Chapter 43

In this battle, the man I love is my opponent.

Miss Claire clearly explained her plan to me. To defeat Chelsea's fear, I have to find a hole in Adrian... or Arian?

And the funny thing here is that... the plan is... I have to gain his trust. I have to make Adrian believe that I'm on his side—which is why I have to use the love I have for him to make him believe I'm not his enemy.

But am I not being unfair? To Adrian and myself?

It's scary to be out of this... Adrian will think that I don't really love him. That I was just cheating on him, and in the end... the man I love left me again.

"Smile, Maui. That gown fits you perfectly, you just lack a smile." Adrian held both of my cheeks and pulled my lips to smile. "Ugh... I want to see your genuine smile again."

I'm not used to Adrian being too sweet to me. Although he was sweet to me from the beginning... but I think he is showing me too much sweetness now.

"I'm going to change. Is this gown oka