Chapter 56: Shadows of the Past
Nathaniel POV
As the red liquid caught the light from the chandelier overhead, the wine glass in my palm slowly swirled. Adrian flourished in a setting like the vineyard's private tasting area, which was all polished mahogany and subtle opulence. However, it seemed more like a battlefield tonight. I had also brought weapons.
Adrian sat opposite me, his gaze hard and unblinking, his stance stiff. He always exuded the air of the ideal son, the unfailing heir. However, I was the only one who was aware of the weaknesses in that façade. For years, I had been living in the shadow of his flawlessness. I came here tonight to bring those shadows into the light.
Adrian's voice clipped as he replied, "Spit it out, Nathaniel." "The wine wasn't the reason you drove
