Meeting the Mastermind [2]

The woman continued walking at a steady pace, her posture radiating authority despite the slight blush still lingering on her cheeks. Adrian stayed close beside her, the silence between them heavy with unspoken thoughts. He could feel the guards' eyes on him, but he didn't let it deter him. Instead, he focused on the woman, waiting for her next move.

After a few moments, she finally spoke, her voice composed once more, though there was a hint of something softer beneath the surface. "You seem awfully interested in my affairs," she remarked, her eyes flicking to him briefly before returning to the path ahead.

Adrian shrugged nonchalantly, his expression playful. "It's not every day I run into someone as intriguing as you," he replied, deliberately keeping his tone light. "Besides, I'm just naturally curious. It's in my nature."