The room was eerily silent. Everyone was dumbstruck.

And Adrien, he couldn't tell what he was feeling. No one, not even his parents ever said something like this. To every other person, he was just a handsome, powerful, arrogant, cold and successful multi billionaire. Know one called him creative or ambitious.

He didn't even know he had his eyes closed. He felt warm and fuzzy. But this time he didn't want to shake that feeling but embrace it and relish the moment.

He felt at peace knowing his own wife respected him. Not because of the money and success but because o she knew how hard he worked. She stated it like he understood it. What he didn't know that Emerson didn't even knew the person she idolized was her husband. She only knew him as the youngest CEO of SM.

The silence was broken by sudden claps and Emerson and Adrien both were snapped out of the reverie. But none of them knew for whom were the claps - Adrien or. Emerson. She just smiled slightly and Adrien nodded.

Emerson blushed embarrassed when she realised she rambled on for nearly 20 minutes.

And Adrien was now thankful he decided to play with her.

"Well Ms Leone, you just unraveled my secret to the world, I should sue you. " He joked, trying to lighten the mood, but Mr Carl and Ms Phenix looked at him like he gre two heads. Because what they knew really well was that their boss, Mr Stone never joked.

Emerson just smiled a breathtaking smile making many people's breath hitch and Adrien's heart skipped a beat.

He then dismissed them telling them to be on time tomorrow and sat their leisurely. The girls were definitely jealous of the attention Emerson got but they couldn't say anything since Adrien was still there, so they decided to corner her outside the room.

When the session was dismissed, Emerson just sat there leaning on her chair and looking out of the window. She then closed her eyes for a few moments.

Adrien was watching her but the look longing the blond boy gave her didn't go unnoticed by him.

Why the hell is he looking at her like she is his long lost love. She didn't show any sign of recognition towards him when they talked.

He sat there scrolling mails in his phone,as everyone was out , bidding their goodbyes to him , getting a single nod in reply. But Emerson was just sitting there with her eyes closed. Her head was hanging on one side slowly slipping but she suddenly sat straight startled. Adrien concluded she was getting droopy.

Definitely the result of being nocturnal.

Emerson rubbed her eyes removing her glasses, drank some water. Luckily she didn't have any class, just work and college assignments mailed to her.

My sleep problems are really reflecting on my health.

She noticed only Adrien and her were left.

"So, stalking now, are we? "

Adrien broke the silence.

"It is public information. And I was inspired by the CEO of SM, that's what made me win the award last year. " She admitted sheepishly.

Adrien felt proud that he was her inspiration which made her score the award which made her youngest awardee.

"Believe it or not. I didn't knew you were a Stone, I mean The Stone. I got to know your surname at the altar itself and your real identity in business world today." She stated quietly.

Adrien looked at her and knew she was telling the truth. He felt bad that he accused her of things, even in his mind.

He was about to say something but her phone started ringing. She received the call but didn't move away or excused herself.

"Hello Mrs. Jones."

"Oh my god Emerson. Are you ok? I am so sorry I had no idea the CEO would burst like a firecracker . I should have not sent you there. At least I should have told the secretary to inform him of a junior coming. News travels fast you know. It's not even 3:45 and rumours are spread that he hit you and threw you out. But how did he even knew there was a junior. They generally don't check. But I swear if he harmed you I will cut his balls and feed it to my grandson's pet cat. Your husband who is still unknown to me would help too right. Answer me Emerson! " Mrs. Jones' rambling stopped and she started taking deep breaths.

Emerson had her eyes shut close and her face red from embarrassment.

Unfortunately for her, the call was accidentally on speaker and Adrien heard every word.

He had a look of amusement and he was trying hard to control his laughter .

He took long strides towards her and snatched her phone.

She gasped and braced herself to shout profanities at Mrs. Jones bit what he said shocked her .

"What? Is it true someone tried to harm my wife and shouted at her? "

"Oh, so at least I got to hear from husband of my favorite pupil. You are probably too hansome that Emerson is trying to keep you hidden from everyone. "

"Probably. So what should we do about the CEO. "

"I say we should corner him after his office, cut off his balls, add some winced beef to it since my pet is too fond of beef and feed him. Or we could just capture and torture him. No one touches my Emerson. "

Emerson wanted the ground to swallow her alive. She was dying from embarrassment. Mrs Jones was suggesting methods to torture the CEO to her husband, who she didn't know were same person.

Adrien not being able to control himself laughed out loud.

Please Lord, kill me now.

She thought.

"Relax Mrs Jones, I would never harm my candidates. Ms Leone is no exception. And now specially not her because I definitely want to keep my balls safe."

Mrs Jones started choking on other line.

"Who Emerson, whose balls, which CEO, I was definitely possessed by a ghost. "

With that the line went dead.

Adrien turned to see a red faced Emerson with her eyes shut and head low. He chuckled at her.

"You surely have a sadistic friend Ms Leone. And the rumours which spread not even in 30 minutes were worth saluting. "

"I am so sorry Mr Stone, I never knew it would happen this fast. And she is one of my professors. "

"You knew rumours like this would spread? " He asked in disbelief.

"People seem to love to talk about you. Even if you blink they will gossip that you winked. And they love to hate me" She quietly stated and mumbled the last part for her ears only.

Adrien knew it was true. He sighed and handed her the phone back.

"It's 4 now, do you have any classes now? "

She shook her head no.

"Then any other plans? "

"Like? "

"Dates or dinners? "

She looked at him in horror. " No, why would I? "

He just shrugged in response. "Why not? "

She just sighed, packed her things and picked her bag in one hand and blazer in another.

She turned back to Adrien who was leaning on the desk his arms crossed.

He looks too good to be true.

Shut up dirty mind.

"You know it was our first normal conversation since two weeks from the day we met? " She asked him.

He gave her a small smile in response and nodded.

"I don't want you to insult my food again but should I cook tonight for us? " She asked timidly.

Guilt swirled in his mind but he wasn't the one to apologize. So he answered her carefully choosing his words,

"Don't want to insult your food but we have maids for that. But you can if you want."

Her food is really good for taste.

Why will I let go of the chance.

Just say yes.

"I don't mind cooking. I love to do it. So can I? "

"Yes."

They just stood their awkwardly till Emerson spoke,

"I should leave now. Bye Mr. Stone. "

"Bye. Ms. Leone"

Emerson was out of the door and Adrien sat oh his chair and stretched his limbs.

He couldn't wait for dinner.

Emerson was out of the room and going to the elevator but cornered by 4 girls from the program. One of them was her senior from uni.

"Can I help you?" She asked calmly.

"Listen here bitch. Just because you get grades in uni 'cause you fuck teachers, don't try it here on Adrien to get internship. Your previous 'speech' on his success only showed how much of a stalker and creep you are. He is mine, and don't forget it. " Her senior sneered at her and the other girls just smirked.

"It's nothing like that." She answered calmly.

"Oh, so why are you out after an hour and not with everyone? " Other one sneered.

Emerson was silent. She definitely couldn't tell them what was she doing there. Her mind couldn't even find some other excuse so she lamely answered.

"We were just having a conversation. "

"Conversation my ass. Stay away from him. He is already mine. "

With that they left leaving Em to calm herself.

She took deep breath and swallowed her tears.

Why am I tearing up? What she said was true. Even if he is my husband, he will never be 'mine'.

With that she sprinted in the elevator to leave the building.