Chapter 17: Chapter 17
345 words<html><head></head><body><p>Adrian Sinclair’s gaze settled on her. “I only want her to serve.”</p> <p>Anna Ross’s fingers tightened then relaxed.</p> <p>“But I just want to be alone with you. I don’t want any outsiders interrupting.” Chloe Valentine’s voice was sweet, but her eyes held a cold glint. “Don’t you have things to do? Shouldn’t you leave?”</p> <p>Anna Ross curved her lips into a smile. “Alright.” She turned to leave.</p> <p>Her wrist was suddenly seized in a strong grip.</p> <p>Adrian pulled her back in front of him, his voice low. “You don’t leave until I say so.” His fingers tightened, leaving red marks on her pale skin. “That’s an Executive Assistant’s duty.”</p> <p>Anna couldn’t break free. She looked up and glared at him.</p> <p>Adrian seemed to enjoy her angry expression, a slight smirk playing on his lips.</p> <p>Anna suddenly looked at Chloe. “Since Mr. Sinclair insists, I suppose I have to stay. But will Ms. Valentine be upset?”</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_4 --> <p>Adrian raised an eyebrow, a flicker of interest in his eyes.</p> <p>Their gazes locked for a moment.</p> <p>He turned to Chloe, his tone gentle. “Chloe is the most understanding, isn’t that right?”</p> <p>Chloe’s nails dug into her palm. She forced a smile. “Of course I don’t mind.” Her eyes, however, shot venomous daggers at Anna.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_3 --> <p>Anna hadn’t expected her to concede.</p> <p>Adrian was already walking to Chloe’s side. He spoke coldly. “Aren’t you coming?”</p> <p>Anna followed.</p> <p>The restaurant was opulent, like a palace.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_2 --> <p>A server led them to a private room and respectfully withdrew.</p> <p>Adrian signaled to Anna. “Pull out the chairs.”</p> <p>A triumphant smile touched Chloe’s lips.</p> <p>Anna’s fingers trembled slightly as she pulled out two adjacent chairs.</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_in_article_2 --> <p>Adrian sat down gracefully. Chloe immediately took the seat next to him.</p> <p>Anna quietly stepped back to the side.</p> <p>The food arrived quickly, its aroma filling the air.</p> <p>Anna pressed a hand against her growling stomach. She hadn’t eaten a thing since morning.</p> <p>She just hoped this torment would end soon.</p> <p>Chloe placed food on Adrian’s plate, her tone dripping with concern. “Adrian, you’ve lost weight recently. You should eat more.”</p> <!-- /22796784223/Netlink/arkmoremoney.com/banner_4 --> </body></html>