Adrian's POV
It was finally the day of the party.
I was standing near the corner of the room, glass in hand, scanning the crowd.
The party was in full swing, people laughing, glasses clinking, everyone trying to impress or be noticed.
Liam was busy across the room, entertaining some important clients, so my attention was free for a moment.
I noticed Nicole before she noticed me.
She was slightly overwhelmed, moving carefully through the crowd as if she didn’t belong.
The nerves on her face were subtle, but I caught them.
She stumbled slightly as she almost bumped into me and Ethan.
Sorry!” she exclaimed quickly, pretending to adjust her gown.
I didn’t move, letting the moment pass naturally. “Don’t worry about it,” I mummered observing her closely.
I could tell that she was
