Eileen’s POV

The moment Adrian’s voice fell—“And she’s with me.”

Time seemed to stop.

For a split second, no one spoke.No one moved.

It was as if the entire hall had collectively forgotten how to breathe.

Then—The silence shattered.

Voices rose all at once, overlapping in a chaotic wave of shock and disbelief.

“Did he just say that?”“Adrian Vance… publicly announcing a relationship?”“Who is she again?”“I heard she just took over part of the Evans Group…”“That’s Eileen Evans… no, wait—she cut ties with them…”“Isn’t she the one behind this exhibition?”

Eyes turned.Everywhere.

Toward us.Toward me.Toward Adrian.

The weight of attention was immediate and suffocating, but Adrian stood as if none...