Chapter 64: Is She Avoiding Me?
(Author's POV)
"Ms. Lowells?"
The voice was deep, resonant, and carried an undeniable weight of authority. Ella, who had been nervously inspecting a modern art sculpture in the waiting area, jumped. She spun around, clutching her handbag tightly against her side.
Adrian Sinclair stood near the glass double doors. He was imposing, just as the rumors suggested. He wore a tailored charcoal suit that fit his broad shoulders perfectly, and his presence seemed to fill the room.
Ella’s heart skipped a beat, but her eyes caught the subtle shift in his expression. For a split second, his amber eyes had been bright with anticipation. But the moment he saw her face—and realized she wasn't Caroline—the light vanished. His expression cooled instantly, shifting
