A hint of doubt appeared in Adrian's light gray eyes as he tried to sound Carina out, "Steve is going to marry Violet. Are you doing this to get back at him?"
Carina was stunned for a moment, a hint of bitterness appearing in her heart as she said frankly, "He doesn't love me anymore, so why would he care if I marry someone else? It's meaningless to take revenge against him by doing this."
She paused, looked at Adrian's attractive face, and felt embarrassed by her shrewd yet blunt plan.
"I... I need someone powerful to stand up for me. I don't want to be bullied anymore. Since you happen to be single, I wanted to give it a try."
With that, she stared at the floor, sighing within.
He would most likely reject her.
Those who wanted to marry Adrian could form a line that extended from Sa
