Chapter 14 In the sunlight . Dominic's eyes were cold as a winter lake . [ ] He stared at Celeste leaning against another man , something in his chest freezing solid . [ ] After a long silence , he said coldly , " Well done , Celeste Wren . " [ ] Celeste pressed her lips together and watched Dominic turn and get into his car . The door slammed shut with a violent bang . The engine roared to life , and within seconds , both car and Dominic had vanished from sight . [ ] No hesitation whatsoever . ] ] Relief flooded through Celeste , followed immediately by a strange , inexplicable emotion . [ ] What Dominic hated most was anyone touching what belonged to him . [ ] She knew that after this , he wouldn't come looking for her again . It was better this way . Cleaner . ] ] She exhaled heavily , then looked up to find Adrian watching her with cold eyes . Her head started aching again . ] ] sent one away , now another to appease . She said helplessly , " Angry ? " Adrian nodded , then thought about it and shook his head . " Who was he ? " Celeste froze , suddenly not knowing how to explain Dominic . She didn't want to discuss the past , but she couldn't hide those dark years from Adrian either . She genuinely wanted a future with Adrian . Wanted to marry him . But she couldn't lie to him . ] After a moment of silence , Celeste said quietly , " Adrian , can you give me some time to prepare ? Before we get married , I'll tell you everything . " Then Adrian could decide whether to leave her . Either way , she'd accept it . Adrian looked at her . " Tell me now , and we can get married tomorrow . " His lips were pressed tight , his tone almost petulant . ] Celeste looked at his jealous expression and felt her heart melt . She reached up and pinched his cheek with a smile . " Whose Adrian only knows how to get jealous ? I haven't even asked you yet - didn't you have something at home ? Why did you suddenly show up ? And you really saw a wedding dress ? Impossible . You only look at traffic lights when you drive . " ]] Adrian's ears turned red . He pulled her hand away . " It was nothing . " ]] " Really ? " Celeste looked at him suspiciously , then glanced behind him and suddenly laughed . " Isn't your house north of here ? Why was your car coming from this direction ? Oh you got turned around again , didn't you ? " Adrian held up two fingers and pinched her mouth shut . " Enough . No more talking . " " What's wrong with talking about it ? Mathematical genius can't navigate ? Or is Adrian just a big dummy ? " Celeste pulled his hand away , looking at his face , her heart impossibly soft . v . " [ She cupped his face gently . " Dummy Adrian , remember this no matter what happened in the past , I love you right now . " Adrian's eyes flickered . He covered her hands with his , tilting his head to nuzzle her palm . " What about later ? " Warmth flooded Celeste's chest . She stood on tiptoe and kissed him lightly on the lips . [ ] " No matter what happens later , I'll still love you . " [ ] Adrian's eyes darkened . Then he lowered his head and deepened the kiss . [ ] At the end of the street , a black and gold Rolls - Royce sat parked at the curb . ] Dominic watched the couple kissing up ahead , his grip on the steering wheel slowly tightening Chapter 14 Through his earpiece , his assistant's voice came through : " Mr. Ashford . I've confirmed that Miss Wren's current boyfriend is Adrian Ashford , son of Professor Ashford at Harvard University . He has a younger brother . They're close , but the brother recently racked up massive gambling debts and is hiding from loan sharks at a nightclub . " [ ] Dominic's gaze was heavy . " Acquire his debt . " ] " Make his brother come get him . Personally . " [] Chapter 19