Chapter 5 Dominic didn't stay that night . [] The next day , his assistant delivered over a dozen Louis Vuitton bags from the current season's collection . [ ] Inside one was a card and a property deed for central London real estate . The assistant said , "The five million in the account and the property are gifts from Mr. Ashford for your graduation . " ] ] A graduation gift - but Celeste knew this was compensation for throwing out her belongings yesterday . [ ] He'd always been generous with his mistresses . ] ] Celeste thanked him . As the assistant turned to leave , she couldn't help asking , " Will he be coming by these next few days ? " ] ] The assistant replied , " Mr. Ashford delayed significant company business for Miss Harlow's debut concert . Once it's over , he'll return to China immediately to handle affairs . He probably won't be back until next month . " ] ] But she wouldn't be here next month . ] After a long silence , Celeste opened her phone and bought a ticket to Vivienne's concert . [ ] At noon , clestemt tits at the university cafe listening on her grumble indignantly ! " So annoying ! My res proposal got rejected again - they're saving the spot for Adrian Ashford . Three professors are falling over themselves bagla g him projects , but he turned them all down to go back to China . And the professors are still waiting for him ! If he doesn't want it , give it to me ! " [ ] Adrian Ashford was famous in London's international student circles - brilliant grades , gorgeous , and while everyone else was academic overachievers , he was practically worshipped as an academic god . [ ] Celeste had heard his name when she first enrolled . [ ] Back then , Iris had gushed about him , swearing she'd hook him . [ ] Four years later , she'd barely seen him but had somehow ended up hating him instead . Celeste couldn't help but smile . Iris shot her a look . " Why aren't you coming to the library with me after lunch ? Where are you going ? " ] }] " A piano concert . Want to come ? " [ She showed Iris the ticket . Iris glanced at it dismissively . " I've heard of her- some third - rate pianist propped up by money . No thanks . You shouldn't go either . " [ ] Celeste just smiled without responding . She shouldn't go . She wasn't supposed to get involved in her patron's life . ] But if Dominic flew straight back to China after the concert , this would be her last chance to see him . [] She wanted to see him one more time . [ ] What Celeste didn't expect was to arrive late . By the time she reached the concert hall , the performance had already begun . [ ] She slipped into the dim auditorium , the lighting too low to make out faces in the audience . [] But Celeste spotted Dominic in the front row immediately . [ ] He sat in darkness , head tilted up , gazing intently at the single spotlight on She'd never seen that look in his eyes before . [ ] stage . Like a blue glow emerging from the ocean depths - only in darkness could his emotions surge and flow freely from his eyes . [ ] Celeste stared , transfixed , feeling something block her chest , she couldn't move . [ ] Just then , the plece ended ] Vivienne rose to bow and address the audience . " For this concert , I most want to thank my time . " Her shy , sweet words drew laughter from the audience . ] ] Amid the laughter , Celeste watched Dominic's expression darken , his knuckles going white as his fist clenched . ] The host's gaze swept the audience . " I believe the second Ashford son is also here tonight . " Vivienne smiled graciously . " Yes , well , besides being family , we're also very good friends . " ] Dominic shot to his feet and strode toward the exit . ] They collided without warning . [ ] Celeste had nowhere to hide . And Dominic's icy gaze froze over her face , inch by inch . ] Celeste forced a smile , about to speak , when Dominic suddenly grabbed her wrist and pulled her out of the concert hall . His strides were long . Celeste was practically dragged to the car . ] The driver tactfully got out . [ ] The moment the car door closed , Dominic's lips crashed down on hers without warning . [] The kiss was cold , angry , utterly devoid of tenderness - like pure venting . Celeste couldn't breathe . Dominic's grip bruised her wrist . Her chest tightened until she felt like she was suffocating . ] ] Like Dominic's pain was seeping into her heart through this kiss , drop by drop . [ ] Celeste stammered , " Mr. Ashford , not here- " ] ] " Shut up ! " ] ] Dominic's rebuke was sharp . Then his movements turned violent . [ ] So Celeste went silent . She bit down hard , not daring to make another sound . [ ] Pain and discomfort took turns twisting her heart . Through swallowed whimpers , she told herself this was fair - she'd gotten so much , she had to pay an equal price . Fair . Celeste closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Dominic's neck . Maybe her obedience made Dominic gradually soften . At the end , he leaned down , trailing kisses along her neck , his voice hoarse as he murmured in her ear . [ ] " I love you ... " Celeste's heart lurched - then she heard Dominic whisper : " Vivienne . " [ ] Sugar Daddy 1.67 Nob . 1 Guia Phi ) a Nerd Who Activostly Respects Me