orning, staring at her phone as if it held

e from last night sti

on. But be careful. If Adrian finds ou

grip on the device

s, hated secrets. But Adrian wasn't giving her a choice. I

t depend on it. Her ow

typed back to the unknown numbe

Where can I m

instantly, as if the s

o, private booth at the back.

ard, nerves tight

an foun

e in this massive mansion, Adrian was likely on another c

have to

car

jeans - nothing flashy, nothing that would draw attention. She l

rand staircase, she pa

Adr

o

the door when a dee

somew

er heart skipp

railing. He was dressed in another perfectly tailored suit, his dark ha

p and unreadable -

htening on the strap of her bag. "I was ju

brow, studying

es

drian's gaze swept over her - her casual clothes, th

"Don't wander too far. An

ropped. "I... I'd

tightened sli

"I just need some space. You've... taken over

n's expression softened,

d finally. "And ke

, forcing a grateful

past him, and she felt the weight of his sus

t of sight, she

-

é M

a cozy little place with warm wooden décor

ower. A waitress directed her to a private boo

ckened when s

his expression sharp but cautious. He was younger than her father,

seat across from him

his voice low, glancing around

said quickly. "What do you know

tudying her. "Straight to

s gripping the table. "What happened fi

humorless smile. "Because you'

ked, stunn

car accident. A young woman died that night - a woman Adrian cared a

drain from her face

l believes - that your father's dealings indirectly led to that accident. So when he took you, it

ainfully. "That doesn't make sense. My fat

s spent five years building a plan to destroy everyone connected to that night. And you..." He pause

her chest tightenin

h control. But you - you're the one thing

ack, her mi

a tragedy she had nothing to do with.

s somehow responsible for the

truth crashed ove

lling me this?"

ants you to think he is. And because..." His gaze turned sharp aga

ed hard, her

dn't a

Barrington's gaze flicked past her,

- and her h

me unmistakable even among the crowd. His dark eyes sw

d, Adrian's gaze

stomach

n as he started toward her, each step

smirking slightly, as

der his breath. "This

as Adrian reached their table, h

e dangerously calm. "Care