The parking lot fell silent.
Emma looked at the elegant woman standing before her.
"...Adrian's fiancée?"
Victoria offered a small smile.
"I suppose that's the title everyone uses."
Emma couldn't tell what that meant.
Before she could respond...
Another voice interrupted.
"Victoria?"
Both women turned.
Adrian had just stepped out of the building.
His brows knitted together.
"I wasn't expecting you."
Victoria laughed softly.
"I wanted to surprise you."
She walked over and gave him a brief side hug.
It was warm...
But noticeably reserved.
Like two old friends.
Not lovers.
Emma quietly observed the interaction.
Something about it...
Didn't match the word fiancée.
Victoria glanced between them.
"So..."
"This must be Ms. Emma Carter."
Emma nodded politely.
"It's nice
