" Got it ." " This is your first major project on my team . I'm not totally at ease , so I'll work overtime with you ." " Okay … what ?! " Adelaide squeaked . Reginald chuckled , " I'll come to your place , or you can come to Rosecliff Manor . Your pick . " Adelaide was sure he was doing this on purpose . Late at night , just the two of them ? That didn't sound appropriate at all . She gritted her teeth . " Is there a third option ? " " There is . We work overtime together at the office . " Adelaide had never felt so powerless in a conversation . His focus wasn't on the project or the overtime . He just wanted to stay with her . " Ms. Pierce , shall I now explain the additional terms in your agreement ? " Now that Reginald had brought up the agreement again , Adelaide realized she didn't really have a choice . The office was out of the question . Her apartment ? Even less so . Rosecliff Manor was the least bad option . At least Draven and the housekeepers were there . It wouldn't be just the two of them . After a moment's hesitation , Adelaide budged , " I'll go to Rosecliff Manor " Soon , they arrived at the Orvenix Group . Adelaide parked the car , and Reginald got out . She noticed the lighter he had left in the side compartment of the door . She grabbed it and quickly caught up . " Mr. Thorton , you left your lighter in my car . " Reginald was already standing by the elevator . He turned his head slightly and took the lighter from her with a meaningful look . " Ms. Pierce , you've got sharp eyes ." " Adelaide kept a straight face . " Yes , I've always had 20/20 vision ." " Oh ? Then keep it that way , " he said flatly as he stepped into the elevator . Adelaide silently followed him in . Nathan announced Reginald's decision to the team that Adelaide would be taking over the project . There were no jealous glares , only genuine congratulations . Chapter 15 The rest of the afternoon , Adelaide focused entirely on researching the culture of Eldoria and the Noventra Group , as well as the core themes for the landmark building design . However , her phone wouldn't stop buzzing . She had blocked both Garrett and Spencer's calls , but the WhatsApp messages just kept coming . She'd been ignoring them until some new messages from Garrett made her eyelid twitch . " I've made things clear with Amanda . I won't get involved with her again . I just want to be with you ." " Honey , whether you believe me or not , please give me a chance to make things right . We've known each other for 22 years , after all . " " Don't worry , honey . I'll take care of everything . " " Take care his ass , " Adelaide cursed secretly . Annoyed , Adelaide was about to toss her phone aside when a call from an unknown number came in . She frowned and stepped into the break room to take it . " ADELAIDE ! " Amanda yelled over the phone , her voice filled with hatred . Chapter 25 That was fast . Adelaide remained calm . " What do you want ? " Her indifferent tone instantly triggered Amanda , who shouted , " I want to see you ! Right now ! " " No time . " Adelaide moved to hang up , but Amanda started shrieking . " Fine ! Then you better hide forever . But your bestie's flower shop won't be able to hide ! " Using Teresa to threaten her had crossed a line , and Adelaide's anger flared . " Don't you dare ! " " Oh , why wouldn't I ? I've already bought three barrels of gasoline . If you don't show up , I'll take them straight to your bestie's flower shop . I'm a mental patient . The Pierce family has money , and my parents can protect me . Even if I burn that shop to the ground , I won't get locked up . We will only need to pay damages . "