The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291: A Talk With Adrian

Mrs. Hill took off her glasses, eyes downcast for a while. "And you were right. Esme was pushed, but that still doesn’t—"

"I know, and rest assured, I have talked with her."

Mrs. Hills nodded. "I’m still unable to reach Adrian’s mother; she seems occupied lately."

"I’m sure she will come around."

"I was hoping you could talk with him."

"Why me?"

"I just feel he might need it... especially now his mother is elsewhere. You’re family, aren’t you? And it would also work to put down those ghastly rumors for good."

Talk with Adrian. Not in a million did I picture this, but I do admit I saw this coming along the way. Also, the main reason I convinced Ares not to get him expelled.

"I’ll see what I can do..."

Mrs. Hill smiled. "That would be much appreciated. Thank you."

~☆~

Adrian took a sip from his milkshake, not pausing once since he grabbed a hold of that thing.

I moved my eyes to Esme, sitting with Scott, before I veered them back to Adrian.

"So! Enjoying your milkshake...?"

He finally set it aside, a bit nervous. "Yes."

"That’s the sweetest thing you have ever said."

He gave me a look.

"I was being sarcastic."

"Can I get another milkshake?"

"Depends."

"Depends on what...?"

"Why did you spread those rumors?"

He fixed me with a pointed look. "Because it’s the truth."

"What is the truth exactly?"

"Mr. King is my father, and you stole him away from mother and me."

"Is that what she told you?" I rested my arms against the table. "And you believed her."

"She’s my mother..." he stated.

"Yes, she is... but telling things to hurt others isn’t right. Do you agree?"

He leveled his gaze and fell silent. He’s considering, at least that is something. It was better than just staring into my soul like he could rip it out.

"It hurts..." he murmured all of a sudden, pain gripping his voice.

"Hurts?" I asked softly.

He turned his head to Esme. "For years, he never glanced at me, but with her it’s different." He looked back at me. "Why am I different? Does Mr. King hate me?"

"No..." I replied without hesitation because I knew deep in my heart that Ares didn’t hate Adrian; he had done nothing wrong to earn that.

"Really...?"

"Mr. King has always been a reserved person. He’s silent most of the time, and honestly, it took a while before he could express himself more. He weighs a lot on his shoulders... too much. He’s a hard man who is all about business."

Adrian seemed to be thinking through my words, and I continued anyway.

"He may be indifferent at all times, but he does feel more than we do. A lot actually.."

"You think so?"

"Yes, I know so..."

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