Kayla could barely sleep. Even with Adrian’s reassurances and soft words, Victor’s visit lingers in her mind like a constant whisper. Anytime she closes her eyes, all she could see was his smug and stupid face.
The next morning, she wakes up to find Adrian gone. A sharp spike of anxiety grips her chest. She rushes downstairs, almost bumping into Ethan.
“Where’s Adrian?” she demands.
Ethan’s face turns puzzled and surprised. “Handling business.”
“Business?” she repeats. “He didn’t tell me he was going anywhere."
Ethan exhales. “Look, Kayla, I know you’re worried, but Adrian’s always five steps ahead. Trust him.”
Kayla clenches her fists. “Trust him? I'm really trying my best here . Victor came here yesterday and made it clear that he’s not backing down, and Adrian just—” She stops h
