Adrian occasionally glanced at Brittany, his expression warm and polite, maintaining a respectful distance.
Brittany instinctively shifted slightly to the side.
"It's fine. I can handle it myself."
Her tone was casual as she glanced at Adrian, who was focused on the road.
Once she was sure his eyes remained fixed ahead, Brittany exhaled in relief.
On the phone, Emily hesitated, but in the end, chose to trust her.
"Alright, just be careful. Call me if you need anything."
After hanging up, Adrian's calm voice broke the silence.
"What happened?"
Feeling his gaze, Brittany's eyes flickered, and she replied softly, "Just a minor issue at work. Nothing for you to worry about."
Adrian nodded and didn't press further.
The car glided smoothly down the city streets,
