Chapter - [ 195 ]

[ Adeline ]

“For the last time I am saying this, Mr. Linwood. So, open your ears and listen to me very carefully. I am not taking any self-defence training, that’s it.” I declared my final decision to Xavier who dropped a bomb over my head after the breakfast that my self-defence training will start from today. My driver will take me to the training centre after working hours.

“I told you that it’s non-negotiable, Ade then why are you throwing tantrums now?” He threw his hands in the air in frustration as we had been arguing for more than thirty minutes. Our house staff was enjoying the free show.

“I am done with you if you keep pestering me like this, Xavier. I know you don’t want me to fall into trouble or danger again but it is too much and I am not very sporty person. I hate going to the gym but it’s important to keep my body in shape and in perfect health.” I gave him my final words and about to walk past from there but he grabbed my hand.

“You didn’t mean it?” His voice wavered,