109: Good Dogs Don't Stand in the Way

The thought of lovers in the throes of passion? Upon reflecting on this, Bruno's hand clenched into a fist, the veins not only bulging on his hand, but also on his forehead. "Bruno." Adeline followed his gaze. Indeed, Lizzie was a natural temptress, one Jacob wasn't enough, now she had the heir to the Lin family laughing with her, their gazes intimate and flirtatious.

However, Bruno's demeanor and expression unsettled her. Was he angry because of her? Lizzie had repeatedly caused him to break his principles. The usually ruthless Bruno was even willing to let go of a project worth hundreds of millions simply because of a word from Lizzie.

Bruno indifferently retracted his gaze. Her laughter had deeply hurt him, but this feeling lasted only for a brief moment, disappearing without a trace in the next second. He turned his head, looked at Adeline, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Adeline knew better than to probe his thoughts. She would do everything she could to protect thei