Chapter 222
Chapter 222:
Adrian cut Simon a sharp, icy look from the corner of his eye. “If you’re that interested, you can have Daisy Ross p>
Simon instantly raised both hands as though warding off trouble. “Whoa, don’t drag me into that mess. I don’t do clingy girls. Daisy Ross? Please. I knew her as a kid. If she started crying, it was like a storm that wouldn’t quit. The memory alone makes me break out in hives p>
Of course, Simon couldn’t resist needling further. “Still, I remember how she used to look at you with those sneaking glances, hovering in the background like some lovesick ghost. Guess she never shook that little crush, huh? Still hanging around after all these years p>
Adrian’s lips curved into a sly smile. “So, you’re familiar with her then. Perfect. She’s yours to handle now p>
Simon’s grin collapsed, leaving him groaning. “Damn it, Adrian. I was kidding, alright? Don’t pawn her off on me p>
Adrian didn’t so much as flinch. He pressed the intercom. “Neil. Come to my office now p>
Seconds later, Neil appeared at the door. “Mr. Knight p>
“Start putting pressure on the Ross family’s ventures in Prasti. Make it so uncomfortable they’ll be forced to retreat. And tangle Knight Group up in enough red tape that they choke on it. They won’t have time to play games. And…” Adrian laid everything out step by step, making sure nothing could slip through the cracks.
When it involved Sophie, there was no margin for error.
Neil listened, absorbed every word, and gave a crisp nod. “Understood, sir.” Then he vanished as quickly as he had come.
Simon let out a low whistle. “Harsh. The girl’s just hung up on you. You really think that calls for the nuclear option p>
𝘘𝗎𝖺𝗹𝗂𝘵у 𝘵𝗋𝗮n𝘴𝗅a𝗍i𝘰𝗻s 𝘰𝗻 𝗀al𝗻𝗼𝘃е𝘭𝘀.с𝗼𝘮
Adrian’s eyes flicked to him, calm but deadly serious. “She made Sophie a target. That’s where it ends p>
His gaze sharpened like a blade. “And if you keep running your mouth, I’ll line up a dozen blind dates for you. Let you enjoy the thrill of being smothered. Anyway, you don’t have the courage to pursue the one you love p>
Simon scrambled to wave him off, laughter breaking nervously. “Okay, okay, point taken. I’ll shut up. From this day forward, I’m your personal relationship bodyguard. No strays, no weeds, just pure Adrian-and-Sophie paradise p>
Sophie had expected some quiet days ahead, planning to stay under the radar for a while.
She thought she would use the time to guide her junior designers, training them up so they could take on clients themselves and bring in more work.
That was when Juliet came rushing over, grinning from ear to ear. “Sophie! Huge news. Angie Crawford from LUXE Fashion specifically asked for you. She wants you to style the jewelry for their next issue p>
Sophie blinked hard, sure she had misheard. “Wait, what about the whole contract mess with Daisy p>
Juliet waved that away with confidence. “Miss Crawford heard about it. She’s sending her legal team to handle Daisy and even offered to cover the penalty herself p>
She gave Sophie an encouraging wink. “She’s a fan of your work p>
Sophie was floored. She hadn’t expected anything good to come out of that fiasco, let alone this.
She shot Angie a quick message. “I don’t even know how to thank you. You’ve done so much for me. I feel like I’ll never be able to repay it p>
The reply came almost instantly, full of warmth.
“None of that. I truly want to collaborate with you. Your calendar’s always slammed, so having you this time is a win for me.” Angie even added a smiley.
Sophie read the text and felt her chest swell with relief. “Truly, thank you for saving me there p>
This time, Angie’s answer had a playful edge.
“Didn’t we agree we’re friends? Cut out the formal stuff, or I’ll be mad p>