“What?!”

The freshly brewed coffee in Lila’s hand almost spilled as she saw the pale face of Deviana. Her best friend had just placed her phone on the table, the screen filled with an entertainment gossip article.

“CEO Adrian caught on camera chasing Leviana in a luxury hotel lobby.”

The bold headline stabbed Deviana’s eyes. Her hands trembled, breath caught in her throat.

“Devi… do you want to see it yourself?” Lila asked cautiously, her gaze full of worry.

Deviana grabbed the phone, her eyes scanning the details of the news. The blurry yet clear photos showed Adrian jogging slightly, holding Leviana’s hand as she appeared to walk out of...