Adrian's dark pupils reflected her face. His voice was calm and steady as he spoke, "From now on, no one can force you to do anything you don't like."
He paused, then added, "Including me."
Adrian told Serena again and again, tirelessly, over and over.
You have a new beginning, you're going to become truly formidable, you'll be able to protect yourself very well.
Many people will admire you, fear you, envy you.
No one will ever dare to bully you again. You won't have to tiptoe through life anymore.
Their souls were too in sync—oftentimes, just a glance was enough to understand each other's inner worlds entirely.
Adrian was born at the peak of power and wealth, everything had always gone his way; he used to be controlling and indifferent, and there were only a handful of people and things in this world he truly cared about.
And Serena was the most unique among them all.
Compared to controlling her, he cared more about her feelings.
