Adrian's lips curled into a faint, almost imperceptible smile. "It seems your father has a better knack for charming a lady than I do." Tilting his head back, his handsome features briefly shadowed with regret, he added. "Too bad I didn't get to replace your earring tonight."
Claire pursed her lips slightly, a small, graceful gesture. "It's fine. You've already helped me so much before," she replied.
Just as her words settled into the quiet night, a sudden knock broke the silence.
Adrian pressed a button, and the car window slid down smoothly, letting in a cool breeze that washed over them.
Outside, Sean stood tall and confident under the glow of the streetlamp. The light cast shadows on his face, obscuring his expression.
"Spotted your car from a distance, and it hadn't moved for a l
