Chapter 29 : The Argument
Elena couldn’t focus the rest of the day. Every word Veronica had whispered kept echoing in her mind, like venom sinking deeper into her veins. Men like Adrian always leave. And when they do, it’s women like you who pay the price. She wanted to brush it off, to believe Adrian’s strength could shield her from anything. But doubt crept in like a shadow, eating at her resolve. By the time she stepped into Adrian’s private penthouse that evening, her nerves were raw. He greeted her with a cool, commanding smile, pulling her into his arms. His lips brushed her temple, his hand sliding firmly along her waist. But Elena stiffened. Adrian felt it instantly. His jaw tightened, his hand pausing against her body. “You’re quiet,” he murmured. “What’s wrong?” Elena swallowed hard, pushing gently a
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