The office lights flickered late in the evening, casting long shadows across the polished floors. Adrian paced near the window, fists clenched, mind racing. A major client had suddenly threatened to pull out of their biggest project, citing rumors and misinformation that had spread through the industry. And worse… someone had leaked sensitive internal data.
Isabella entered quietly, sensing his turmoil immediately. “Adrian,” she said softly, approaching him, “what’s going on?”
He turned, jaw tight, eyes dark with frustration. “It’s everything,” he admitted, voice low, tense. “The client, the leak… and I don’t know who to trust anymore.”
Her heart clenched at his words. “We trust each other,” she said firmly, taking a step closer. “You and I. That hasn’t changed, no matter what’s happeni
