They are not the main characters of a romantic drama.
Eve was stunned by Adam's words. Her blue eyes trembled slightly.
The smile on her face faded a little. She looked back at the picturesque scenery in front of her and said indifferently, "I have nothing to do with Phillips. No matter how he treats me, that won't change."
"Haha, do you hate him?" Adam leaned against the railing and asked in a low voice.
"Of course I do. Sometimes I can't wait for him to die." Eve replied naturally. She shrugged helplessly and mocked herself: "It's a pity that I'm not as good as him. Other than thinking about it, I can't do anything about it. Now that he's in your hands, you have to help me vent my anger!"
For some reason, hearing this, Adam inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief. He smiled and said, "Don't worry, even if you didn't say it, we still wouldn't let that man go. Since you're back, you can continue to be the head of the Wei 'an department. Don't feel burdened. If others say something about your identity, I'll stand up for you."
Eve's heart skipped a beat. She looked at Adam and couldn't help but smile: "It's so rare for you to say something like that. I thought that other than Lilith, no one else could enter your eyes."
"In your eyes, am I such a heartless man?" Adam raised his eyebrows.
Eve looked at the mesmerizing face and those captivating crimson eyes. She had fantasized countless times that those eyes would always be focused on her. Now, those eyes were indeed focused on her, but her heart had calmed down, as if she had come to terms with everything.
She also turned around, leaning against the railing like Adam, and slowly said, "At the very least, you weren't a gentle man back then, and were rather heartless towards the women who adored you. I am someone who has suffered countless hardships at your hands, and on this point, I have the right to speak more than anyone else."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. It's just that …" Adam stopped halfway.
Eve shook her head with a self-deprecating chuckle. "It's alright, I'm at fault as well. I knew that your heart was completely set on Lilith, but I still tried to pester you. I was too immature, and I brought shame to myself."
Adam heard her words and his heart clenched. He blurted out: "I won't hurt you again. From now on, I'll take good care of you."
Both of them were stunned when they heard this.
Eve looked at Adam in a daze. She couldn't believe that these words came out of his mouth. He was not suitable to be the male lead in romance novels.. and she wasn't a pure white flower that needed the male lead's protection.
"Even if I helped Princess Freja get the inducer, isn't it too much of a loss for you to repay me in this way?" Eve teased. She couldn't think of any other reason other than this.
"That's not it!" Adam denied immediately. His eyes were fixed on her body. The memory of what Eve had done for him that night when he broke into the Elders' Compound to steal the J Organisation's membership list appeared in his mind. That intermittent suppressed moan had been lingering in his mind ever since.
He owed Eve too much. This woman had sacrificed too much for him. So he wanted to protect her and not let her get hurt again.
"Then why?" Eve asked in confusion.
"Because …" How could he say the reason? If Eve knew, she would definitely think that he was doing her a favor, but that wasn't the case. He ran his fingers through his hair in annoyance before straightening up and sighing. "It's nothing, just pretend that I didn't say anything. You should rest well today and start work tomorrow. I still have something to do, so I'll take my leave first."
After saying that, he left without waiting for Eve to say anything.
Eve looked at Adam's back as he left in a hurry. She chuckled and continued to tidy up the house.
— —
"Lilith, how do you feel?" When Qiao Qiao was injected with the inducer, her face was slightly pale. Adam couldn't help but worry when he saw it.
Qiao Qiao bit her lip. Her head was still a little dizzy. She shook her head and said: "It's nothing. I'm just a little dizzy. I'll be fine after a while. Don't worry."
Her gaze fell on the syringe and she said lightly: "As long as I have this, the baby and I will be fine."
"Yes, you and the Little Highness will be safe."
Qiao Qiao's amber eyes were bright and expectant. "That's great. This way, Shaochen won't be angry with me. I'll call him later."
Adam couldn't help but laugh. He reached out and rubbed Qiao Qiao's hair. He nodded and smiled: "It must be like this. Lilith, you can rest assured."
"Okay." Qiao Qiao nodded obediently.
Because of the baby, she and He Shaochen were in a deadlock. After He Shaochen returned to A Country, although he kept his promise to call her every day, every time she answered the phone, they had nothing to talk about. Even if Qiao Qiao could find a topic to talk about, He Shaochen's perfunctory tone could easily strangle her next words in the cradle.
That cold tone and deliberate alienation made Qiaoqiao's heart flustered, stuffy, and very uncomfortable.
But she didn't blame He Shaochen's attitude. She didn't do a good job in this matter and ignored his feelings. Even if he treated her coldly, she asked for it.
Qiao Qiao could only tell herself over and over again that He Shaochen was so angry because he loved her too much and cared about her too much. She couldn't blame him. Besides, the J Organisation hadn't been completely eradicated. He Shaochen had to deal with the covetous relatives in the family and the J Organisation. He must be very upset. She had to understand him.
Shaochen should be happy that she got the inducing agent back this time.
Qiao Qiao called He Shaochen expectantly. Only a second later, the call was connected. Qiao Qiao's heart thumped. She asked in a low voice, "Hello? Shaochen? "
"Yes, it's me. What's the matter?" He Shaochen's tone was indifferent. There was an indescribable coldness.
Qiao Qiao couldn't help but hold her breath. She said indifferently, "Shaochen, Freya already got the inducing agent. The child and I are safe. You don't have to worry about us …"
"Is that so? That's good. "
He Shaochen's words were short and simple. She couldn't feel his joy at all. Qiao Qiao almost thought that He Shaochen didn't realize what she was saying. She repeated it to him and said, "Shaochen, with the inducing agent, I can give birth to the child smoothly. Freya said that they will test the ingredients of the inducing agent as soon as possible. When the time comes, I won't be in danger anymore."
"Isn't that great? Now you don't have to die for the child. "
"Yes, it's like that … That, Shaochen …"
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