"What kind of talk is that? I'm reaching out to you simply because I miss you and want to grab a bite together," Adrian sighed on the other end of the line. "Fine. Since you insisted I ask Julian first, I’ll do just that. But if he gives the green light, you better show up."
Before he could even finish his sentence, Vanessa coldly hung up on him.
Staring at the dead receiver, Adrian cursed under his breath, "What an unmannerly, impudent brat."
Despite his grumbling, he still had to bite the bullet and call Julian to make the request.
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The moment Julian stepped through the front door of Rosewood Mansion, his phone started ringing with Adrian’s call. Not wanting to ruin his mood, he promptly switched the device off. As he walked up the stairs, he loosened his tie and shed his suit ja
