Semua Bab Billionaire's Famous Lawyer Ex-Wife: Bab 71 - Bab 80

Calvin’s expression remained neutral as his sharp gaze rested on Adriana. She wasn’t the soft, gentle woman he remembered; now, she radiated defiance. “Adriana, watch your tone,” he said evenly.Adriana’s heart ached at the subtle rebuke.Anna, emboldened, snuggled closer to Calvin. “It’s okay, I won’t stoop to her level. But these clothes are so uncomfortable. Calvin, let’s keep shopping, just the two of us?”She had worked hard for this rare alone time with Calvin and wouldn’t let Adriana ruin it.Adriana also didn’t want to see them loitering in front of her, so before Calvin could open his mouth, she said, “The two of you, please go ahead! I will take my leave first! Bye!”As Calvin looked her leaving figure in the the glass wall of the store, for no reason at all, he felt a little empty inside.“Calvin?”Interrupted in his thoughts by

Adriana left Eria’s house and took a taxi to the law firm. As soon as she entered, she noticed the strange, gossip-filled glances of her colleagues.Ignoring them, she headed straight to her office and called Ray.The phone rang for nearly a minute before the other party answered, his tone mocking. “Well, well, a rare guest! I never thought I’d live to see Lawyer Clarke take the initiative to call me.”Adriana’s voice was steady. “The person you want to deal with is me—it has nothing to do with Snow. Drop the charges against her, and let’s settle this privately.”Ray lounged in his office, his long legs propped on the desk, swaying rhythmically. “That doesn’t sound like the proud Lawyer Clarke I know.”Having known him for years, Adriana was no longer intimidated. Despite his reputation, she knew Ray wasn’t unreasonable enough to ruin a young woman’s future. “This doesn’t sound like Young Master William either,” she countered. “Loving to play around is one thing, but venting your emot

Ray treated her like a little princess at the clubhouse, explicitly humiliating her.He just wanted to observe what kind of person Adriana, who could act and pretend, truly was once she peeled off her mask.Essentially, she was no different from the women here—bitchy to the bone.Adriana still stood straight, the light casting shadows on her pale face. Her clear gaze was cold. She was warm and lovely when she smiled, but cold and valiant when serious.There was smoke in the air and a million horses.“Not happy?”Ray crossed one leg and patted the table. “It’s fine if you don’t want to. I’m the most easy-going person and never force myself on people!”His eyes held a clear mix of irony and threat. “What’s the name of that movie? Oh, Dynasty, right? They say several producers spent nearly 200 million dollars on it. A big production of the year, and they’re just waiting for the melon to ripen to recoup their money. How bad must it be for those people?”As he spoke, his hands weren’t idle

Adriana was wary, but she pretended to be relaxed, appearing calm, languid, and alluring.Ray stroked his chin, his gaze moving from her brow to her lips. “Eh, Adriana, if you hadn’t done what you did to Calvin, maybe I could have given you a second look.”Adriana leaned back, swinging one leg over the other, drawing closer to Ray. Her smile was cold. “Then I beg you not to look at me! You’re not my type. You ruin my appetite.”Ray deliberately teased her. “So, Calvin is your type? That ice-cold face that never changes expression? And when he’s angry, he’s no different from a walking glacier. That’s what attracts you, right?”Adriana’s tone remained steady. “Women are drawn to cold, domineering men. The kind who stands at the top, giving orders while a group of shrimp soldiers and crab generals obey him. It’s the unique charm of the strong.”“Oh, so you’re someone with masochistic tendencies,” Ray sneered.Adriana cursed silently. ‘Psychopath!’Time dragged on as Adriana awkwardly cha

Henry’s face came close to the camera. “Adriana, you’re an expert! Once you opened your mouth, those mediocre singer of Moonlight won’t be able to survive!”Adriana’s heart rate still hadn’t returned to normal. She couldn’t forget Calvin’s judgmental eyes. Once again, she had disgraced herself in front of him. The persona she had tried to establish was crumbling, piece by piece.If only I could love whoever and whatever I wanted without holding back... but I can’t.Henry shouted again, “Ray! From now on, those female artists under your management need to be trained to Adriana’s standards — charisma, posture, and that voice…”They were still bantering and joking when Adriana picked up her bag. “I have something to do. You guys carry on.”The song was already over, and she didn’t have the emotional strength to stay in the same room with the “living King of Hell.” She also believed Ray wouldn’t continue to make things difficult for Snow.Just as she reached the door, Calvin lifted his ar