The sound of hurried footsteps echoed along the sidewalk in front of a towering office building. That afternoon, the sky was heavy with clouds, threatening rain at any moment. A sleek black car stopped in front of the main entrance, its window lowering slowly.

“Deviana!” The deep voice called, filled with longing.

Deviana turned, her body stiffening instantly. Adrian—the man she once loved deeply, the same man who had shattered her heart into pieces.

“What are you doing here again?” Her tone was cold, every word piercing like a blade.

Adrian stepped out of the car, his strides quick. “I just wanted to pick you up. It’s late, you must...