Chapter 12
Ariana’s eyes widened the moment the elevator doors fully opened. Standing outside were Sophia and two security guards. For a second, nobody spoke. The silence felt suffocating.
Damien immediately turned toward the elevator doors while Ariana stood frozen beside him, still trying to steady her breathing. Sophia’s eyes slowly moved across Ariana’s face carefully. Then downward. To her lips. Smudged lipstick. Messy breathing. Flushed cheeks. Proof.
Sophia smiled softly. Not angry. Not heartbroken. Amused. “Well,” Sophia finally said calmly, “this just became complicated.”
Ariana instantly looked away in embarrassment. But Damien? He didn’t look guilty at all. That was what shocked Sophia the most. Not once did he try to explain himself. Not once did he step away from Ari
