Chapter Sixteen

Adrian's POV

Ever since I got into my house an hour ago, I have been unable to understand what had possessed me to order my driver to give that woman a ride. It baffled me and to make matters worse, she rejected my offer. I felt slighted.

Damn it! It took me a lot of self-control to stop myself from losing my cool when the driver told me what had transpired.

I needed to stop thinking about her and focus on my work but I just couldn't, no matter how hard I tried. Her eyes held something mysterious that tugged at my heart.

I pushed aside the laptop I was working on and jumped off the bed to take a cold shower. Perhaps that would help cool me off.

I was about to walk into the bathroom when I heard a soft tap on the door.

"Come in," I answered and the person walked in.

Sebastian. I frowned seeing the old man who had been working as my butler for years now. "What is it?"

"Dinner is ready, sir," he bowed respectfully.

"I'll be right there," I responded after which immediately, he excused hi