Chapter 12

"Here's your phone," Vivian said, her voice light as she handed Adrian's phone back to him, a warm smile playing on her lips.

Adrian's relief was palpable as he quickly checked the messages, discovering a naughty picture from Scarlett that stirred a potent mix of attraction and anger within him.

Vivian, noticing the change in Adrian's demeanor, leaned in with a teasing grin.

"Anything interesting on that phone of yours?"

He maintained composure and simply replied, "Nothing you need to worry about."

"Okay, baby," Vivian said, returning to preparing for work as Adrian went to sit on the bed, still staring at his phone.

It was sexy; he couldn't deny that. But what the fuck was wrong with Scarlett? He questioned himself in his mind as his anger rose again.

With her eyes sparkling with affection, she approached Adrian with a tender smile as she prepared to leave for work.

"Adrian, I hate to leave you, but duty calls. Promise me you'll take care of yourself today." Vivian stated, walking ov