VIVIAN'S wicked smile lingered on her face long after Adrian stormed out of the room. With a swift motion, she tossed the duvet off her body, stretching languidly before striding naked into the bathroom. The cold tiles greeted her feet, and within seconds, the sound of running water filled the air. She tilted her head back under the shower, letting the water cascade over her, washing off the sweat and faint smell of alcohol from the night before.

Her body relaxed, but her mind was buzzing with satisfaction. Adrian had panicked exactly the way she wanted, exactly the way she had envisioned. She let out a chuckle, shaking her head...