Lopez's head snapped up. The voice cut through her. As if it were her last, her heart raced quickly. She tried to look at Adrian, but his narrowing eyes were on her. She quickly looked away.

“I... I was just looking over these documents,” she stammered, caught off guard. “I thought I could help.”

“Help?” Adrian's voice was incredulous. He strode over to her, snatching the papers from her hands.

“You were snooping, Lopez. How else do you want me to tell you to stay out of my business?”

“I’m sorry.”

The apology was forced. Adrian knew that too.

He took a quick glance at the papers and returned his...