PRIVATE DANCER

Adrien Agreste, 22, has been hitting the tabloids hard this week, starting with the possibility of a romance between himself and professional dancer, Lila Rossi. However, recent claims suggest that the relationship between the young heartthrob and fellow professional is just a cover up for the true love story.

Adrien's performance with partner, Marinette Dupain-Cheng, left little to the imagination as they performed a hot and heavy tango during Saturday's Halloween themed show. A source close to the couple reported that the two had done more than just dance, finishing the performance with a quick lip lock during a pan of the camera to the judges.

The source also reports how the two were 'very friendly' during a recent day out at a local theme park, where they hugged and cuddled against the cold weather and flirted within earshot of other park attendees. A staff member described the two as 'besotted with each other' and mentioned a definite case of heart eyes.

It seems as though Agreste Jr, COO of his fathers mega corporation Gabriel, is burning his candle at two ends, keeping the two dancing beauties fighting for his affection. We are interested to see who Adrien ends up with.This weekend Adrien will be performing the jive with his partner Marinette.

In other Strictly news, professional dancer Rose Lavillant ...

"Are you going to explain this?" Gabriel threw the tabloid newspaper down in front of Adrien as the two sat face to face over Gabriel's grand oak office desk.

"It's about me?" Adrien quizzed.

Gabriel slammed both his hands down on the table, leaning over and going eye to eye with his son.

"Don't be smart with me, Adrien! You look like a playboy!"

Adrien twisted the paper to get a better look.

"I don't know about Playboy," he said, "just a hot supermodel."

Gabriel took the paper, rolled it up and smacked Adrien around the back of the head.

"Do you have any idea how dangerous this game your playing is?"

"Firstly, ouch! You know that's borderline assault, and secondly I was fulfilling my contract doing the live streaming from the park and thirdly it's none of your business who I flirt with. I'm a twenty two year old man, for Christ sake."

"Stop being smart, Adrien! It doesn't suit you!"

"What then, father? Am I meant to flirt with an international liar who is as close to wife material as satan is?"

Gabriel sat down in his chair and glared at Adrien. The blonde, for once, stood his ground. Not even daring to flinch under his fathers eyes.

"Get out!" Gabriel said, eyes boring into his sons.

"You can give it out, but you can't take it, can you."

"I said ... get ... out."

Adrien stood up and turned to leave before stopping and doing something to keep the ball in his court.

"And by the way, we've decided to go with a different designer," he explained, "one who actually has integrity."

Smiling to himself at the shock on Gabriel's face, Adrien made his way out the door and off to the studio. Finally, he could feel his backbone growing.

Once the door closed, Gabriel took his glasses off and pinched the bridge of his nose. He never used to be like this. He'd destroyed his family and now his own son hated him. He was lost in thought, when two small hands ran over his shoulders and onto his chest, a chin digging into his shoulder and lips poised against his ear.

"Don't be so sad, sweetheart, you'll get your own way eventually."

Gabriel had to suppress the shiver wanting to travel through his spine.

How had she gotten in here?

"What do you want?" He asked, looking everywhere but at the girl behind him.

"Now, now, Gabriel, is that how you talk to your daughter in law?" The faintest pressure was felt against his neck and he cringed knowing what was about to happen.

"Stop," he said, no more than a mere whisper leaving his mouth.

"What? I thought you loved it when I did this?" The pressure moved as lips were pressed closer to Gabriel's cheek. "You weren't complaining last night."

"I said stop," Gabriel seemed to find his voice, standing up and turning around swiftly. Ending face to face with Lila Rossi. "What do you want?" He asked. After dealing with Adrien, he didn't really want to have to deal with Lila too. All he needed next was for Marinette to walk through the door and his vision of hell would be coming true.

"You know exactly who I want, and from what I'm hearing, you're not getting him for me." She pouted at the older man as she shifted around and onto his chair.

"I think you need to consider other options Lila, I don't think Adrien's going to play your game much longer."

Lila pulled a pen out of Gabriel's pen pot and placed it between her teeth, allowing the plastic to click on her pearly whites.

"No, Gabriel, he is! You don't have a choice but to make him and you know that! How old was I when we first met? Remind me again." She crossed one leg over the other making herself very much at home in his office. "And your poor wife, it's a shame Nooroo got pulled into the mess too. If only you'd taken her to the hospital sooner, instead of that, makeshift life support machine back in Paris."

Gabriel moved forward and grabbed Lila's upper arm, pulling her from her seat.

"Don't you dare bring Emilie into this."

"Watch that temper Gabriel, you know it gets you into trouble."

He let go of her arm leaving the brunette to smile. She placed her hands on his chest and dragged them to his candy cane cravat. Taking it between her fingers, she pulled it tight around his neck, pulling him down and placing her lips to his.

Gabriel pushed her away and covered his mouth.

"Gabriel, I can't believe you just kissed me. After luring me into your office under false pretenses. You know I'm with Adrien." Her voice was a lot louder than before, sounding every bit the sweet wholesome girl she intends to be. The act was clearly intended for anyone outside of the room.

She put the pen down and started to walk out.

"Oh and M. Agreste, one more thing before I go, just know that I always win. See you around."

Lila walked out the office, closing the door behind her. Gabriel left to consider how he was going to continue without Adrien knowing what he'd been doing and without losing everything he worked so hard to build.

He considered calling Nooroo, but what was the point? The guy was in a situation as complicated as himself. He was part of this charade they had going on, part of the reason Lila had her claws in so deep he didn't think he'd ever get them out. He'd made mistake, after mistake, after mistake with no light at the end of the tunnel. The only way he was going to get out of this keeping his face was for Adrien to marry Lila, for Lila to get her end result of being an Agreste.

Taking a deep breath there was only one thing to do, to use the one person he had under his thumb. Picking up his phone he dialed the number.

"Wayhem, it's Gabriel Agreste..."

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TIME TO VOTE
Why is Gabriel calling Wayhem?
❤️ To get him to divide Adrien and Marinette
🖤 To help take Lila down