Within moments, Adrian arrived. Lopez's pulse quickened as she waited anxiously, unsure of how he would react.

"I... I'm sorry, I..." he started, then stopped abruptly.

His gaze landed on Lopez.

"Why is she here?"

"Sir?" Clementina asked, unsure what he meant.

Adrian's expression darkened.

"Why is my wife sitting out here like a random visitor?"

His voice echoed through the office, making everyone nearby stiffen.

Gabriel hurried ahead and opened Adrian's office door.

"Please, go in, ma'am."

"I'm sorry, sir," Clementina said quickly. "I didn't know she was your wife."

Although Adrian found the excuse ridiculous, he chose not to reprimand her further.

Instead, he walked into his office,...