Adrian
Adrian Black had never believed in fate.
He believed in leverage.
He believed in timing, positioning, and preparation. Every alliance he built, every enemy he dismantled, every business deal he closed was the result of careful planning. Nothing in his world happened by accident.
So when Mila Torres began appearing in his days again, it wasn’t destiny.
It was design.
He told himself it was harmless.
He told himself he was simply making sure she stayed within sight. That he wanted to understand her routines better, to anticipate danger before it reached her. That he was still operating from a place of protection.
But deep down, Adrian knew he was lying to himself.
He wasn’t protecting Mila.
He was pulling her closer.
It started small.
He adjusted his schedule so his mornin
