Chapter 645: Poverty Can't Diminish Ambition

As soon as Cecilia Vaughn finished speaking, the drama’s plot took a sharp turn. Because the female lead asked the class committee for help yesterday, the male lead suddenly pressed her against the wall in the classroom and kissed her passionately.

Ugh… The face-slap came too fast, like a tornado.

Cecilia stared in shock at the scene on TV. She’d been following this college romance drama for almost half a month. Earlier, the male and female leads were so pure, at most holding hands. Cecilia saw the sarcastic comments on the screen and thought they probably wouldn’t even kiss in the show.

Who would’ve thought… Their first onscreen kiss was sparked by intense jealousy…

Awkward…

Embarrassed, Cecilia felt uneasy meeting Adrian Law’s eyes.

Yet, that shameless guy just smirked mischievously and leaned his arm on the corner between the girl’s shoulder and the sofa, looking incredibly domineering.

“Cecilia, so you like this kind of scene?”

“No…”

Cecilia, knowing she was at a loss, quickly raised her head proudly and shot back.

Adrian’s lips curled into a slight smile.

“So, what do you like? Someone like me?”

“…”

How could this guy be so shameless and narcissistic?

If she’d known from the first day they met that beneath Adrian’s cold exterior was a wolf, she’d have fled long ago, right?

Thinking this, Cecilia felt conflicted inside.

Alright, although getting to know Adrian better was quite different from her first impression, how could someone pin down love with just one framework?

…

A person is supposed to have myriad subtle changes, but ordinary people are too far away to notice closely.

So, sometimes, people say they often show their kindest and most courteous side to strangers, while their worst side is saved for those closest to them.

…

Of course, Adrian’s behavior was far from truly bad.

Cecilia knew this too and simply stood up, intending to turn off the TV.

“Alright, alright, I admit I like you more than the male lead of the drama. I’m going to turn off the TV, not watching anymore.”

“So, do you really like some small star in this drama?”

The man’s eyes were deep, the brilliance in his slanting phoenix eyes was extremely stunning, yet also extremely dangerous.

“Hey… There’s no need for you to look at me like that, right? I only like the character of the male lead, not the actor himself.”

Cecilia was not a fan of stars. If she had to be, she’d rather follow Claire Sinclair.

At least, among all the stars in the entertainment industry, Claire was the first to amaze her, and her acting deeply impressed Cecilia. Plus, since Claire played her favorite female lead, that ‘mom fan’ mentality overflowed.

…

Seeing Cecilia lost in thoughts about someone else, Adrian thought she was smitten with the male lead in the campus drama, his heart suddenly sinking.

“Cecilia, do you really like him that much? Hmm?”

???

What do you mean?

Cecilia thought she explained clearly enough. She glanced up, catching the man’s seemingly hurt eyes.

She felt a deep sense of awkwardness, like she had done something despicable like Seymour Callahan.

This isn’t good.

Just as Cecilia was feeling conflicted, Adrian lifted Cecilia’s slender arm, circling her hand around his back, as if they were embracing.

“Cecilia, even if you don’t want me anymore, I wouldn’t let go.”

The man softly sighed, his tone casual, but Cecilia couldn’t help but swallow.

In every joke, there might be a hint of sincerity.

Why does it feel like he’s about to turn dark?

Cecilia marvelled inside and quickly surrendered.

“How would I dare! I already said I don’t like that actor, just the character of the male lead.”

“What kind of character?”

Adrian frowned, glancing at the campus pretty boy on TV still entangled with the female lead.

“Because he looks good?”

“Uh… Not just that, the second male lead here is also quite handsome.”

With one careless remark from Cecilia, she saw a storm brewing in Adrian’s eyes.

Damn this jinx.

Why does it feel like she said the wrong thing again?

Cecilia quickly and playfully added.

“Of course, they’re not as handsome as you!”

This was also earnest.

…

Cecilia lightly coughed.

“Because the male lead here has good grades, a not-so-great family background, but he’s self-reliant, giving off a vibe of being beautiful, handsome, strong, yet tragic.”

???

What kind of character summary is that?

Adrian frowned again.

“Why do I feel like you mean it triggers your maternal instincts…”

“Pfft…”

Cecilia snickered, in a way, that’s true.

After all, tragic yet strong and beautiful characters in drama and novels are tools to draw in ‘mom fans.’

So, in the early stages of watching the drama, Cecilia didn’t mind the love plot between the male and female leads or the cries on the screen wondering why there weren’t any kissing scenes.

For her, just having gorgeous visuals and various inspirational yet humorous storylines, even if the core sometimes carried sadness, wrapped in laughter and teasing, it was a great script to kill time.

…

“Won’t admit it?”

Adrian pulled the girl into his arms, his long fingers gently caressing Cecilia’s fair cheeks.

“Cecilia, if my life was as tragic as you said, would you love me out of pity?”

“…”

This analogy is very strange.

Cecilia quickly shook her head.

“Sympathy is sympathy, love is love. Sometimes they overlap but they can’t be confused.”

As Cecilia spoke these truths, the man suddenly kissed her directly.

“I just need you to love me.”

The man dominantly declared, rubbing his highly toned abs against Cecilia’s side.

“Cecilia, I want to hold you.”

“…”

Isn’t it still broad daylight?

Cecilia wanted to protest, yet she was enveloped in the man’s faint bamboo scent already.

“Mmm…”

“Don’t refuse me, I don’t believe you don’t have any longing for me… Remember, who’s always crying and pleading in the end…”

Such things, aren’t only men who find irresistible once tasted.

Adrian smiled with a hint of meaning.

“Stop it!”

Cecilia’s face instantly flushed bright red.

She entirely felt the change in the man’s body, while Adrian’s intensely dominating kisses left Cecilia barely able to breathe.

She even felt the man’s slightly calloused hand already slipping under her clothes.

This shameless scoundrel…

“Your shoulder is still injured… Mmm…”

“It doesn’t matter anymore…”

The man chuckled lowly.

Cecilia wanted to retreat deeper into the sofa, only to be held tighter by the man.