Chapter 12

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Adrian demanded in a tone filled with indignation. “I was definitely not-.”

The lady’s high pitched voice cut him off. “Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about. I clearly saw you peeking under my skirt.” Her accusation drew a wave of murmurs and gasps from the patrons at the restaurant.

“Some men are just too daring. Looking under a ladies skirt? What a pervert.” A woman scoffed in disgust.

“Can you believe this bumpkin? He surely deserves ten more slaps.” Another person voiced out.

Anita, who had witnessed the entire scene, knew the truth. “I’m sorry but you are mistaken,” she interjected, her voice firm. “He was simply tying his shoelace.”

“Stop trying to defend him and don’t interfere.” The lady put her finger up dismissively at Anita then turned to face Adrian with a look of disgust. “Only a weakling like you needs a woman to defend him.”

Adrian clenched his jaw and looked at her coldly. “You can’t just accuse me out of t