For several moments, neither of them spoke, they simply looked at each other, two strangers who had somehow arrived at a conversation neither could have anticipated. Isabella couldn't tell what was going through Adrian's mind, his expression remained composed, but there was a faint curiosity in his eyes. As for Adrian, he had come to Montclair to handle private business, he had not planned to become involved in anyone's personal affairs, let alone agree to become a stranger's groom in exchange for a meal. Yet here he was, agreeing to something he would normally have dismissed without a second thought, before either of them could say anything else, Nadia approached the table. “Madam Isabella, your attention is needed at the counter.” Isabella briefly closed her eyes, Of course, now? She turned toward Nadia, “I'll be there shortly.” Then she faced Adrian again. “I have to attend to something.” He nodded, Isabella reached into her bag, brought out a card, and placed it on the ta
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