Chapter 364

A flash of delight lit the woman's eyes.

She reached out to touch him.

Her wrist was seized abruptly.

The grip was so tight it hurt.

She struggled slightly.

He didn't budge.

A low warning sounded in her ear. "Don't move."

She froze instantly.

Sophia Roscente and Marcus Hill exchanged a look.

Shock was written all over their faces.

Adrian Sinclair never let women get this close.

Yet today was an exception?

Anna Ross pushed through the crowded room.

Lucas Evans stayed protectively by her side.

She finally spotted Sophia in the booth.

And Marcus Hill beside her.

"Sophia, come back with me."

Anna's steps halted.

Her gaze landed on Marcus.

"You're not alone?"

Sophia scrambled to her feet.

She forced a laugh, blocking the view behind her.

"Anna, he just got here..."

Marcus nodded in agreement.

Anna narrowed her eyes.

She pointed toward the figure in the shadows.

"Then who is that?"

The silhouette felt strangely familiar.

Sophia's scalp prickled with dread.

"Don't know him. Just some drunk."

Anna frowned, studying the figure.

The more she looked, the more alarmed she became.

The woman shifted her weight, her legs unsteady.

Adrian lost his balance and collapsed.

The scene fell into dead silence.

"I'm sorry!" The woman broke free and fled.

Marcus covered his eyes.

It's over.

Lucas got a clear look at the man's face.

His eyes darkened with sudden understanding.

So that's how it is.

Anna bit her lip hard.

She completely understood it was a setup.

"Sophia, you lied to me?"

Sophia looked on the verge of tears.

"Anna, please let me explain..."

Her eyes darted to Lucas.

Her heart sank like a stone.

Everything was ruined now.