Chapter 2

After that whole scene, I lost interest in continuing to shop and went home early.

It wasn't until evening that Adrian brought Ella back.

He was carrying bags of things, with his driver following behind carrying several boxes.

The boxes were filled with expensive fruits and imported snacks.

It was clear Adrian had bought a lot to appease Ella.

When they came in, I was curled up on the couch watching TV.

I deliberately didn't look Adrian's way, but he came over on his own.

At first he didn't speak, just pursing his lips as if waiting for my reaction.

But I kept my eyes fixed on the TV, not even glancing his way.

"Aria, you clearly saw me bring in all these things. Why didn't you come help?"

I gave him an indifferent look:

"Why should I help you? The stuff wasn't bought for me. What does it have to do with me?"

His expression darkened: "If you want something just say so. If word gets out that my fiancée is so desperate for a few trinkets, people will laugh at me."

Adrian completely ignored what I'd said at the mall. I couldn't be bothered to keep emphasizing to him that I wouldn't marry him. He'd understand completely on the wedding day.

Adrian casually picked up a box of blueberries and tossed it next to me.

Due to the force, the box bounced off the couch and fell to the floor.

"A reward for you. Don't say I mistreat you."

I looked down at the box of blueberries, but had no desire to pick it up.

Because if I did, I'd be like a begging dog, eagerly accepting Adrian's handouts.

I don't need that kind of charity.

I curled my lips in a cold smile: "You're quite at home in my house. Don't you have any sense of being a guest? Don't embarrass your family's upbringing."

We'd grown up together and were certainly familiar with each other's homes. I'd never said such insulting words before.

Adrian's face turned red with anger. He looked at me like he wanted to eat me alive.

My parents weren't home yet, and the staff were busy with their own tasks.

Only Adrian, Ella and I were left in the living room.

Adrian acted like I didn't exist, pressing Ella against the wall and giving her a quick kiss.

He murmured: "Ella, in the future if anything upsets you, just tell me directly. Don't let it hurt your health."

Ella's coquettish voice reached my ears.

"I know. Adrian always treats me the best."

As Ella responded to him, the two started kissing passionately, their intimate sounds making one blush.

I turned off the TV and walked around the couch, deliberately taking a path farther from them to reach the stairs, intending to return to my room.

When I was halfway up the stairs, Adrian suddenly opened his eyes, remembering there was another person present.

He instinctively pushed Ella away.

Ella didn't notice his change, just reluctantly ending the kiss.

Finally Ella looked up at me, her eyes full of provocation and disdain, as if showing off her victory.

Back in my room, I received a message from Ella.

[Sister, even though Adrian promised you a wedding, the title of Mrs. Johnson will only ever be mine.]

[Aria, whatever outcome you got in your past life, you'll get the same this life. You can't beat me.]