“Adrian… wait.”

Leviana’s voice was soft, yet carried an unmistakable weight as Adrian was about to step out of the hotel conference room where they had just finished a business meeting.

Adrian turned, his face already etched with fatigue. “What now, Leviana? I need to go. It’s late.”

Leviana gave a faint smile, her heels clicking against the marble floor as she closed the distance between them. She stood far too close, making Adrian exhale heavily.

“Why are you always in such a hurry when it’s me?” she whispered, her eyes piercing into his. “You know I didn’t come back just for business, don’t you?”

Adrian frowned. “Leviana, don’t start...