American Horror Story, Starting from Falls Town

Chapter 375 Adela

That evening, Roy had a lavish dinner with the women, then took Mary to the bar where he had arranged to meet Marian Megan.

The agreed time was 6 p.m., but Roy and Mary arrived at 5:30 p.m.

So the two of them sat at the bar and waited for a while.

Although Roy was not yet of legal drinking age in America, he still ordered a whiskey and drank it with Mary.

"Merry, don't you drink?"

Seeing the way Mary's mouth burned as she took a sip of whiskey made Roy burst out laughing.

"I've almost never drunk alcohol before!"

Upon hearing this, Roy raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? But last time at the Time Bar, you drank the Sin Wine pretty quickly!"

"That's because I saw you drink it, so I drank it too! I didn't expect whiskey to taste so bad, it's nothing compared to the original sin whiskey!"

Because she had taken a sip of whiskey, Mary's cheeks were flushed, but she still spoke her mind.

"Of course! Don't you know who brewed the wine of original sin? If you don't want to drink whiskey, then let me drink it!"

Roy poured the whiskey that Merry hadn't finished into his own glass, and then ordered her a liqueur with a lower alcohol content that was easier to drink.

Sure enough, after drinking it, Meili's expression relaxed.

"This tastes much better. Why do you men like to drink this kind of strong liquor that's like medicine?"

Whisky was indeed frequently used as medicine in ancient times, and it wouldn't be wrong to say that it was used like medicine.

"Maybe the man just wants to get himself drunk, or to get others drunk."

Upon hearing this, Mei gave Roy a charming look.

"So, you were actually trying to get me drunk?"

Slightly drunk, Mary became much bolder and actually dared to launch a verbal offensive against Roy.

Roy, a seasoned veteran, would never be afraid of Melie's meager output.

"Hmm! So, would you like me to get you drunk?"

Mary blinked; perhaps the alcohol had emboldened her considerably.

"willing!"

Roy secretly regretted that if nothing else happened, he could have hit a home run with Mary tonight, but he had to meet a troublesome woman.

I reckon that after the meeting, Mary won't be in the mood anymore.

“It seems I was right to leave early tonight, Mr. Blake.”

The idyllic atmosphere was eventually shattered by that troublesome woman, Marian Megan.

Marian didn't seem surprised that Roy had another woman with him, or perhaps she had investigated Roy extensively during this time and was already familiar with his behavior.

“Please sit down, Ms. Megan.”

The moment Roy saw Marian, the smile vanished from his face, and he switched to a businesslike demeanor.

"It's not convenient to talk here, why don't we go to a private room to talk?"

Roy nodded.

"That works too, let's book a private room then."

The bar that Marianne chose was a lively American-style bar, crowded and noisy.

Fortunately, it became much quieter after we entered the private room.

Before the formal conversation even began, Roy placed the electronic jammer he had borrowed from Saltana on the table, making his intentions quite clear.

Marian looked at Roy calmly.

“Mr. Black, you don’t seem to trust me very much.”

Roy shrugged.

“I know someone in the industry who told me that you don’t follow the rules very well. I think it’s necessary to reassure everyone. What do you think?”

Marian nodded.

“You’re right. We need a foundation of mutual trust for cooperation to be possible.”

"Alright, Ms. Megan, let's get started now. We both have very limited time."

Marianne sat upright, looking very businesslike.

“Mr. Blake, I can help you resolve the recent public relations crisis that has befallen you. But before that, I need to know whether the deaths of those three female students are related to you.”

Marian looked at Roy with sharp eyes.

"Why would I kill those three female students? Do you think I needed to do that?"

With the electronic jammer in place, Roy wasn't afraid of being recorded, so he spoke very boldly.

"It's hard to say. I've met many seemingly respectable and successful people, but the level of perversion hidden beneath their masks is unimaginable!"

Roy's lips twitched. He really wanted to refute the other party, but then he thought about it. It's true that wealthy and powerful people in America are generally very perverted, as can be seen from the incident involving a certain father on a certain island.

“I’m different from them. You should know my true identity.”

Roy stared intently into Marian's eyes, causing her to shift her gaze slightly.

“I know, that’s why I chose to come see you! Although I’m not exactly a law-abiding citizen, I’ve never reported fake news. You can ask your Los Angeles Times reporter if you don’t believe me.”

Marian had known all along that Keller was Roy's friend.

After both sides were frank with each other, the atmosphere immediately became much more harmonious.

"Ms. Megan, how do you plan to help me handle this public relations crisis?"

"I can help you get an exclusive interview on a TV station, so you can explain recent events to the public and let the public know more about you."

"So you must be the host of this interview program?"

"Hmm, of course it's me!"

It's obvious that Marian has ulterior motives in doing this; she wants to use Roy's news to gain fame, and she might even ask Roy some embarrassing questions during the live broadcast.

This is a double-edged sword; it might even backfire and hurt you.

Roy squinted.

“In theory, I agree with this approach, but can you really help me secure an exclusive interview program in the near future? I have received inside information that someone has spoken to the newspaper to prevent the publication of any clarification articles related to me.”

Marianne raised her head.

"ABC's influence is far greater than that of those small newspapers. The price to silence ABC is extremely high!"

That's true. As one of America's three major television networks, ABC has a tremendous influence.

Most Americans may not read newspapers, but they will definitely watch ABC television programs, which increases the effect of whitewashing.

If they tag an Olympic champion, the ratings will definitely skyrocket, and the TV station will find it really hard to refuse that money.

Unless, of course, the person behind Roy is extremely powerful or willing to pay a huge price.

The possibility is very low. Even if the person who targeted Roy is the son of a conglomerate, they wouldn't be able to afford such a price unless they could get their parents' consent.

That possibility is extremely low. The conglomerate isn't stupid; it wouldn't spend so much money to acquire a sports star.

"Great, I think we're starting to have a foundation for cooperation!"

Marian flirtatiously tossed her hair and looked at Roy with a peculiar gaze.

"So now you've finally agreed to cooperate with me, right?"

This deliberate action seems to indicate that Marian still harbors resentment about her previous failure.

"It's just the basics, don't overthink it. I'm not interested in you."

As he spoke, Roy hugged Mary and kissed her. This immediately broke Marian's defenses, and she glared at Roy through gritted teeth.

Marianne considered herself to be very charming, and she had quite a few suitors at the TV station, although she chased most of them away.

However, compared to someone like Roy, it seems they really are no match.

After all, Roy was a man who could take on many people at once without any problems arising in his harem, which was even more outrageous than ancient emperors.

If she can't compete with Roy's charm, then surely she can't compete with the women around Roy?
Marian turned her gaze to Mary.

With her short hair, Meili possesses a serene and intellectual temperament. Her face is slightly angular, but it looks just right with her unique charm.

This is the kind of woman that all men would like; being with her would make you feel very comfortable.

In comparison, Marian's aggressiveness is far too strong and would make many men feel uncomfortable.

Thinking of this, Marian suddenly felt somewhat discouraged.

"Mr. Black, do you have to say things like that to hurt me?"

"No, I just wanted to remind you so you wouldn't have any unnecessary thoughts."

But Roy's words reignited Marian's competitive spirit.

"Hmph! I'll make you regret saying that!"

With that, Marianne stood up, grabbed her bag, and prepared to leave the private room.

“Mr. Black, I will have news within three days at the latest. Just wait for my call. The number is the one that sent the text message before.”

Roy actually wanted to ask Marian how she got his private number, but she stormed out very quickly, so he gave up on the idea.

"Merry, would you like to drink some more?"

Mary shook her head, her beautiful eyes looking directly into Roy's eyes.

"I'm not drinking anymore. There's no point in drinking alcohol."

"Shall I take you back to your dorm?"

Mary shook her head again.

"Claire isn't in the dorm, I don't want to go back."

The meaning of those words was so obvious that Roy naturally understood.

"Shall we go to the villa in Beverly Hills?"

"Ok!"

Marian stormed out of the bar and was about to hail a taxi home when a girl suddenly tried to take her taxi.

"What are you doing? I called this car first!"

The girl glanced at Marian and apologized.

"Excuse me, I didn't notice you. Actually, we can get on the bus together. Where do you live?"

Marian observed the girl for a moment and found that she was also a pretty girl, so she was less wary and told her the approximate location where she lived.

Unexpectedly, this girl lived not far from Marian's house.

"I live nearby too, so let's share a taxi? That way we can save some money!"

Marian didn't care about the taxi fare, but the taxi driver was rushing her and there were no other taxis nearby, so she agreed.

"Okay, this time I'll treat you to a ride, you don't need to pay."

The two got into a taxi together.

"Thank you. I'm a UCLA student, and my living expenses are a bit tight. If it weren't for the emergency, I really wouldn't want to take a taxi!"

Hearing this, Marian felt a sense of goodwill. She had been in a similar situation, having to stretch every penny to save on living expenses.

Even now, although Marianne has gained some fame in the news, she hasn't even paid off half of her student loans.

"You're also a UCLA student? What's your name?"

"Adela, my name is Adela (do you remember this name)! I'm a freshman in the UCLA Media Studies department, just starting my freshman year!"

Upon hearing this, Marian looked at the energetic Adela and felt as if she were seeing herself in college.

At that time, Marianne was also a media studies student, and she looked just as energetic, but she wasn't a student at UCLA.

"That's great, freshmen!"

The two hit it off immediately, and after dropping Adela off at her destination, Marianne exchanged phone numbers with her.

"I also graduated from the media studies department. Feel free to ask me any academic questions you may have in the future."

The fact that these words came from Marianne's mouth shows that she and Adela really do get along well.

"That's great! Let's keep in touch by phone!"

Adela made a phone call gesture.

"Contact me by phone!"

The taxi drove away from Marian, and Adela's smile gradually faded, turning cold.

After a while, Adela turned and walked into the dark alley, closed her eyes and began to chant a spell.

Soon, a ball of fire appeared in the air, and within the firelight, a stunningly beautiful face emerged.

“Mother, I have infiltrated the school where Roy Black is and have made contact with the people around him.”

"Arad, you did a great job! Be more careful this time and don't reveal your true identity!"

"Mother, I will be more careful!"

"Being careful isn't enough!"

As he spoke, Asmodeus, inside the ring of fire, reached out and pressed his hand against Arad's face, and instantly the surrounding air began to vibrate.

This is because the King of Lust forcibly crossed the spatial barrier, triggering a resistance from Earth's space.

However, the King of Lust did not intend to enter Earth; he merely channeled a portion of his original sin power into Arad's body before quickly withdrawing his hand.

The air immediately returned to calm.

"Use this power to approach Roy Black. If you can get him into your body, you can leave a mark on his body and temporarily seal his energy."

Having been instilled with a portion of the original sin of lust, Adela experienced a qualitative improvement in both her appearance and temperament.

If Adela originally had the looks and charisma of a supermodel, now she's an international superstar, with every smile and gesture exuding a unique allure.

Adela was overjoyed to receive the enhancement and quickly thanked Asmodeus.

"Mother, I will definitely complete this mission!"

"Yes, I'll wait for your good news. It looks like someone's coming!"

At that moment, footsteps sounded in the distance, and the King of Lust immediately disconnected the connection.

Adela turned her head toward the direction from which the footsteps came, but saw nothing. For a moment, she thought she had misheard.

But the truth is, a man with a natural protective aura did walk over, and upon seeing the beautiful Adela, he immediately revealed a lustful look in his eyes.

The guy immediately pulled out a small knife.

"Beautiful lady, how about you cooperate?"

Adela gave a seductive smile.

"Okay!"

A minute later, Adela wiped the blood from her lips and walked out of the alley.

Adela (Rachel Cook)

(End of this chapter)