Chapter 159 I'll Follow Whatever You Say to the Letter

Gabriella clutched her burning cheek and fled back to the room she shared with Adrian, sobbing. "Adrian!" She threw herself into his arms, tears spilling like beads down her face. "That little tramp! She actually dared to hit me!" The sight of the clear handprint on Gabriella's face had Adrian's expression darkening at once. He cupped her cheeks, staring at the swelling with eyes full of fury and pain. It was outrageous. Nancy had barely returned and already dared to cause trouble on his turf, striking his beloved Gabriella. He was very much alive, and she shouldn't forget that. Rage surged through Adrian. He wanted nothing more than to storm over there and tear Nancy apart for her insolence. "Wait here. I'll get justice for you right now!" Adrian snapped. But Gabriella caught his arm, shaking her head through tears. "It's useless. She's hiding behind her chairwoman's title, and she even said I'm just from a branch family…" Her words pulled Adrian back to his senses, if onl