Divorced My Cheating Husband, Married A Billionaire

Chapter 14: Moving In

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"In jewelry, one must make an impression," Adrian said during his presentation. "Stores must be located strategically at prime locations. Sales reps must be trained to know the quality of jewelry pieces. They must be presentable and know what best to recommend to clients..."

When Adrian presented his marketing plan to the class, he received praise. It was great! However, his methods were traditional and only applicable to big companies, but what if you are still a start-up company?

'Shops? sales reps?' Riley rolled her eyes while listening. 'I guess he is that rich.'

Riley already knew that Adrian had spoken to the professor about working solo. Thus, she was off the hook for what she was about to do. She was determined to beat him at his own game. Adrian might be a business major student, but jewelry was her forte.

When it was Riley's turn, she dressed in style and wore fashion jewelry. To encourage participation, she distributed fake paper money to the class. She pulled down her golden hair and smiled brightly, greeting, "Welcome to Riley Allen's Jewelry, and I dare you to dazzle differently!"

"I will be featuring new pieces of jewelry that may fit your preference. We are offering a 10% discount for all buyers who will make a deposit only for today!"

Riley simulated a social media "live-selling" in front of her class, and her classmates were happy to get involved. They were thrilled with how Riley encouraged them to make a purchase. At the end of her presentation, she explained, "Social media is a big part of marketing these days, and for start-up companies struggling to get a name out there, promoting and selling in these platforms are effective strategies to reach a wider audience." "Not only that, it creates a sense of urgency that will push customers to buy in that limited time frame," Riley resumed.

At the end of her presentation, the class roared for Riley. She had a big smile on her face, and her eyes gleamed.

When it was time for the professor to announce who received the highest rating from the presentation, Riley was genuinely nervous. She wondered if Adrian's influence would affect the teacher's decision.

"The best presentation goes to... Riley Allen!" The professor announced, making Riley jump in her seat.

Adrian King was seated two seats away, but Riley felt his burning gaze. A week ago, Riley researched about Adrian. She learned that he was the best and no one could beat him in academics and sports, but apparently, he was only human.

"Oh, my god, Riley. Weren't you paired with Adrian King? What happened? Why did you go solo?" One female classmate asked.

Riley cleared her throat and turned to Adrian. She made a face and loudly said, "Oh, I wasn't sure if he was any good. I don't like people capitalizing on my ideas, so I asked the professor if I could present on my own."

Jaws were dropping, and eyes were rounding!

The girls were especially shocked by Riley's brave reply. Riley, however, smirked and left the classroom, feeling triumphant.

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Riley was still at it, laughing her heart out. It had been so long ago that she had forgotten how amusing it was.

When Riley finally settled her emotions, she caught Adrian's smile, reaching his ears. He was still very calm, leaning like a god in his seat, but his laugh lines and the sparkle in his eyes gave away his delight.

"No one had ever dared to do that to me," Adrian revealed. "Only you."

"Haha!" Riley laughed again. She said, "I'm sorry, but you started it."

"Right," Adrian answered. "I deserved it."

Adrian checked his watch and realized that it was already midnight. He asked, "Would you still like dessert?"

"Oh, no." Riley shook her head and said, "It's too late for sweets."

"Then, let me officially introduce you to the housekeepers," Adrian proposed.

Adrian called the maids from the kitchen and named them individually. Apparently, they were instructed to wait up for them. "This is Aunt Linda. She took care of me when I was young."

The woman named Linda was already in her fifties. She was tall, with black hair tied into a bun. Riley thought Linda was smiling at her like they had known each other for years.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

Linda's voice was warm and welcoming when she said, "It's so nice to finally meet you, Riley."

"Finally?" Riley asked.

Clearing his throat, Adrian said, "Aunt Linda is like a family to me. So I told her about you."

"Oh." Heat crawled up to Riley's face, knowing that Aunt Linda knew their marriage plans. Still, she greeted, "Lovely to meet you, Aunt Linda."

"This is Rose. She is our cook," Adrian introduced the woman who greeted them earlier. "She will make sure you are well-fed in the house."

Riley greeted Rose the same way. Afterward, Adrian introduced two other male workers who were in charge of maintaining the villa. He also told her about the other people working for him, "I also have a driver who comes in in the morning. His name is Max. He will take you to the hospital daily."

"Everyone, please address Riley appropriately. She is my girlfriend, and we will soon marry," Adrian revealed.

Somehow, being addressed as a girlfriend made Riley blush. She felt her ears burn as the housekeepers turned to her with an even bigger smile.

Heartbeats later, Adrian escorted

Riley to her room. It was right across from his. He said, "Take a good rest. Tomorrow at eight, Max will take you to the hospital. I might already be gone when you wake up, but please don't skip your breakfast."

"Right," Riley acknowledged.

"I'm serious, Riley. Take care of yourself. Eat and sleep well. I need you to be healthy for my plans to work," Adrian reminded. He looked so serious that it sounded like a threat.

At that point, Riley could not help but chuckle. She responded, "Thanks to your food deliveries through Clint, I am eating well. I appreciate everything you have done for me, Adrian."

"You are welcome," Adrian answered. "Goodnight, Riley."

"Goodnight," Riley replied. She watched as Adrian left and entered his room. After that, Riley inspected her private space. The second she walked in, she was immediately impressed. It was so beautiful!

Her bedroom was massive. It was nearly twice bigger compared to the room she shared with Brian.

The lights were warm and soft. The bed was enormous and was made of quality material. The walls were painted in neutral colors of medium pink and light gray. White blackout curtains hang from the tall windows. A fluffy, warm, red-earth-colored carpet covered the floor.

The furnishings were lavish. The best part was how the humidifier filled the air with the sweet scent of lavender.

Riley walked around her bed. She was about to test the mattress' softness when her eyes caught something she had not seen in a long time. Her eyes widened, and her mouth fell on the floor. "Oh, my god!"

"Royce Nama Chocolate from Hokkaido!" Riley exclaimed as she grabbed two boxes of her old-time favorite treat. "How did -"

"But it was Brian who saved me," Riley muttered. "How did Adrian know?"

Frowning, Riley concluded, "Brian must have told Adrian. Yeah, that - could be the only explanation."

"It was nice of him, though." Riley reluctantly remarked.