“What does he even want?” Roman spoke suddenly, his voice low but sharp, making Serena flinch.

She reacted immediately, placing her palm over his lips. “Keep it down!” she whispered urgently, her eyes darting toward the door as her heart raced.

Roman scoffed, gently pushing her hand away. “Is he your new boyfriend now?” he asked, lowering his voice but unable to hide the irritation beneath it.

Serena said nothing. Her silence only fueled the tension in the room.

Roman straightened up at once, adjusting his shirt as though gathering what remained of his composure.

He grabbed his suit jacket from the edge of the bed and moved toward the...