Chapter 140
Chapter 140:
Adrian couldn’t help but hide a smirk as he wandered the mall beside Sophie.
When they passed a high-end men’s underwear boutique, he slowed to a stop, glancing at the window display. Then, turning to Sophie—who was laser-focused on the hunt for the perfect gift—he teased, “How about something from here p>
Sophie saw the window display, her cheeks instantly flooding with color. She shot him a mock glare, half embarrassed, half exasperated. “Adrian, can you please take this seriously? I’m actually trying to pick out a present p>
“I am being serious.” Adrian feigned innocence, his eyes wide. “Aren’t you looking for a guy’s gift? This place seems practical enough p>
𝘛𝗵𝗲 𝘣𝖾ѕ𝘁 r𝘦а𝘥𝗂ng е𝗑𝘱еr𝗂en𝖼𝖾 𝗼𝘯
She just stared at him, lost for words, starting to regret dragging him along for this shopping trip.
They moved along until they reached a store displaying all kinds of men’s belts.
Adrian gestured toward the rack, suggesting, “Maybe a belt p>
Sophie paused, considering. “A belt isn’t a bad idea p>
Adrian leaned close, his voice low and teasing, just for her. “You know, there’s a saying—when a woman gifts a man a belt, it means only she gets to undo it. Are you sure you want to send that message p>
“What?!” Sophie jerked back as if he had zapped her, her face fiery. “Adrian! You’re impossible! There’s no way I’m giving that sort of gift. Get your head out of the gutter p>
Afraid the clerk might catch wind of their conversation, Sophie grabbed Adrian’s arm and dragged him away from the belts, her face still flaming.
Adrian let her pull him along, a small, amused smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
Sophie’s overreaction to the belt made Adrian pause for a moment. A hint of doubt slipped in. Maybe she really wasn’t shopping for him after all.
But as they wandered past a boutique filled with elegant pens, Sophie’s face lit up. “Pens! These are just right—practical, tasteful, and you can’t misinterpret the meaning p>
Adrian glanced at the display, imagining what it would be like to receive one from her. The idea brought a subtle smile to his lips.
“Pens are a smart pick,” he said.
Inside, the clerk eagerly brought out their finest selections, laying out a row of polished, understated designs.
Sophie looked through them, then turned to Adrian for help. “Which do you think feels most right p>
Adrian pointed out a pen with simple, timeless lines.
Sophie turned it over in her hands, grinning at its perfect weight and finish. “Yes, this is it. I’ll get this one p>
Before Sophie could even ask, the salesperson’s face lit up. “A wonderful selection, ma’am. This pen is part of our limited collector’s line—priced at $18,000 p>