Chapter 301

Anna Ross’s hand paused slightly as she held her fork and knife.

Three pairs of eyes landed on her simultaneously.

Sophia Roscente secretly gave Marcus Hill a thumbs-up.

He truly was her cousin’s best friend.

He actually dared to say such things.

Adrian Sinclair remained silent.

The air instantly grew still.

Anna’s cheeks flushed with heat.

It was clearly just a joke.

Yet she couldn't help but anticipate his answer.

After a long while.

Adrian finally shifted his gaze.

His eyes settled on Marcus’s face.

“Keep talking nonsense.”

“And I won’t hesitate to interfere with you and Sophia.”

Marcus immediately raised his hands in surrender.

“Don’t!”

“Sophia and I are serious.”

“You promised not to interfere with us.”

Sophia grew anxious too.

“Cousin, you can’t go back on your word!”

She was thoroughly enjoying this relationship.

If it got ruined.

She would definitely never let him hear the end of it!

The two of them closed in on him from both sides.

The noise gave Adrian a headache.

“Quiet!”

The room fell silent instantly.

Adrian looked at Anna.

He spoke softly.

“Eat first.”

Anna lowered her head and continued eating.

He really didn’t care about her.

She pretended nothing was wrong on the surface.

But her heart ached with bitterness.

Anna Ross.

What were you still hoping for?

She put down the food container.

And leaned back against the headboard.

Marcus pulled Sophia aside.

He lowered his voice.

“Adrian is just being stubborn.”

“I figured it out a long time ago.”

Sophia whispered in agreement.

“This morning, I just mentioned that Anna fainted.”

“He rushed over immediately.”

They exchanged a knowing smile.

Adrian shot them a cold glance.

They immediately fell silent.

Sophia sat on the other side of the hospital bed.

Facing Adrian.

She hesitated for a moment.

Then spoke softly.

“Cousin.”

“There’s something I want to discuss with you.”

Adrian didn’t speak.

Which she took as silent permission.

Sophia felt a little nervous.

She glanced at Marcus.

Receiving an encouraging look.

She mustered her courage.

“I want to study at Stanford University.”

Her voice grew quieter.

Almost inaudible.

Anna silently repeated the name.

Stanford was located in this city.

Its Finance program was top-tier.

Countless people fought desperately to get in.

A true Ivy League school.

Ordinary people simply couldn’t afford it.

Adrian refused coldly.

“No.”

“You know Aunt won’t agree to you studying Finance.”

Sophia’s face fell instantly.

“I’ve grown up now.”

“I have the right to choose what I love.”

Since childhood.

She had always been obedient.

Doing whatever her family told her to.

Even studying abroad was forced upon her.

Now that she had finally returned.

She still couldn’t pursue the life she wanted.

What was the point of living then?

Marcus looked at her with concern.

The young woman had finally mustered her courage.

He hoped this wouldn’t crush it completely.