and the occasional glare from her boss. Adrian was his usual self, barking ord

o the break room. Lisa was already there, sip

aordinaire," Lisa teased, grinning

Camille replied, stifling

But you're one to ta

ld reply, a commotion erupted in the hallw

nterest piqued. "What th

ut of the break room to fi

fice, shouting loud enough to turn heads across the entire floor. Her heels clicked dramatical

hing we had?" she screamed. Her perfectly manicu

dened as she nudged Camille.

ene unfolding outside his door. He was in the middle of a pho

setting it down. Rising to his feet, he

eronica?" His voice

want? Are you serious? You haven't returned my calls or texts. Y

ence. "I wasn't aware we had anything that required

d at his tone, though she wasn't entirely surprised. Adrian had a rep

ven colder than I thought. But honestly,

o respond. Something about the situa

ry had already made its way to the press. Adrian's name was trending on s

estate, Adrian was

and a no-nonsense demeanor, sat behind a massive oak desk.

sliding a newspaper across the desk. The headline read: "Bil

nst the doorframe. "It's just an

ctly the problem, Adrian. You're a walking scandal. You h

throw themselves at me all the time. What

. "It's time you grew up. You have responsibilities, Adrian. This family

faded. "Settle

, his tone final. "But I won't stand by and let yo

down? Was his father serious? He could barely c

. If his father wanted a responsible, respectable Adr

pulled out his phone. His gaze lingered

t," he