Chapter 554 Real Motive

Seeing that Lana and Marcel didn't speak and were looking at him with an unwelcoming gaze, Adrian smiled sheepishly.

He then sat down next to them, holding a basket of peaches. "Fancy some peaches?" he asked.

Lana and Marcel both shook their heads, still silent.

Adrian smiled ruefully and asked, "Am I not welcome here?"

Although Marcel seemed aloof on the surface, he was truly soft-hearted. He might be sharp-tongued, but he usually meant well.

Adrian thought that as long as he acted cute and silly, Marcel would soften his heart and forgive him for his past misdeeds.

However, this time, Adrian was wrong.

Upon hearing him say that, Marcel unexpectedly said, "If you know you're not welcome here, why did you still show up?"

Adrian was rendered speechless.

Before he could explain himself, Lana added, "We're not worthy of your presence. Unless it's absolutely necessary, it's best if you don't come here."

Adrian's smile turned rigid as he stared blankly at Lana and Marcel. It was a