ently, clearing remnants of champagne flutes and glittering décor. To an outsider, it was the

oman staring back at her was flawless: skin radiant, eyes sharp, lips painted in a sha

been in their

ful, too careful, thinking she wouldn't

dying her reflection. "What are you hiding fro

the door interru

e called, her

silver tray with coffee and neatly stack

r mind already spinning. Adrian's distance lately, the way he'd slipped from her side during the gala,

ould simply ignore

on and control. And she would not lose her hus

buzzed.

need t

into a cold sm

had always circled the family like a hawk too clever, too reckless, too ambitious. Adr

raped in ivory silk, every inch the picture of poise. Leo was already waiting, lounging c

standing to kiss her hand.

moothly, taking the seat opposite him.

Your husband seems... distracted lately. And when Adrian Knight

ression didn't

dden." He swirled his drink lazily. "And I couldn't help but notice

hough her smile remained int

ng forward, "but I can fin

sting Leo was like shaking hands with the d

" she said coolly. "I want he

ned. "Ah, now t

rmly in place. Adrian was in his study, papers spread across his des

heels clicking against t

oment before recovering his us

ing a gentle hand on his shoulder. "Of

light but her eyes, hidden fro

d to play this

Knight n