Chapter 50

The soft, coquettish tone in Grace's voice, coupled with her words, was like a heavy strike that shattered the countless defenses Adrian had built. It left nothing but ruins. When he turned away without hesitation, Grace felt a pang of disappointment. Was her seduction strategy ineffective, or was he simply not interested in her at all? Just then, a soft bath towel landed gently over her head. Looking up, she saw Adrian crouching before her, gently drying her hair with the towel. Then, she was wrapped up and carried out of the bathroom. Her eyes lit up. Just as she was about to wrap her arms around him, he grabbed her hands. "Get some rest. I'm sleeping in the guest room." "Ian, I think I caught a cold," Grace muttered pitifully. Then, she grabbed his hand and pressed it against her forehead. She'd planned to act weak and vulnerable to make him stay. However, Adrian withdrew his hand from her forehead and turned to leave the room, completely unmoved. Her competitive streak flar