Chapter 38

"Hey, don't leave my hand hanging in the air. It's starting to hurt," Ryan said to Adrienne, his face contorting in mock pain.

Adrienne chuckled and playfully shoved Ryan's hand away.

"Hey... you just showed up with a helicopter and said I should follow you. Can't you greet?"

Ryan grinned, his eyes sparkling mischievously. "Oh, I'm sorry. I thought I looked cool."

Adrienne's laughter filled the air as she rolled her eyes.

"Well... hello Daniel." He extended his hand towards Daniel for a handshake.

"Hey," Daniel said, reciprocating the handshake, albeit with a hint of unease.

Ryan turned back to face Adrienne, a mischievous glint still in his eyes.

"You said you were at an amusement park not very far from your estate, so it was easy locating you. It's not like we have a million amusement parks in this city. Why are you surprised?"

Tilting her head, Adrienne huffed playfully.

"Tch! I didn't say I was surprised," she replied, folding her arms across her chest.