Chapter 82

Adrian's POV

"Huh... No, mum. I don't recall," I said, feigning ignorance with the intention of paying her back in her own coin. "You never mentioned about them."

"Oh?" she laughed nervously. "It must have escaped my mind."

Her eyes gave me the you-will-pay-for-this glare, but I couldn't care less.

"It's nice to meet you, Adrian," a soft voice said, and I shifted my gaze to the supposed lady studying in Mexico.

I simply nodded and reverted my gaze to my mom, who wasn't pleased with my response, nor was her so-called friend, Mrs. Sanz.

My mom exchanged glances with her friend before looking at me.

"You know,I was actually surprised when Paula told me she doesn't have a boyfriend," she said.

"Oh, is that so?" I asked, trying to hide the sarcasm in my tone.

My mom nodded affirmatively. "Yes, son. You know how rare it is to find a lady who doesn't have a boyfriend or a backer."

"You're right." I nodded in agreement.

The two friends exchanged glances again for the second time, and Paula see