King of Hollywood

Chapter 252: Chapter 250 Playing Both Sides

Chapter 252: Chapter 250 Playing Both Sides

It was probably the light filtering through the curtains that stirred Sarah from her slumber. She mumbled a few words and spat a stray lock of hair from her mouth, then thought to roll over and continue sleeping. But in the next instant, the girl’s eyes flew open, and her soft body immediately tensed because she realized she was lying in someone’s arms.

The tension lasted for about tens of seconds before Sarah gradually relaxed, remembering her situation. Slightly turning her head, the girl saw a face with sharp features, like it was carved out of marble, eyes closed, breathing evenly, deeply asleep with mouth slightly curved in a smile, as if in a pleasant dream.

For a moment, Sarah was dazed, the words he said to her last night seemed to echo in her ears again, and a sudden warm surge filled her heart, with a sweet and sour taste. At that time, she did not accept Adrian’s proposition, instead stubbornly insisting to go on, until Adrian eventually smiled knowingly, “Alright, how about I just hold you for the night, then?”

Now, as she remembered, Sarah felt both embarrassed and awkward. After a quick check of her body, these conflicting sensations only intensified. Years of living with insecurity had taught her that what she had one moment might be gone the next, hence her insistence on holding onto Adrian, eager to complete… that transaction. What she didn’t expect was that although Adrian had kissed her, he would say such words.

She initially thought he was merely speaking casually, so even as they went to bed and held each other, she still kept one eye open, tossing and turning half the night before finally falling asleep, and now, waking up early. Yet this man had kept his word, holding her tightly without doing anything else, and moreover, both of them were completely naked, with their bodies pressed together intimately. This detail alone proved that the man was truly a gentleman—of course, it also added to Sarah’s embarrassment.

The sense of complete safety and trust surged through her again, just like when she first met Adrian and hid behind him. Although this feeling had faded after her impulsive visit to his office, she now knew it wasn’t his fault but her own resistance and evasion.

Staring at Adrian, Sarah sighed silently in her heart, and then her cheeks flushed red. She carefully moved Adrian’s arm, making sure she didn’t disturb his rest, before slowly sitting up, then tucked her legs up and hugged them, letting out a restless sigh.

A mumbling sound came to her ears—Adrian, maybe instinctively sensing the empty space where she had been, felt uncomfortable and turned over to lie on his back and continued to sleep.

Sarah’s gaze swiftly moved away from him, but after a few seconds, it drifted back. Glancing at the still deeply sleeping Adrian, a thought suddenly crossed her mind.

A suppressed giggle rippled forth as the playful girl repeated her actions a few times until Adrian’s voice broke the silence, “You seem to be having quite a bit of fun, Sarah.”

Startled, Sarah immediately turned away, her face already beet red.

“Sorry… sorry, I thought you were sleeping,” she whispered in a voice as faint as a mosquito’s.

“I was sleeping, but such teasing will wake anyone up, no matter how deep their sleep,” Adrian sat up with a teasing tone and then greeted his own body with a nod, “Hey, good morning, little Adrian. You always rise earlier than I do.”

Sarah twitched her mouth, turned back to say something, but caught Adrian looking at her with an amused, teasing expression. Feeling overcome with embarrassment, she quickly turned her head again, then covered her flaming cheeks with her hands, only to realize…

There was no disgust or any other strong discomfort, just excessive awkwardness and distaste—yet Adrian was right beside her, leaving her no chance to shake it off, only to mentally smile bitterly.

“Are you alright, Sarah?” Adrian had already grabbed the blanket and was draping it over the girl, “Careful, it’s still a bit cold.”

“Thank you,” Sarah whispered. “I’m just… I’m just not accustomed to it, after all… wearing nothing… this is my first time… the first time in front of a strange man…”

Damn it, what the hell are you babbling about?! The girl inwardly complained.

“Okay, okay, I get it; so, I’ll go take a shower and disappear from your sight for a few minutes,” Adrian chuckled, wrapping an arm around her shoulder and planting a gentle kiss on her head, before getting out of bed and walking into the bathroom.

Sarah opened her mouth to speak as she watched his figure, but in the end, she remained silent.

I just thought he was a gentleman a moment ago. Sarah covered her forehead and shook her head. After sitting quietly on the bed for a few seconds, she lifted her head as if struck by a thought, gently biting her lip. She then lifted her right hand in front of her, moving it a bit, and after a few more seconds, she made up her mind.

Sarah jumped out of bed, took a deep breath, and walked naked to the bathroom door, which she opened.

“Sarah? Is something wrong?” Adrian asked, standing under the shower head without the curtain drawn, his hands braced against the wall as the water cascaded down him, droplets covering his face and making it hard for him to see.

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There was a slight pause from Sarah, but then she stepped forward and embraced Adrian from behind, her soft chest pressing against his back along with her cheek. The splashing water immediately soaked her body. Sarah said nothing, closing her eyes and hugging Adrian from behind, feeling his body warmth.

Adrian also remained silent, feeling the much softer body behind him than it had been the night before.

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As Christmas approached, the year’s busiest holiday season, the Christmas-New Year period, was about to begin. Businesspeople were eagerly eyeing this time of year, ready to take their slice of the pie by introducing a variety of Christmas-related products, with stores starting to prepare for big sales and other events. The average American also began getting ready for the holiday, whether planning trips, going on massive shopping sprees, or of course, watching movies.

This time of year always saw fierce competition at the box office, with companies pulling out all the stops to pull money from viewers’ pockets, including some unusual tactics. For instance, Bossworth Film Company’s “Philadelphia Story” was rated by “Out” magazine as one of the top ten must-see gay films of the year!

Mainstream society was also fond of this movie, praising it as a rare gem.

“Jonathan has given us another fantastic work, with Andrew as a young lawyer at a Philadelphia law firm, who, unjustly fired by his boss for having AIDS, embarks on a legal battle. Jonathan dissects the long-standing discrimination from such an angle, leaving us deeply moved and thought-provoked. The outstanding performances by Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington greatly enhance the credibility of the story, making ‘Philadelphia Story’ a worthwhile watch for those who know nothing of AIDS,” read an article in the Washington Post, and similar reports were everywhere.

“‘Philadelphia Story’ is a good movie, but its significance far exceeds the simple ‘good’: Hollywood was bound to confront one of the most important realities of our era, and ‘Philadelphia Story’ is a good start.” —Chicago Sun Times.

“It’s a controversial piece, but when it comes to HIV/AIDS and homosexuality, ‘Philadelphia Story’ indeed delves deep into the subject.” —Variety.

As Adrian said before, the film perfectly scratched the itch for both parties, showcasing the social status of homosexuals and AIDS patients and touching on many issues while maintaining political correctness with a light touch, naturally earning acclaim from both sides. (To be continued, for the rest of the story, please visit www.qidian.com. More chapters, support the author, support genuine reading!)