Chapter 11
I was dressed and ready at 7:15 p.m.
The car would arrive at 7:30 p.m. I had already practiced my talking points, the right smile to give, and the whole evening planned out in my head like I always did before walking into any place.
I stood in the entrance hall checking my wrist watch when my phone buzzed.
A text from Priya. The foundation’s event coordinator.
Mrs. Tao, confirming the cancellation as requested. Hope to reschedule soon. Have a lovely evening.
I read the message twice.
Then I placed the phone in my clutch and walked through the house in search of him.
There he was.
Adrian was in his study room. His jacket was off, sleeves rolled up, working through a pile of papers like his evening was going exactly as he wanted it. He looked up when I stepped in.
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