Monica set the tray down quickly, stepping back from the private room.
Her palms were slick with sweat as she anxiously waited just outside the door, her eyes locked on the closed door, waiting for the drug to take effect.
Inside, Adrien was cutting into his steak, and Claire was sipping her soup. The occasional low murmur of their conversation broke the quiet.
"If this partnership goes through, it's going to be a major step forward for SUN BioTech," Adrien said, lifting his glass. His gaze lingered on Claire's face. "I'm confident you'll make it happen."
Claire smiled back, clinking her glass with his. "We'll make it work."
But just as they were getting into their meal, the door was suddenly kicked open with a loud bang.
The sound sent a jolt through Claire.
She looked up to see Ol
