"What do you mean by now?" Lopez asks as she hurries after Adrian.

Adrian stops and turns to face her. He pinches the bridge of his nose before letting out a frustrated sigh.

"What exactly are we waiting for? Your parents' approval? Or should I put up billboards across the city first?"

Realization finally dawns on Lopez. Embarrassed, she quickly masks it with a forced smile.

"N-no."

"Good."

He continues walking.

"Now that we're on the same page, let's go."

They stop beside a sleek black Cybertruck parked outside the company.

Lopez's eyes widened.

"This is your car?"

Adrian pauses before opening the driver's door.

"Lesson one, Lopez."

His voice...