Adrian’s POV
The studio lights are blinding at 10 a.m., the hum of cameras and murmured voices a stark contrast to the storm in my chest. Serena stands beside me, her crimson dress a bold statement, her hand trembling slightly in mine as we prepare for the live broadcast. Last night’s passion—her taste on my tongue, her p***y clenching around me—fuels my resolve, but the email from Lila, with its twisted footage, tightens my gut. She’s playing dirty, and I’ll be damned if I let her destroy Serena. I’m Adrian Knight, a man who builds empires, and today, I’m building a shield around the woman I love.
The anchor introduces us, and I step forward, my voice steady. “Dr. Serena Voss is a healer, not a scandal. Her work has been misrepresented by a rival, Lila Monroe, who’s fabricated evidence
