Chapter 210: 210:I’ll serve him
Eden’s leg met the other and he almost fell flat on the floor.
But Adrian was quick.
He instantly turned and stretched out his hands to him. Adrian caught Eden by the waist, holding him tightly while their eyes clashed.
Eden blinked, hanging on Adrian’s hand while staring at him. He couldn’t help but feel like the female lead in some CEO type of drama.
Cliché but heart fluttering.
And they stayed like that for a while before Eden coughed.
Adrian brought him to his feet and then let him go. "You should take your medications to get better. Don’t go about spreading your illness," he said as he turned to leave.
Eden stood there watching him leave. "I have to get him to agree to the deal officially," he bit his lower lip. "At least then I can be sure that he’s on my side."
"I think he already is," Lenny appeared on the floor. Eden looked down at him. "Judging from the way he treats you and all, it’s pretty obvious that his view of you has changed. And he probably doesn’t want your head now, at least."
Eden sighed. "I need to get his words at least. So he doesn’t change his mind next time."
"I doubt it," Lenny sighed. "You saved him and did a lot for him. So if he’s human he should at least have a better opinion of you from now."
"I guess you’re right," Eden said.
"But you can also confirm," Lenny said. "Because when you two strike a deal, it’d be to your advantage. He won’t only not want to kill you, but will want to protect you. That way, the plot will be on your side since he’s one of the male leads. It’s not too bad to have them all on your side."
Eden nodded. "Then I have to work even harder."
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Eden had taken his time to survey that evening. And he had discovered that Adrian didn’t come for dinner that night. He wasn’t coming.
He had gone to his chamber to rest. And at that moment, Adrian was preparing to have his warm bath in the tub.
And he had hired some lady to attend to him.
Eden hid behind a pillar while he listened to the maid handing some instructions to the lady who was going to attend to Adrian in his bathtub.
The lady was flamboyantly dressed like those ladies from the brothel. And Eden wasn’t too surprised. It was Adrian’s taste according to the book after all.
But Eden knew he had to take this opportunity. Since Adrian was running away from him while avoiding giving him a response, he’d have to pressure him into answering.
Even if it means putting on the most scandalous show yet.
After the maid was done instructing the lady, the lady turned to get ready to attend to Adrian while the maid left. The lady adjusted herself to go in.
And then Eden walked out and walked up to the lady.
"Excuse me..."
The lady paused and stared at her. A veil over her face. "And who are you...?"
"I want to make requests from you," Eden smiled.
"What is it?"
Eden smiled. "That man inside there is my husband and so you have no right to even approach him or touch him at all. So just go home."
The lady stared at him from head to toe. "And who are you to talk such trash? Husband? What a joke, he doesn’t like men."
Eden smiled. "Are you sure about that?" Eden walked up to the lady. "Then why is he married to me?"
The lady frowned. Eden could tell she was getting pissed and jealous. Having been someone whom Adrian always called to attend to him on some occasions, it was obvious she was falling for him.
Who wouldn’t fall for Adrian?
"You.. what nonsense. Get lost so I can handle my business," the lady said.
"You can’t do anything with my husband. So just go now that I’m asking."
"And what if I don’t?" she questioned.
Eden nodded. "Okay then. Sure." He stared into her eyes. "I guess I’ll have to do it in a more interesting way."
Their eyes met and Eden’s purple eyes hypnotized her. He was trying out the skill he had once tested on Lenny and it actually worked.
"Now can you leave me and my husband alone?" he requested. And the lady, whose eyes were now purple, slowly nodded.
"Okay. I’ll take my leave," she turned and began walking off.
Eden smiled. "Good," he said as he turned to the entrance door. With a smirk, he adjusted himself and made his way into Adrian’s room to play his card.
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Adrian had gotten into his white robe, ready for his bath. And so he made his way into his bathroom, which was pretty much grand and spacious.
The tub was already filled to the brim with water. Warm water that was soothing for the body at the moment.
Adrian slowly unfastened the cord around his waist while he removed his robe. The robe falling off his body as his perfectly outlined body came to light.
He was now naked as he stepped into the tub. The huge tub that instantly swallowed him as soon as he stepped into it.
His whole body drowned in the comfort of the warm water. And his head along with collar bones were the only things showing. He didn’t sink himself completely.
Adrian inhaled and then exhaled. Now sinking his head into the water and holding his breath. Memories of Mr. Hugo betraying him still rang in his head, and Eden’s acts and words recently also filled his thoughts.
He was still confused. Still learning to accept the possibly new Eden. He didn’t know if he was faking or so, but he was bringing himself to accept that.
A part of him wanted it to be true so he would accept it.
And while these thoughts ran through his head, he heard a knock on the door.