Chapter 17 The night was quiet and deep . Looking up , one could see stars scattered across the sky . Celeste stood by the car , watching Adrian and Victor walk out one after the other . [ ] She stepped forward , her fingers gently touching the wound on Adrian's face . " Does it hurt ? " ] Adrian shook his head and looked coldly at Victor . " Get in the car . " Victor didn't dare speak . He lowered his head and got in . [ ] The car door slammed shut with a bang . Only then did Adrian turn to Celeste . ] ] " It was that man from today who came to see you , wasn't it ? " ] ] Celeste froze , tried to pull her hand back , but Adrian gripped it tightly in his palm . [ ] He pressed his lips together . " Don't lie to me . " [ ] Celeste's nose stung . She looked at Adrian , wanting to bury all the pain deep inside as she always had . But in this moment , looking into Adrian's calm eyes , she suddenly spoke . ] ] " Yes . His name is Dominic Ashford . " ] ] Before , there was never anyone behind her . But now Adrian was there . He stood right in front of her . [ ] Why couldn't she try leaning on him ? Why did she have to bear everything alone ? ] Celeste's eyes suddenly reddened . " He said he could pay off the debt , but only if I break up with you . " [ ] Adrian looked at her . " And your " I refused . " wer ? " Celeste pulled at the corner of her mouth , biting her lip . " Adrian , are you angry with me ? " ] Pain flickered in Adrian's eyes . He pulled Celeste into his arms . [ ] " No. Celeste , you did the right thing . " ] التوالي This has nothing to do with you . It's Victor's fault , and he should pay for it himself . Never do something you don't want to do because of me . Promise me ? " [ ] Celeste leaned against his chest , hearing his heartbeat clearly - each heavy thud striking deep into her own heart . [ ] Suddenly , as if sensing something , she looked up over Adrian's shoulder toward the upper floors of the club . A silhouette stood by the floor - to - ceiling window. The dim light stretched his shadow long and endless , as if it had no end . He was watching her . Silently watching her . [ ] Celeste's breath caught . She slowly closed her eyes and buried her face completely in Adrian's embrace . [ ] She held Adrian's waist tightly , as if as long as he was there , she wasn't alone . [ ] She said , " Adrian , I love you . Adrian laughed softly and kissed her forehead . " I know . " Celeste's eyes burned with heat . " Adrian , no matter what happens , remember I love you . " [ ] I know . " By the floor to ceiling window , Dominic watched the couple embrace tightly below , his eyes dark and sunken . [ ] d . [] Behind him , his assistant held up the debt contract . " Mr. Ashford , the loan sharks have left . They left the promissory note . " [ ] Dominic glanced at the note , then thought of Celeste's tears . Irritation surged through him . [ ] He'd thought Celeste would agree . Three years ago , she'd never refused him anything 200 Chapter 17 This Adrian - was he just a fleeting interest , or was she serious about him ? ] Dominic pressed his temples . " Burn the note . " " O The assistant froze . " What about Miss Wren ... ? " [ ] Dominic kept his eyes on the car pulling away below . " She'll come back . " [ ] In the car , Celeste turned to look out at the lonely night passing by . Her heart remained in turmoil . [ ] Just now , she'd refused Dominic's demand . But she'd agreed to another condition . Anytime , anywhere within five calls , as soon as she received his call , she had to drop everything and go to him . [] Sugar Dashty 2017 Nal | Gad a Et ) and a Nerd Who Actually Resposta Me Chapter 18