Chapter 12

"I have an uncanny ability to turn a profit in any situation, even the most challenging circumstances," Adrienne stated once more, her gaze fixed on the view outside the window.

"What's the matter? First, you show up unannounced, and now you keep repeating that statement. What's going on?" He questioned, extending a glass of wine towards her.

"Someone once said that to me. I can't seem to get it out of my head. It keeps replaying, and I don't understand why," Adrienne replied, her shoulders drooping with sadness.

"Don't force yourself to remember, alright? Let it come naturally," he reassured, positioning himself behind Adrienne. His hands circled her waist before gently massaging it. Their eyes remained fixed on the view outside.

Adrienne accidentally knocked her wine glass onto the window sill and turned to face him. Her hands found their place around his neck as she pulled him closer, their noses now touching. As his breath caressed her face, Adrienne closed her eyes.

"Why won't yo