The Game just got personal

Evelyn had dealt with powerful men before. She had faced ruthless businessmen in boardrooms, men who underestimated her simply because she was young and a woman. But Adrian West? He was a different kind of problem.

She could still feel the weight of his gaze from earlier, the way his words carried a challenge. But Evelyn wasn’t interested in games—especially not with him.

At least, that’s what she kept telling herself.

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Later That Evening – A Chance Encounter

Evelyn had barely stepped into the café near campus when she heard a familiar voice.

"Twice in one day, CEO. I’m starting to think you’re following me."

She sighed before turning. Adrian. Of course. He was leaning against the counter, a coffee cup in hand, looking completely at ease.

"Relax, West," she replied, stepping forward to place her order. "The world doesn’t revolve around you."

He smirked, watching as she tapped her card for payment. "You wound me, sweetheart."

Evelyn rolled her eyes. "Do people actually fall for that act?"

He grinned. "More than you’d think. But you? No. You’re different."

She exhaled, grabbing her drink. "And that bothers you, doesn’t it?"

Adrian took a step closer, his voice dropping slightly. "It intrigues me."

Their eyes met, and for the briefest second, the world around them faded. Evelyn felt an unfamiliar warmth in her chest, something dangerously close to attraction.

She was supposed to avoid men like him. Men who played mind games. Men who didn’t take no for an answer.

So why did she feel like she was the one getting pulled in?

Breaking the moment, Evelyn turned away. "Try not to get too intrigued, West. It won’t end well for you."

She walked out, leaving Adrian standing there, smirking to himself.

He liked this game.

And for the first time in a long time, he wasn’t sure if he was the one in control.

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Later That Night – Adrian’s Thoughts

Adrian sat in his penthouse, a glass of whiskey in hand, staring at the city skyline. His mind, however, was nowhere near business.

Evelyn.

She wasn’t like the women who threw themselves at him. She didn’t fear him, but she wasn’t naive either. She played by her own rules.

And that? That was dangerous.

Because the more she pulled away, the more he wanted to chase.

His phone buzzed.

Unknown Number: Careful, Adrian. You’re getting distracted.

His jaw tightened. He had a lot of enemies. People who wanted him to fail, to fall.

But the real question was… was Evelyn one of them?

Author’s Note

"That’s it for Chapter 3! The tension is getting real, and we all know Adrian isn’t the type to just let things go. What do you think—who’s playing who here?

The romance, the danger, and the stakes are only getting higher, so keep your eyes locked on this game of power. 😉

Wishing you all a night full of plot twists and exciting surprises!

- Spicy Noodles (Your chaotic author 🍜, making romance and danger go hand in hand!)

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