Chapter 430

"What's wrong? Is there something on my face? "Adriaan, who had been scribbling on a piece of paper, suddenly raised his head and asked.

"Well... no, it's just..." Avril, who had come back to her senses, suddenly felt a little guilty. "I just want to look at you."

"Do you think I've become more handsome? Or do you think I've become stronger? "Adriaan asked with a smile, then deliberately bent his arm and shook it.

"If you have the time and energy to seduce me, why don't you think about how to write songs? It's almost summer vacation!" Avril rolled her eyes at him, then plucked at the guitar strings.

"Oh, Avril, you really gave me a big problem." Adriaan immediately began to complain. "Compose with a staff? Stop joking. I might be able to sing and hum, but it's almost impossible to do with this! "

"You're a genius, Uncle ED, the most famous genius in Hollywood." Avril was unmoved. "Would a genius be stumped by such a small problem?"

"Oh?" Adriaan's tone immediately became flirtatious, and he reached out to hold her waist.

The girl immediately came to her senses. Alright, she was already used to it. She would always accidentally go from "AD" to "ED", giving Adrian an opportunity to take advantage of. But this time, she would not let him get away with it. Avril quickly leaned back and said, "Anyway, don't try to play tricks, Eide!"

"But at least let me find someone? Not to compose songs for me, but to give me some advice when I need it. "Adriaan did not continue the topic, but continued to complain with a bitter face.

“no way！” Avril could not help but show a proud expression. Although she knew that a lot of it was an act, she just liked to see his helpless expression.

"How about this, my dear Avril." Adriaan thought for a moment, then said in a tempting tone, "What do you think of Britney's' Come True '?"

"'Come True'?" Avril repeated the word, her eyes slightly narrowed, flashing dangerously.

"Dreams Come True" was a documentary that had just been released. It was about Britney's world tour last year before she went to college for advanced studies. It fully showed the other side of the popular idol, Britney Spears. For example, she was angry and cried because she did not prepare well or perform well, or she cheered excitedly after she succeeded. Therefore, it received excellent results as soon as it was released. With the support of Britney's fans, the concert documentary actually ranked second in the North American box office with 15 million in the first week of the off-season. Many people in the media exclaimed, "Britney's charm is still not to be underestimated!

She really is the most spoiled one. " Avril couldn't help but think of that. Then, she sighed. Why did she always have to think of that?!

In fact, this was also a journey. It would be a lie to say that she was not envious. She was also a singer, and a popular singer at that. Of course, Avril also hoped to have her own music documentary film. It was a pity that she had just released her debut album and held some campus tours, but the real large-scale concert would only be officially launched after the release of her second album.

Therefore, Adrian hinted that if the conditions were more lenient, he could let them do it a little earlier. However, he seemed to have made a mistake because of his impatience. In front of a woman, especially a woman with a unique personality who hadn't fully accepted his behavior, he mentioned another woman who was struggling with the "most beloved one" of that woman. So —

Therefore, Avril suddenly reached out and grabbed Adriaan's collar, pulling him in front of her, and tried to make a fierce expression. "If you can't complete it by the deadline, you're dead!" Avril suddenly reached out and grabbed Adrian's collar. She pulled him in front of her and tried to make a fierce expression. "If you can't finish it by the deadline, you're dead!"

"Really? If you can, can you tell me how I'm going to die? "Adriaan chuckled and cupped her face with one hand.

Only then did the girl realize that she had used too much strength. When she grabbed Adrian, she also fell on the sofa. So now, he was pressing her under his body. It was an ambiguous scene. Thinking about it, he had probably planned for Britney to be mentioned. She could not believe she had fallen into his trap so easily.

Fortunately, there was a knock on the door. Adriaan smiled and let go of the girl. He sat up and said, "Come in."

An Asian girl then opened the door and walked in with a drinking utensil. She placed it on the coffee table obediently, poured the drinks they each needed, bowed slightly, and then went out. Avril remembered that she was Japanese. Her name was... Yukie Nakama. Yes, that was her name. She seemed to have been a maid here for several years, and she was respectful to everyone. Avril had a good impression of her.

But... for some reason, Avril felt that she looked familiar. Perhaps she was overthinking it. After all, Westerners had to distinguish Asians... Wait a minute! The girl was shocked. She suddenly remembered that she seemed to have seen her in the TV series "Gilmore Girls." That's right. She played the female lead, Lorrie Gilmore's Asian friend, Ryan Fukuyama. She seemed to have won an Emmy?

Avril couldn't help but rub the sides of her head. An Emmy Award-winning actress was actually working as a maid for Adriaan, and for several years?

"Hey, what's wrong, Avril?" Adriaan noticed her movements and asked with concern.

"She..." The girl pointed at the door and struggled for a long time before asking, "She's also an actress, right?"

"Yukie? Of course! " Adriaan's tone was rather relaxed. "She has acted in many TV shows and movies, such as the Japanese-style horror film" The Grudge, "or the Asian character in" Gilmore Girls "who has a close relationship with the female lead. She even won an Emmy for that role. She may not be very popular here, but she has countless fans in Japan."

As expected... Avril sighed and asked straightforwardly, "Have you slept with her?"

"You want to hear the truth?" Adriaan raised an eyebrow.

"I already know the answer." Avril immediately rolled her eyes. How stupid. She still had a glimmer of hope. She had been a maid here for several years, hanging around this playboy. How could she not have slept with him?

"Ask if you want to, Avril." Adriaan clearly saw the change in her emotions. He immediately put down the script in his hand. "You know, I'm more than happy to answer any questions you have."

"I..." Avril made a few hand gestures. After hesitating for a moment, she finally gritted her teeth and asked, "Why, Eide? Why do you always like to chase after women? Why can't you... can't you be like other men... and treat every relationship with single-mindedness? Why are you always like... the monkey in the fable you told me? He always wants to get good corn, but no matter how much he gets, he can only have one plant in the end. "

She bit her lip and looked at him without blinking. Her brows were slightly furrowed, and it was obvious that she was really worried about him. So, Adriaan didn't tease her. He shrugged and thought for a few minutes, then said, "So, do you want to hear an artistic answer or a vulgar one?"

"I want to hear both of them," Avril replied after a short pause.

"Well, the artistic answer is..." Adriaan paused. "There is a female mangaka in Japan called Fumi Shiba. You don't need to know the pronunciation of her name. You just need to know that she is a woman who is famous for drawing romance manga. She had a very accurate description of love between a man and a woman: for a woman, love is like putting a beautiful piece of music in the room; for a man, love is like hanging a beautiful painting in the room. Many paintings can be hung in a room, but only one piece of music can be heard. "

This metaphor was so obvious that it could be understood without thinking, not to mention Avril, who loved music and singing. She couldn't help but bite her lip.

"And the vulgar answer is..." Adriaan reached out and stroked the girl's hair. "Reproduction is always the first need of humans. This has been accumulated over millions of years, and is deeply engraved in our DNA. Men always tried their best to spread their DNA, while women always looked for outstanding men who could protect her from harm and accept their DNA. This is human instinct. Although humans are valuable because they can overcome their instincts to create miracles, this kind of instinct that is engraved in the depths of DNA is not so easy to overcome. This is one of the reasons why we are still a patriarchal society. Maybe one day, this difference and this instinct will be overcome, but not now. So, if you can't resist, then accept. "

To be honest, Avril hated this kind of long speech with too many terms. It gave her a very complicated and mysterious feeling, as if it was full of philosophical speculation. In other words, she hated to complicate a simple thing, so most of the time, she liked to follow her feelings, which was why she was so conflicted.

If she followed her feelings, then what was the point of saying all this? Actually, what Adriaan said was not wrong. From the most fundamental point of view, didn't women want to find an outstanding man who could care for them and protect them from harm?

I'm not that shallow. Even if he saved me, it's still not enough! Just as Avril was thinking about it, there was a knock on the door. Then, Yuji Hui's slightly worried face appeared in front of them.

"Eide, Leighton is here. She doesn't seem to be well," Yuji Hui said simply.

Adriaan raised his eyebrows and looked at Avril. He then stood up and said, "Wei, wait for a moment. I'll be back soon."

After saying that, she smiled and followed You Jihui out of the study without looking back. Avril's brows immediately furrowed, and her hands involuntarily clenched into fists. Although You Jihui had said it simply, she could still guess that it was a woman's name.

Damn it! Cursing in her heart, Avril suddenly stood up, walked out of the study, and headed for the stairs. She wanted to see who it was that could make Adrien leave her there!

She moved quickly, and when she reached the stairs, Adriaan happened to be downstairs. He opened his arms to the girl in the middle of the living room. "Hey, Leighton, why are you here today? What's up?"

It was a girl who looked to be one or two years younger than Avril, but she was about the same height as Avril. She might even be a little taller. She had a head of blonde hair and looked very beautiful. She stood there in a daze, as if she could fall at any time. But when she heard Adriaan's voice, she suddenly turned around and rushed into his arms without saying a word. She hugged him so tightly that it seemed like she wanted to embed herself into his body.

Then, the girl's body trembled slightly, and the movement became more and more intense. Then, she started sobbing louder and louder, and finally, it turned into a loud wail.

"Okay, it's okay. I'm here. No one can hurt you. It's okay." Adrian was taken aback at first, but then he hugged her in his arms and patted her back gently while repeatedly comforting her. At the same time, he gave Yukie a look. Soon, the living room was empty except for the two of them and Avril, who was hiding at the staircase on the second floor.

Perhaps because she thought she was safe, the girl in Adriaan's arms cried even louder. The sorrowful crying made Avril's jealousy suddenly disappear. Instead, it was replaced by sympathy and curiosity. What happened to her that made her cry like this?

At the same time, she sighed in her heart. She seemed to be very calm before. Otherwise, when Yuji Hui came over, she wouldn't just say that something was wrong. But when she was in front of Adriaan, she couldn't help it anymore. What did this mean? Moreover, Adriaan kept hugging her and comforting her. He was very patient...

Finally, the girl's cries quieted down, but she still refused to let go of his hands. Adrian lowered his head and whispered a few words in her ear. Then, he carried her horizontally and turned around to walk upstairs. Avril, who was hiding at the stairs, was a little flustered. She didn't want to interfere at this time, but she looked left and right, not knowing where to go. Before she could decide, Adriaan came up with the girl named Leighton.

Fortunately, the girl kept her head buried in Adriaan's chest, sobbing. She didn't care about what was going on around her, so she didn't notice Avril at the stairs. Although Adrian noticed it, he didn't say anything. He just gave her an apologetic look, asking her to stay away from him.

Avril nodded without thinking, but when she saw him carrying the girl into the study, she became hesitant. She was very curious about the girl. What happened to her that made her run to Adriaan's place? Even though some things were almost certain, why did she choose to come to Adriaan's place? Did she have no friends or family?

Especially when she thought about what Adriaan had said, she was very unhappy. She paced back and forth, and finally sneaked to the door of the study. The door was open, so she couldn't be blamed for eavesdropping.

"They said I'm the daughter of a drug dealer. Eide, they said I'm the daughter of a drug dealer!" The sound of the girl sobbing reached Avril's ears, giving her a huge shock.

"Calm down, Leighton. Calm down, my little cutie. It's okay. We both know it's not the truth." Adriaan comforted her. The way he called her made Avril uncomfortable, but she still listened carefully from outside.

"Don't be afraid, Leighton. I'm right next to you. No one can hurt you." Adriaan continued to comfort her. "Now, tell me, what happened?"

Amidst the sobs, the girl began to speak intermittently. Although some of her words were incoherent, Avril, who was outside, was able to piece together the simple story. The girl, Leighton, was an actress. She also studied at Burbank High School and was the captain of the cheerleading team. Her mother had been arrested for drug trafficking and became pregnant with her in prison. Originally, no one knew about this, but last year, there was a new batch of students. Among them, there was a very beautiful girl who joined the cheerleading team. Out of tradition, she gave the girl a show of strength. She did not expect the girl to hate her.

At first, the girl pretended to be friendly and befriended her. Then, she kept trying to get information out of her. Because she was born in a very wealthy family, she was able to gather a lot of information through her connections. As a result, she knew everything about Avril's family. After the cheerleading team competition, she spread the news around the school. As the rumors spread, they became more and more bizarre. She even said that she was helping her mother sell drugs at school. In the end, the principal personally called her to the office and asked her if this was true. He even hinted that she should resign from her position as the captain of the cheerleading team.

Because of this, the friends she made at school became distant. Her mother did not care about her studies and only urged her to get better roles. Although she had a brother and they were very close, he had been bedridden for many years. Other than Adriaan, there was no one else she could talk to. That was why she came here.

What a horrible person! Avril cursed in her heart. There had never been a lack of self-righteous bitches in school. Whether it was in Canada or when she came to Los Angeles as an exchange student, she had met many such girls. They were arrogant but then subservient and had no principles. Especially when she was in Los Angeles, there was a guy who looked down on her and often made up some jokes to mock Canadians behind her back. But when she became a hit with her debut album, he immediately licked her face to please her.

Just as she was feeling indignant outside, someone suddenly patted her on the shoulder. She looked up and saw that Adriaan had come out.

"Sorry, Avril, today may be …" He looked at her apologetically and said in the lowest voice possible. He did not pursue the matter of her eavesdropping.

"It's okay, I know." Avril shrugged. Although she was a little jealous, she was not a stingy girl. Especially after listening to such a tragic experience, even if she wanted to be angry, she should be angry at the playboy in front of her.

"Then, I will go back first," she said.

Adriaan smiled and leaned over to kiss the corner of her mouth, but he had no intention of sending her off.

Avril did not mind. She only gave him a warning gesture and told him that he had to finish as soon as possible before turning to leave.

This must have been arranged by him in advance. How could there be such a coincidence? On the way back, Avril, who had calmed down, thought so. However, the softness in her heart was not so easy to calm down. She rubbed her arms as if she could still feel the sense of security he had when he carried her across the street that day …