A man nearby didn't hold back his praise. "Anyone taken in by Mr. Shaw is bound to be a breathtaking beauty."
"I'm just Mr. Shaw's secretary," Aria said lightly, drawing a clear line between them.
Adrian's hand tightened around her waist. "Excuse us," he said, then led her to a quieter corner.
Aria immediately pried his hand away. "Don't hold me like that. It's uncomfortable."
A sharp edge flashed in Adrian's gaze. "Who said you could dress like this?"
Aria fell silent. What did he mean?
"Didn't you have Marcus send this dress over? I thought Mr. Shaw wanted me to… entertain clients."
Adrian's expression darkened. He had only told Marcus to pick out the latest gown and deliver it. He hadn't expected that i***t to choose something this revealing.
At that very moment, Marcus, who was
