Their journey back home was peaceful and silent until Adrian decided to break the silence.

"You did well back there," he said.

Although his face remained cold, there was a sincerity in his voice that caught Lopez by surprise.

Who knew the great, mighty Adrian could actually compliment someone other than himself? she thought.

She rewarded his compliment with a small smile.

"It was the least I could do."

Adrian gave a curt nod.

"We'll be the only ones staying in the house. Regardless, we have separate rooms, and a housekeeper will come once a week to clean. Meals will be prepared separately since we're basically just flatmates."

Lopez had...