Being dragged into a family’s dark secrets and power struggles all of a sudden, it felt suffocating.
The next morning, Adriana’s alarm rang.
She got up, washed up, ate, and got ready for school.
Curtis had already left the hou
She felt a little disappointed. Adriana thought she’d wake up and see him there.
He’d left a message saying he had to leave early for the office to handle a project.
Adriana ate the breakfast he made before leaving and walked to school satisfied.
At the school entrance, a crowd of student gathered, all snapping pictures.
Adriana walked over in curiosity. She spotted Yolanda there.
“Yolanda, who is that?” Adriana waved at her.
Yolanda rolled her eyes. “Justin. He showed up in the early morning just to bring Nicole to the international class.” She snorted, then added. “I have to admit–Justin is too good- looking. All these girls are just waiting for him to come out and take pictures of him.”
Adriana sighed. Looks really are everything.
“He’s coming out! Oh my gosh, why didn’t someone this good–looking become a celebrity?”
Girls squealed and rushed toward Justin, trying to snap photos. The scene turned chaotic. Adriana got pushed to the side and almost fell face–first into the flowerbed–when suddenly, someone grabbed her by the waist and steadied her. He didn’t take advantage or act weird He simply helped her stand safely.
“Tha-” Adriana started to thank him but froze. The one who caught her was the culp
Justin seemed unaware of how attractive he was. Even without trying, he stood out in any crowd. But today, he clearly put in effort. His tailored suit fit his tall frame perfectly. With his striking face and measured posture, he looked like something sculpted by the maker himself.
Adriana instinctively stepped back and gave an awkward smile. “Thanks, M. Hotchner.”
A strange invitation
Justin smiled gently. “Ms. Adriana, Nicole has acted rudely to you many times. Yesterday, I was only passing along Mr. Barton’s message. If offended you, I’m sorry. I was wondering after school today, if you have time, would you join me for dinner?”
Adriana let out a small grunt and immediately thought about refusing.
“I know it’s sudden and a bit odd. It’s fine if you say no,” Justin said first and he

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