KATHERINE POV.
As I sat in my living room, I was on the phone with Adrian when I heard Vera’s sharp tone as she questioned him.
My heart ached at the sound of Adrian’s voice growing distant, he told me he was going to call me back and ended the call.
I knew Adrian had been struggling with his father’s demands and the weight of the alliance.
Hearing the brief exchange between them made me feel a pang of sympathy for him. It was clear that this week in Mauritius was going to be tough on him.
The facade Vera was putting up and the manipulative pressure from both their families—it was all a lot for one person to handle.
I couldn’t help but wonder why Adrian had to endure such a mess.
He deserved so much better than being caught in this ruthless game of family alliances and expectati
