Doted by Many: I became the Top-Tier Celebrity!-Chapter 358 - 357: You’re a Man, So Learn to Be a Gentleman
She traced a circle on his chest with her index finger, squinting slightly, her voice becoming even more seductive: "Since Aiden is so heartless, but kept my photos in his emails, what does that mean, hmm?"
Aiden Shaw’s eyes still showed no ripple of emotion, though the hand behind his back clenched tightly.
"Does Aiden know that this amounts to theft?"
Tiana Thorne watched his every move, her eyes delving into his gaze, feeling that his expression was deeply profound, like a pool of still water, cold yet clear, but unfathomable, leaving one puzzled.
Aiden Shaw’s sharp eyebrows twitched slightly before he slowly asked her, "Miss Thorne, without permission, hired a hacker to break into my email, what crime would you call that?"
Ha?
This guy really knows how to twist the truth.
"You stole my photos first."
Aiden Shaw: "There are many confidential materials in the email, not only related to my entertainment industry empire but also other properties. Miss Thorne, last month, the design plans for my company’s new amusement park were stolen. This is a billion-dollar project, and I need to pinpoint suspects, you seem to be the first on the list."
Suddenly, Tiana Thorne felt like one with superior skills was dealing with a mischievous entity.
This man was seriously pinning such a huge blame on her in a righteous manner.
Tiana Thorne, however, remained utterly unflustered, lazily curled her lips in a smile: "I didn’t expect the usually reticent Fourth Master to be so eloquent, but as a small actress in the entertainment industry, what would I do with your design plans?"
"Perhaps you didn’t steal them, but the hacker you hired might have," Aiden Shaw said in a low, steady voice.
Tiana Thorne: "..."
What crime is there to accuse her of if there isn’t any?
This time, Tiana Thorne wasn’t pleased: "Are you sure it was only after your email was hacked that the design plans went missing?"
"Yes."
"He wouldn’t do such a thing," Tiana Thorne replied.
Aiden Shaw was silent for a few seconds, looking at her charming eyes, unwavering, he asked, "What is he to you, for you to vouch for him over a billion-dollar project?"
"Naturally, he is someone I trust."
"Oh?"
Tiana Thorne figured, if it was indeed her who had the hacker brother break into his email, leading to his password not being as strong as before and resulting in the design plans being stolen, then indeed, she bore half the responsibility.
She was not someone who shirked responsibility or nonsensically shouldered unnecessary troubles like some hypocrite saint, after pondering for a while, she dropped the mischievous air, and solemnly said, "I will help you investigate this matter."
"Investigate?"
"Of course, if it is related to me, I will hunt down the scumbag who stole your design plans. Should my investigation show that it doesn’t concern me, then Fourth Master must apologize to me," Tiana Thorne said lazily, as if she didn’t think it was a troublesome matter.
Aiden Shaw: "No need."
"No need?" Now, Tiana Thorne was a bit puzzled: "Why?"
"My matters don’t require anyone else to interfere," Aiden Shaw’s tone was still indifferent.
Tiana Thorne smiled instead of getting angry: "Could it be that Fourth Master knows he’s wrongfully accusing me and is feeling guilty?"
Aiden Shaw’s voice remained cold, without a hint of emotion: "Once I find out, I will tell you. Miss Thorne, shouldn’t you be leaving, or are you considering spending the night at my place?"
The last question, with eyes slightly narrowed, seemed like sarcasm, but to Tiana Thorne, it sounded like a tease.
She curved her lips immediately: "Sure, just so I can see how well your hand is healing."
Aiden Shaw: "..."
Once in the car, Jesse Rivers felt the tension was reduced, so he dared to ask, "Miss Thorne, where is your hotel? I can drive you back."
Aiden Shaw answered for her in a low voice: "To my place."
Jesse Rivers: "... Yes."
This really was more thrilling than a battle.
The atmosphere was so dangerous just moments ago, and now they’re getting along again?
Tiana Thorne lazily leaned against the sofa, seemingly uncomfortable in her position, and with the influence of alcohol, leaned on his shoulder.
Feeling his slightly tensed shoulder, Tiana Thorne frowned: "I haven’t torn your clothes to force myself on you, it’s just leaning a bit, you should learn to be a gentleman."
Aiden Shaw: "..."
Jesse Rivers: "..."
Leaning on him, Tiana Thorne suddenly remembered that she had asked Aiden Shaw about the photos, and he hadn’t answered but instead brought up the major issue of the design plans being stolen.
Whether he intentionally dodged or was displeased knowing she hacked his email, remains unclear.
In any case, the question about the photos still went unanswered.
Asking again now would seem too pretentious, an opportunity would have to be found next time.
Tiana Thorne quieted down, sensing the unique cold scent on Aiden Shaw’s body, the orchid and musk aroma slightly swaying one’s mind; such a man was surprisingly born with a cold, ascetic temperament. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
It was precisely this that made her want to conquer him, to tear apart his aloofness.
However, he was like a thousand-year-old iceberg, never melting, truly uninterested in her.
The more it was like this, the more frustrated she became, feeling tormented, incessantly doubting if her charm was dwindling.
But such matters can’t be rushed.
Once she captured his heart, she would have her revenge for the cold indifference he always displayed, making him love but unable to attain, drowning in anguish.
Tiana Thorne curved her lips into a smile, imagining Aiden Shaw’s deep affection yet inability to obtain, it was simply thrilling just thinking about it.
It seemed this illness needed to be treated soon.
All affection stems from possessiveness, doesn’t it?
Thinking of this, Tiana Thorne lazily asked, "Fourth Master Aiden, I seem to have found a way to cure your illness, would you like your illness to get better soon?"
Aiden Shaw didn’t respond, his eyes were unfathomable.
Tiana Thorne couldn’t see his expression, but she couldn’t help laughing.
For an ascetic young master like him, who was accustomed to his current unrestrained lifestyle, could she truly expect him to answer affirmatively?
"Even though Fourth Master shows no interest in matters between men and women, you pursue perfection. Since I’ve thought of a way to cure your illness, I aim to fulfill my promise to heal you. May I move into your place, would that be convenient?"
Jesse Rivers couldn’t help the excitement in his heart.
Fourth Master was saved!
He finally spoke: "All right."
His voice was as clear and melodic as ever, and especially at this time, with her a little tipsy, she found herself somewhat entranced.
In a daze, Tiana Thorne murmured in a half-dreaming state, calling him: "Aiden~"
"Hmm?"
Her voice was soft: "If I could heal your illness, would you... agree to do something for me?"
Aiden Shaw looked into the rearview mirror, seeing her eyebrows furrowed, eyes narrowed into thin slits, unable to discern her mood, only sensing a lack of her usual playful laziness, replaced with solemn melancholy.
His Adam’s apple bobbed: "What is it?"
