Chapter 163

Evelyn's heart clenched at the sound of his gentle voice.

The difference between love and indifference was painfully clear.

Those who didn't love could hurt without hesitation.

While those who loved poured out tenderness without reserve.

A self-deprecating smile curved her lips.

Pining for this man wasn't worth it.

The night wind brushed past, carrying a bone-chilling cold.

She quickened her steps and walked away.

Adrian watched her retreating figure until his world seemed drained of color.

Isabella trembled with rage.

"Adrian, why did you see her again?"

"It won't happen again," he replied flatly.

"I missed you." She reached for his arm.

Adrian sidestepped her touch.

"They're in the next room." He turned to close the door.

Isabella's gaze landed on his swollen cheek.

"What happened to your face?"

He pressed his tongue against the cut inside his mouth.

"Nothing."

The darkness in his eyes sent a chill down her spine.

Her fists tightened.

It must have been Evelyn.

She couldn't lose Adrian.

"Let's get engaged," she blurted out.

Adrian paused mid-step.

"Your acting career just started."

"But I want to marry you." Her voice turned stubborn.

He chuckled lightly. "We'll talk when you've achieved your dreams."

Isabella clung to his arm, unsatisfied.

"Don't see Evelyn again."

Adrian remained silent.

On her way to meet Nathan, Evelyn was intercepted.

"Evelyn!" Julian blocked her path with a delighted grin.

She took a step back.

"What a coincidence." His smile was annoyingly smug.

Evelyn regarded him coldly.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Adrian's friends were all cut from the same cloth.