Chapter 22 His eyes were dark and unfathomable . [ ] Celeste pressed her lips together , watching Dominic cut a piece of steak and hold it to her lips . He was smiling , as if they'd never been apart for three years , as if they were still in that apartment , still in the relationship of lovers . ] Like a scene from the gilded cage - the master in a good mood , feeding his canary . [ ] Suddenly , a voice echoed in her ears . s.1 " Celeste , no matter what happens , don't go to him . " [ ] Celeste's pupils contracted sharply . She jerked her head away , avoiding Dominic's gaze . [ ] " Sorry . I need to go . " What was she thinking , coming to find Dominic out of guilt ? Walking right back into the tiger's den ? [ ] She stood and hurried toward the exit . ] ] The assistant moved to stop her . One look from Dominic froze him in place . Dominic watched Celeste's panicked departure , then put that piece of steak in his own mouth . The sour taste of lemon spread slowly across his tongue . ]] \ Terrible . [ ] Things you don't like really are hard to swallow . Dominic set down his fork and turned to look out the window . The city lights blurred by rain were like a medieval oil painting . [] He'd wanted to let her see it properly . ] After a long moment , he said slowly , " See her home . " ] The lab's problems were eventually resolved . All materials arrived at the facility on schedule . The day they finished inventory , Adrian filed away the paperwork and walked out to find someone standing in the hallway . [ ] Evening sunlight slanted through the window onto the corridor floor . Dominic leaned against the window , suit impeccable , his entire being radiating an air of cool , distant aristocracy . Adrian's eyes darkened . Dominic said , " If you need more materials , contact me anytime . Free of charge . " ]] " Not necessary . " Adrian walked past him coolly . [ ] Dominic watched his retreating back , saying casually , " No need for courtesy . Celeste already paid the price . " ] ] Adrian stopped . He turned back . " Paid what ? " ] ] Dominic's lips curved slightly . Ite walked slowly to Adrian's side . [ ] Two dark gazes met in the air , as if the entire corridor's oxygen had frozen . [ ] After a long moment , Dominic inclined his head slightly . " A secret . " ] In truth , he didn't need to do anything . Celeste didn't need to promise anything . [] Since Celeste trusted Adrian so much , since she claimed they loved each other so deeply well then , let him see just how far this laughable trust between them could go . Celeste had recently taken on a new project . These past days she'd been swamped , rarely in contact with Adrian . [ ] Their last conversation had been two days ago , when Adrian told her the lab's problems were resolved . [ ] Chapter 22 Though that day she'd simply eaten a meal with Dominic , she didn't understand why he'd suddenly backed off . But at least it let her breathe a little easier these past few days . ] That evening , Celeste came home and opened the door to find the lights on . [ ] She froze , then turned to see Adrian standing by the floor - to - ceiling window , gazing at the quiet night outside . His solitary silhouette looked so lonely in the darkness . Celeste watched for a moment , then asked with a smile , " What brings you here today ? " Adrian didn't answer . [ ] Celeste walked over smiling and hugged his waist from behind . " Have you eaten dinner ? " ] Adrian was silent for a moment , then turned to look at her deeply before finally saying , " No. " His voice was low . Celeste released him , pulling his arm to make him turn around . Only then did she see the dejection on his face . [ ] " What's wrong ? " She looked up at him , asking soothingly , " Is the research going well ? " Adrian gazed at her . " No. " " Got lost on the way here and it took too long ? " [ ] " NO " " Family matters ? " ] Adrian didn't answer . He looked down at her , lips pressed tight . " You went to see Dominic , didn't you ? " ]