Adrian's eyes followed Claire's graceful figure as she disappeared into the kindergarten, her silhouette vanishing behind the gate.
Just then, a sudden, piercing ringtone sliced through the quiet of the car.
He paused, glancing down at the screen, and his brow twitched almost imperceptibly at the name flashing on it—Jason.
With a swipe of his long fingers, he answered the call, his voice icy and deep, carrying the chill of a winter storm. "Hello?"
On the other end, Jason's playful, almost mocking tone immediately filled the line. "Adrian, I pulled out all the stops to set up this perfect 'hero rescues the damsel' moment for you. Don't you think you owe me a proper thank you?"
Adrian's lips twisted into a mocking sneer. "Jason, you scared her half to death. I'm being polite by not comi
