His Domineering Lover

The gunshot made a sensation in the lobby.

Aleigha walked out of the elevator, and people in panic thronged toward her. She insisted on squeezing out of the crowd and walked toward the hotel entrance with her hands on her belly. Bang!

She heard another gunshot, and fearful screams filled in the air.

Suddenly, Aleigha, in a state of panic, was caught by a cold hand. Looking back, she saw a pair of gloomy eyes, 'Thank God! Adrian!'

"I will escort you out of here."

"Whose trick?"

"It's running out of time. Let's leave here first."

Adrian would like to lead Aleigha to a safe place as soon as possible. Several bodyguards followed closely.

When they were out of the hotel, there was a terrific bang, and debris flew around.

Adrian, who held Aleigha in his arms, carried her up immediately and rushed to their car not far away.

Out of the blue, several strangers showed up and shot Adrian and his men, who were trying to get in their cars.

Soon, two bodyguards fell into a pool of blood.

"Let's go."

Adrian roared coldly and didn't let go of Aleigha.

The driver was sharp and quick enough to start the car before those gunners came any closer.

"Damn it!"

Adrian couldn't help cursing when looking back at those gunners.

"Who is their boss?"

"I don't know yet. Let's leave first."

The car drove all the way to the airport. Adrian and Aleigha flew back to City A without hesitation.

Adrian's phone rang upon his arrival at City A.

"Mr. Xiao, how do you like my gift?"

"Maurice!"

"Adrian, I felt hurt that you missed my birthday party. To heal my broken heart, you must suffer."

Adrian hung up the phone without scruple and looked surprisingly peaceful, but Aleigha was familiar with this sign; that was, Adrian was furious now. Jaidyn came soon after they were home.

"You are well-informed."

Adrian's face darkened, and he stared at Jaidyn coldly.

"I didn't suffer less than you. I forgot his invitation too. He almost blew off my house!"

Jaidyn forced a smile.

Adrian was unhappy. If not for Aleigha, he would have given those gunners he*l right on the spot.

For the sake of Aleigha, he decided to retreat, in an awful way.

Now, he felt suffocated by the anger.

"Maurice has an underground casino in Las Vegas. It is said that it runs well. I have some friends over there, what do you think?" Jaidyn looked at Adrian with a faint smile on his face. Aleigha couldn't help shooting a glance at Jaidyn, thinking that this was a bad boy. "We'll leave tomorrow."

Adrian felt hurt in pride in this retreat and was resolute to seek revenge.

"That's it. We will confront him directly."

The maids served a good supper, and Adrian invited Jaidyn to stay for dinner.

Fatigued, Aleigha went upstairs soon.

It was quiet downstairs, and Adrian and Jaidyn chatted in a low voice.

Aleigha did some reading on the bed. There were some knocks on the window when she intended to sleep.

The sound was muffled and dull, as if someone hit the wall with his head.

Aleigha was bold. She got off the bed and walked to the window.

Her bedroom was on the second floor, and there was a parterre behind her window. Along the parterre were iron fences. So, it was not easy for humans to climb up through those slippy walls, except geckos. "Why are you deliberately mystifying? Why don't you come out to see me?"

Aleigha pushed open the window and looked around. She did not see anyone, and the knocks disappeared in an instant.

The knocks came from the same floor, but she could see nobody. With a dark face, Aleigha left her bedroom.

The room next door was a guest

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room. It was locked usually when there were no guests around. Sometimes, the servants opened it

to do the clearing.

What's more, Adrian and Jaidyn were downstairs, and no servants should dare to do a trick.

Her moves aroused Adrian's attention.

"What's wrong?"

"Someone in this room."

Adrian ran upstairs immediately.

He pulled Aleigha behind his back and turned the doorknob, but it was locked.

"Sofia, bring me the key."

Adrian shouted.

Hearing the call, Sofia, working in the kitchen, came to Adrian immediately.

"Sofia, the key to this room."

Sofia froze for a moment. She fumbled the bunch of keys for a long time but failed to find it.

"Never mind."

Adrian asked Aleigha to step aside. Then, he lifted his leg and kicked open the door.

It was dark inside the room. Aleigha leaned forward to check with confusion.

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Adrian walked into the room and turned on the lights. He saw nobody but the furniture; what was more, the windows were closed.

"Aleigha, are you sure that the noise came from this room?"

Adrian walked out and asked in a gentle voice.

"Yes. No doubt."

Aleigha blinked her eyes for sure.

"Miss Gardner, will there be a mistake?"

Sofia walked up and whined out.

"I'm not deaf. The noise lasted for a while, and I'm sure about it."

Aleigha was exasperated, pushing Adrian away and walking into the room directly. She looked around, and her gaze fixated on the wardrobe finally.

She stepped forward quickly and pulled open the wardrobe swiftly. It was empty inside.

"Why?"

Aleigha whispered to herself.

"Aleigha, I think you are too tired." Adrian walked up with concerns.

"Maybe you are right. Well, I can use some rest now."

Aleigha, in a sulk, returned to her room. She was sure that she didn't mishear the knocks.

Something was wrong.

After Jaidyn left, Adrian went to the bedroom to find that Aleigha, lying on the bed, stared at the ceiling blankly.

"Aleigha, what's the matter?"

"Adrian, I always feel that something is wrong with Sofia."

"How come? Sofia has been in the Xiao family for more than 30 years, and the elders in the family trust her very much. She won't harm us."

"I feel ill at ease. She didn't find the key tonight."

"Sometimes it happens. Don't run wild with your imagination. Sleep now. It is getting late."

Adrian caressed Aleigha's cheek like coaxing a baby.

Aleigha closed her eyes and

pretended to sleep. The confusion in

her mind loomed largely. Adrian believed in Sofia, so she did have an akoasm tonight?

It was a sleepless night for Aleigha、

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hour.

Sofia was scolding two servants when Aleigha arrived. She smiled at Aleigha for a second and then went on to what she was doing.

"Sofia, come here."

"What's up, Miss Gardner?"

"I'm Adrian's wife. Why do you keep calling me Miss Gardner?" "Adrian acknowledges you as his wife, so I call you Miss Gardner."