In the underground garage, Madeline opened the car door and slid into the back seat.
The air inside the car felt heavy and still.
Adrian leaned against the seat with his eyes half-lowered.
A faint air of gloom hung around him, impossible to miss.
Madeline noticed it immediately.
She could still feel the intensity of the look he'd given her in the conference room.
She knew exactly where his disappointment came from.
She pressed her lips together and decided not to dodge the issue.
"There were too many people in the review meeting. Our agreement says the marriage stays confidential. If we left together, people would've started speculating immediately. I had to ask you to leave first."
Adrian turned toward her.
His dark eyes fixed on her face.
"I understand that it was the rational
