Melissa is awestruck to hear from Adrian that he did not report Josias to the loan shark out of respect for her.
Josias frowns and remains hidden in the hallway to hear more.
Adrian approaches Melissa and speaks calmly, "I knew you would hate it if you knew I was collaborating with that crook, so I never meant to do it on purpose."
Adrian only omits that he did, yes, have contact with the loan shark. Contact that ended up hurting his father.
Melissa calms down and smiles, "Congratulations, Adrian. That's reassuring. But, I would like to know that you also care about my fiancé."
"A man never cares about another man's life, Melissa!" Adrian growls bitterly, "He only cares about saving a woman's life. I would never put you in danger. But, if you didn't work here as a secretary, of course, I would have already delivered Josias's head to the loan shark!"
Melissa shatters her smile and stands up. "So, to me, you are no better a person for i
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