The Bigshot Married Himself to the Heiress-Chapter 37 - 0: Responding to His Love

Child? Sienna Johnson had almost forgotten about the child. When she was kidnapped by Charlie Parker, she lied about being pregnant to get Adrian Desmond to save her. Now, Adrian was looking forward to holding his son, but Sienna didn’t know where to get a child for him.

"...Do you want a son?" Sienna frowned, feeling that the roast chicken she held was no longer appetizing.

Adrian didn’t understand why Sienna’s mood suddenly plummeted. Thinking she might be afraid she couldn’t give birth to a son, he comforted her, "I would also like it if our daughter was like you."

The problem was, in ten months, she wouldn’t be able to give birth to either a son or a daughter. Should she pretend to miscarry? Would Adrian see through her lie?

Sienna stared at Adrian, wondering if she should act out a miscarriage. He was puzzled as he stuffed the roast chicken into her mouth, saying, "Hurry up and eat. It won’t taste good when it’s cold."

"I’m full. You can have it." Sienna handed the chicken to Adrian, washed her hands, and lay down on the bed.

Adrian watched her say she was full after gnawing on a chicken leg, not knowing what to say. "You should eat more. You’re eating too little."

"I’m full."

"I’ve heard that pregnant women can eat a lot. Why do you still eat so little?" Adrian muttered. "If you eat so little, my son will be born thinner than a kitten, won’t he?"

Sienna couldn’t bear to hear him mention the "child" anymore. She dared not even imagine how Adrian would punish her if he found out she wasn’t pregnant.

"Adrian..."

"Hmm?" Adrian looked at her back, waiting for her to speak.

"How much do you love me?"

"More than you can imagine." He wasn’t stingy in expressing his love. He looked forward to Sienna reciprocating his feelings, but whenever this topic came up, she would retreat into her shell.

"Would you still love me if I can’t give birth to a child?" Sienna needed a life-saving talisman for herself, not knowing if Adrian would kill her in a fit of rage.

Love? That was based on obedience and loyalty. She had escaped multiple times and was now lying to him; her own situation was precarious.

"Are you under too much pressure? Relax. When it’s time for you to give birth, I’ll take you back to Abyanabad and find the best obstetrician and gynecologist for you." Adrian thought Sienna was worried about the dangers of childbirth, so he comforted her.

Sienna didn’t ask any further and closed her eyes to sleep, deciding to take things one step at a time.

「The next morning,」 Walter Klein arrived with his men. Seeing that Adrian was safe, Walter finally relaxed.

"’Tatu, following the Sixth Master’s instructions, spread the news of Uncle’s death,’ Walter reported. ’Once the news spread, his former subordinates led their own armed forces, fighting to the death for his position. Patrick Morris heard about it and took his men back as well. Sixth Master, we’re safe now.’"

Everything was as Adrian had expected. Patrick was ambitious too. Uncle’s position was too tempting, even for Patrick, so he gave up avenging Uncle and took his men back to fight for it.

Adrian surveyed his men. Three had been lost, and he couldn’t help but feel a pang of pain. "What about Seth, Jasper, and Maxim?"

The eyes of the crowd darkened, their expressions filled with grief. Walter responded, "Dead!"

Adrian said, "Give them a proper burial and take care of their families!"

Adrian treated the families of his subordinates very generously. If one of them died in the line of duty, Adrian would support their parents, wife, and young children. This was why his men were so loyal to him.

Xavier Young had been closest to Jasper; they shared a life-and-death bond. Now that Jasper was dead, Xavier was heartbroken and furious. With red eyes, he stared at Sienna and blamed her. "It’s all because of this woman! If it weren’t for her, Jasper wouldn’t have died! Sixth Master, you can have any woman you want. Just kill this troublemaker and spare us more trouble!"

Sienna was startled and looked to Adrian for protection.

Adrian held Sienna’s hand and said to Xavier, "She is my woman! Whatever trouble she causes, I will bear it alone. Xavier, if you’re not satisfied, come at me. If you want revenge, come at me too! But..." Adrian swept his gaze across everyone present, speaking sternly, "Anyone who disrespects my woman is disrespecting me. Anyone who harbors untoward thoughts about my woman should prepare for my revenge!"

Sienna’s hand was firmly grasped in Adrian’s large one, her heart thumping wildly. Her eyes sparkled with a shattered light. "Adrian..."

Xavier, refusing to submit, stepped forward but was blocked by Walter. "Sixth Master," Walter said, "our duty is to protect your safety. Jasper and the others died fulfilling that duty. However, Sixth Master, don’t forget about Sister-in-law’s escape attempt.

"Women shouldn’t be spoiled too much. When they’re spoiled, they become arrogant and lose all sense of proportion." Walter finished speaking and glanced at Sienna, his eyes cold.

Sienna lowered her head, biting her lip, and said nothing.

「On the journey back,」 Sienna stayed in her cabin and didn’t come out. She knew she had no allies now. The thought of those she had drugged and of returning to the island made her uneasy.

Sienna hugged Adrian, worriedly asking, "Your men hate me so much. Will they kill me when you’re not around?"

"Are you scared now?"

Sienna remained silent.

"Will you run away again?"

"If you’re not good to me, I will!"

Adrian slapped her bottom, making a crisp sound. Sienna covered her backside, glaring at him with feigned anger. "I’m not a child! Why do you always hit my butt?!"

"If you don’t behave, I’ll hit you!"

"You dare!"

Sienna slapped him on the body. Adrian’s mouth fell slightly open, looking surprised at this audacious woman.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" Her eyes were full of life, and she seemed to have truly come alive. She was unlike the previous Sienna, who, though beautiful, had been lifeless. Adrian looked at Sienna and said, "You seem different from before."

"How am I different?"

"You’re much bolder!"

Sienna wrapped her arms around his neck, planting a kiss on his cheek. "So, do you prefer me bolder, or more timid?"

"In bed, I like you bolder!" Adrian pinned her down, his fingers tangling in her hair, tracing slow patterns. Their gazes locked. Sienna looked at Adrian and said gently, "Adrian, I love you!"

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