Married by Accident, Taming the Billionaire novel Chapter 256

Chapter 256 Let Him Worry About Cecelia Once 

Cecelia caught a glimpse of a tall figure entering. When she turned her head and saw it was Remington, she was slightly surprised. "Remington, why are you here?" 

"I... was just passing by, thought I'd say hello." 

Remington walked over, and his gaze naturally fell upon Adam. "This is your friend?" 

"Yes, this is Adam." 

Cecelia had already figured it out - Remington had deliberately followed her to ensure she wasn't dining with other men. 

"Nice to meet you, Adam." 

Remington extended his hand, and Adam stood up to shake hands. "Mr. Nelson, I've heard a lot about you." 

Knowing Cecelia naturally meant knowing Remington. Adam knew his reputation, and making himself a new acquaintance wasn't a bad idea. 

However, Remington seemed to harbor some hostility toward him. When they shook hands, Adam could feel him squeezing his hand forcefully. 

If he hadn't been trained, his palm might have been crushed. 

The two men exchanged smiles while shaking hands in a subtle competition. 

Remington was trying to probe how good Adam was at fighting. 

"That's enough shaking." 

Cecelia reminded them. 

"Sure, please have a seat." 

Remington took the initiative, inviting Adam to sit down. "Adam, where are you from?" 

"I'm a local." 

Adam replied with a faint smile. 

Hearing this response, Remington knew that Adam wasn't being truthful. He had investigated Adam before, and there was no information about him here. 

Whenever he encountered someone with "no records found," he had to be cautious. 

"Do you drink?" 

Remington asked again. 

"I can, but I don't usually drink," Adam explained. 

"Interesting, I also don't usually drink, but today, I'm honored to meet you. Let's have a drink!" 

Remington called the waiter, "Bring the best wine you have here!" 

Cecelia turned to Remington, lowering her voice, "What are you up to?" 

"What can I do? I'm here to drink with this gentleman; your friend is my friend." 

Remington assumed the host's posture; today, he was determined to "entertain" this Adam properly. 

Watching Remington and Cecelia chat, Adam found an excuse to leave, "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom." 

After Adam left, Remington turned to Cecelia. "I think something's off about Adam." 

"What do you mean?" 

"He said he's a local, but there's no information about him. I think he's lying." 

"I haven't known him long, and he doesn't need to tell me everything. I won't share too much with him either." 

Cecelia felt the same as Remington; they both sensed something was amiss. 

So far, she hadn't intended to become close to Adam. She had invited him for a meal to express her gratitude. 

"Don't be tricked by his attractive young appearance. He's not as handsome as me." 

That was the main point Remington had come to say. 

Cecelia couldn't help but laugh. "You think I'm an easily fooled naive girl?" 

"I'm just worried you won't be able to resist a handsome young man." 

"Stop it!"