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I stared at the screen without looking away. Adrien [music] reached for his belt. I screamed, tossed my phone onto the bed, grabbed a pillow, and buried my face in it. I talked big and read steamy novels. But at 24, I'd never seen a man like that. Especially not Adrien. It was overwhelming.
>> What's wrong? Did I scared you?
>> I patted my burning cheeks. I picked my phone up off the bed and hung up. Adrien stared at the ended call, feeling empty inside. I lay down, got comfortable, and purposely texted him. Are you underwhelming? Couldn't stop himself from smiling. The male leads in the novels I read are always ridiculously exaggerated. [music]
>> What do you mean?
>> You know what I mean?
>> Those novels are made up. Besides, I'm [music] doing just fine. I'm actually more worried you won't be able to handle me.
>> That shameless guy. My cheeks grew even hotter. I suppressed a smile and replied, "Adrien was already 30. He definitely understood what I was implying, [music] and I knew it would hit his pride hard." Sure enough, Adrienne immediately called me. When I declined, he sent an anxious voice message. Whatever you want, whatever you like, I can change it.
>> Please, you can't leave me, master.
>> I was completely [laughter] satisfied, but I still had to work on my thesis. [music] So, I deliberately teased him. We'll see how you behave. I have to work now.
>> What are you working on? Can I help?
>> Of course, he could help. But I wasn't about to tell him that.
>> Whoever said that clearly has terrible taste.
>> They sound like a real jerk.
>> He couldn't help laughing. He was literally insulting himself. [music] Yeah, right. He was obviously just trying to trick me into meeting him. After getting roasted by my adviser during our group meeting, I sent my online boyfriend a picture of my legs. I looked up, usually cold, sharp tonged adviser swallowed hard, ears turning red. I glanced at his phone. There was the exact message I just sent. I froze.
My traitorous hand had already hit video call. Adrienne's phone buzzed, jarring our tense group meeting. I never dreamed my cold, ruthless adviser was the guy I'd been chatting with online. Adrienne's finger moved toward his phone screen. My heart jumped into my throat. Was he about to answer the video call? 10 minutes ago, he publicly called my fifth thesis draft garbage. Once he knew I was his online chat, he'd stop hassling my thesis. I was finally going to graduate. The next second, the video call was declined. 185 lbs of money and eight pack abs. The ridiculous nickname I'd given him sent me several messages in a row. The smile on my face hadn't even faded when
>> Sophie
>> Adrienne's stern voice suddenly rang in my ears. [music]
>> What are you smiling about? Sophie, my
>> gentle fate, only to meet Adrienne's cold, piercing gaze. Adrienne seemed furious.
>> Sophie, [music] you didn't take part in any major research projects during undergrad, and you didn't have much of an academic background either. I didn't even want to take you into my research group back then. [music] It was your former adviser who strongly recommended you, saying you had real potential and were worth training. And what [music] happened? Your experiments are a complete mess. Your thesis is barely readable. And now you sit there saying nothing. Have the nerve to play on your phone. Do you even want to graduate?
>> Oh no, I was seriously in trouble now. All my classmates are watching me. I'd always been a top student. Growing up, I was used to teachers praising me. [music] But ever since I started grad school, I'd lost count of how many times Adrienne had chewed me out. My face burned with embarrassment. Tears welled up in my eyes. But online, Adrien was always so sweet to me. He'd even act all clingy. I tried to explain myself, but my voice shook uncontrollably from nerves and hurt. I I was just texting my boyfriend. My boyfriend is actually
>> My boyfriend is actually
>> No one here cares. No one wants to hear about you and your boyfriend.
>> Adrien cut me off coldly.
>> If you can't learn to read the room, then request a new adviser next time. I won't supervise you anymore.
>> Adrienne wasn't just the youngest professor. His father was also the CEO of a publicly traded company and even held a stake in the university. If Adrien refused to supervise me, then I'd be completely screwed. Got [music] it. It won't happen again. Nora asked me worriedly. [music] Sophie, why were you video calling your boyfriend during the group meeting today? Because I just realized Adrienne was my online boyfriend. It was actually pretty terrifying. After making sure no one was nearby, do you think Professor Callahan could be dating someone online?
Professor Callahan? He's practically the definition of an untouchable no dating type. How could he possibly be dating online? Don't tell me you actually believe those posts online about confessing to your adviser because your thesis wouldn't pass. [music] They're just engagement baiter. Don't believe that stuff. Professor Callahan already has a problem with you. If you mess with him again and get on his bad side, you really might not graduate. I'd thought I'd hit the jackpot by ending up in an online relationship with Adrien. After [music] all, I'd made him call me master. asked him to take off his clothes and show off his abs. And just now, I'd even asked him to show them to me. Oh my god. And terrifying. I pretended to stay calm. I was just curious. I'd never actually do that.
Only then did Nora relax. That's good. [music] Not long after I got back to my apartment, Adrien messaged me. Just thinking about how Adrienne always acted cold and harsh in front of everyone, yet in private, he was apparently so eager to show off for me. The contrast was insane and he was my adviser. How could I possibly keep messing with him? I thought it over carefully. Absolutely not. Then I stealed myself and texted him. Adrien panicked.
>> Why am I not attractive enough for you? Or are you upset that I didn't say yes right away? No wonder you didn't accept the [music] money. I'm sorry. I really am. Please just give me a chance to show you.
>> Then he immediately called me. Maybe Adrienne's earlier harshness made seeing him this desperate oddly satisfying. Part of me wanted to make him feel worse, embarrass him, then dump him. Then I saw the million dollar he sent. Never mind. I'd stay for now and see where this went. But I wasn't about to let him off that easily. I answered [music] the call.
>> Baby, are you mad at me?
>> I'd never linked that voice to Adrien, but now it sounded exactly like him. I was afraid he'd recognize my voice, so I typed back.
>> Okay, [music] then I'll start.
>> I stared at the screen without looking away. Adrien reached for his belt. I screamed, tossed my phone onto the bed, grabbed a pillow, and buried my face in it. I talked big and read steamy novels. But at 24, I'd never seen a man like that, especially not Adrien. It was overwhelming.
>> What's wrong? Did I scared you? [music]
>> I patted my burning cheeks. I picked my phone up off the bed and hung [clears throat] up. Adrien stared at the ended call, feeling empty inside. I lay down, got comfortable, and purposely texted him. Are you [music] underwhelming? Couldn't stop himself from smiling. The male leads in the novels I read are always ridiculously exaggerated.
>> What do you mean?
>> You know what I mean.
>> Those novels are made up. Besides, [music] I'm doing just fine. I'm actually more worried you won't be able to handle me.
>> That shameless [music] guy. My cheeks grew even hotter. I suppressed a smile and replied. Adrien was already 30. He definitely understood what I was implying, and I knew it would hit his pride hard. Sure enough, Adrienne immediately called me. When I declined, he sent an anxious voice message.
>> Whatever you want, whatever you like, I can change it.
>> Please, [laughter] you can't leave me, master. I was completely satisfied, but I still had to work on my thesis. So, I deliberately teased him. We'll see how you behave. I have to work now.
>> What are you working on? Can I help?
>> Of course, he could help. But I wasn't about to tell him that.
>> Whoever said that clearly has terrible taste.
>> They sound like a real jerk.
>> He [laughter] couldn't help laughing. He was literally insulting himself. Yeah, right. [music] He was obviously just trying to trick me into meeting him. I met Adrien through a live stream. I was an anonymous, [music] faceless sleep streamer. He was one of my viewers. My parents pushed me to work early and marry young, so I secretly went to grad school without telling them. I had to cover my own tuition and living expenses. Afraid a dorm would give me away, I rented off campus. Once I realized Adrien was really attached to me and had plenty of money, I started playing hard to get. For example, I'd deliberately leave his messages unanswered or stop streaming for several days. Whenever he asked why, I'd tell him I'd taken a private booking.
Adrienne would immediately pay to book my time. [music and clears throat] I'd pretend to be aloof. There are plenty of people willing to pay more than you. Why should I choose you?
>> Then what do you want?
>> I want a sweet, obedient puppy who's all mine. The kind who calls me master. I thought I'd push things too far. Then [music] he asked,
>> "Do you want me to prove how serious I am? Would you want to see my eight pack?"
>> I thought he'd just send some random pick.
>> I only show that side of myself to my girlfriend.
>> Be my girlfriend [snorts and music] and I'll do whatever you want.
>> Just like that. A couple. To me, it was just money. No faces, no real names, but who could have guessed he was actually Professor Callahan. I put on an annoyed tone. Adrienne actually went quiet. [music] I took the money and got up to walk toward the study. Just after midnight, Adrienne sent a voice message as if waiting for 12.
>> Baby, it's a new day. Are you asleep?
>> I was still up late. on my thesis. [music] It was due to him tomorrow.
>> If there's anything about me you don't like, I can change it. I want to marry you. [sighs]
>> Please don't leave me. A puppy shouldn't be abandoned by its master.
>> I'd been in a terrible mood, but hearing Adrien say he wanted to marry me hit me like a wave of sweetness. Most of my frustration [music] faded. I asked him,