Chapter 9 Why Are You Back?
- The tension in the room thickens. Lila’s heels click softly against the polished floor as she stands, her movements measured. Adrian’s eyes never leave her, following every shift in her posture. She smooths invisible creases on her blazer, keeping her composure, but the charged air between them is undeniable.
- Just as she turns to leave, his voice breaks the silence.
- “Why are you back?”