2024/ Amelia's POV
Adrian didn't move to shake his hand. He simply raised a brow, his expression the picture of bored indifference as he looked Chase over.
"I know who you are," Chase continued, clearly not deterred by Adrian's lack of response. "Adrian Kane. A living breathing business god. It's not every day you meet someone with that much power."
Adrian's lips twitched, but I couldn't tell if it was the beginning of a smirk or a sneer. He still didn't say a word.
I'd had enough. "Excuse me," I said, leaning closer to Adrian but loud enough for Chase to hear. "I see my friends over there. I'm going to say hi."
Before Chase could respond, I walked away, making a beeline for my new friends, desperate to escape the suffocating tension.
For a while, it worked. I greeted D
