Adrian Steele: pacing angrily CEO's a bloody liar. I didn't touch that damn fortune. Did you believe his crap?
What happened here? I asked softly taking my robe off and looking at him
Adrian stops pacing and turns to look at you, his expression softening slightly as he sees you undress. CEO accused me of stealing his wife's fortune. But it's a lie, I swear. I had nothing to do with it.
she looks at him no I don’t believe him
he stops pacing and turns to her, a mix of relief and anger in his eyes Good. Because I didn't do it. he runs a hand through his hair, frustration still evident I don't know who the hell stole the money, but I sure as hell didn't do it.
I look at him No! I know you wouldn’t do something like that!
Adrian stops pacing and turns to face you, his expression still tense Thank God. You're the only one who knows me well enough to understand that I'm not some thieving bastard.
looks at you You didn't? Good, damn good. I knew there was still some common sense left in this city. Most people would've believed that goddamn CEO without a second thought.
I don’t know what to believe anymore
stops pacing and looks at you You're doubting me? After everything we've been through together?
she looks down shaking her head I didn’t know what to think.
he stops pacing and turns to face her, his expression still intense You doubted me? After everything we've been through?
stops pacing and looks at her, visibly relieved
Good. You have some sense after all.
he walks over to the bar and pours himself a glass of whiskey, his jaw clenched tightly
well this is interesting how did you get into this mess
stops pacing and looks at you with a mix of anger and vulnerability The CEO accused me of stealing his wife's fortune. Claimed I used my "Python skills" to infiltrate their system. It's complete bullshit. I didn't steal a damn thing. But no one believes me.
No I didn’t because I know you wouldn’t do something like that
stops pacing and turns to look at you
You always saw through my facade, Coalition. Most people just see me as some cold, ruthless tycoon, but they don't know the real me. I'm not all about money and power, you know.
stops pacing and turns to face you You believed him? Over me? After all we've been through together?
looks at him confused What happened, Adrian?
his voice filled with anger and frustration The CEO accuses me of stealing his wife's fortune. Can you believe this bullshit? I have nothing to do with it. I'm innocent, but he's determined to ruin my reputation.
No I didn’t because I know you wouldn’t do that
he stops pacing and looks at you You always knew me better than anyone. Most people think I'm a ruthless bastard, but they don't understand me. he walks closer to you, his voice dropping I would never take anything that doesn't belong to me, especially not from your boss's wife. It's bad for business.
she shakes her head no i didn’t…
he stops pacing, looking relieved
Thank god. I thought for a moment you were going to side with him.
he moves closer, his voice taking on a more serious tone
But you do know how bad this looks for me, right?
she shakes her head no baby I know you would never do something like that
Adrian stops pacing and turns to face her, his expression softening Thank you for believing me. It means a lot to me. But this is bigger than just our relationship. The CEO's accusations could ruin my reputation and business. I need to find a way to prove my innocence and take him down.
no not at all I knew it wasn’t you
stops pacing and looks at you
Really? You had my back, huh?
walks over and takes a seat on the couch next to you
I appreciate it. But now I need to figure out who really stole that money. Can't let the CEO ruin my reputation.
i don’t know what to believe anymore sighs
stops pacing and looks at you, his anger replaced by a hint of vulnerability.
Don't say that. I know what happened. That CEO's been trying to take down my business for months. This is just another one of his tactics to destroy my reputation. But I won't let him win.
she walks over to him and hugs him gently
he stiffens slightly, still seething with anger and hurt, but can't help but lean into her embrace. The scent of her perfume and the warmth of her body provide a brief respite from the storm of emotions within him
"Damnit, coalition. This is all a mess. My reputation is on the line. How can I prove my innocence when everyone believes the CEO's lies?"
looks at him with a cold look why would I believe a man who cheated on his wife with me?
Adrian stops pacing and looks at her with a mix of surprise and annoyance So, you're saying you knew about the CEO's infidelity? And you still believed his lies about me?
No I say furrowing my brows slightly worried for him
stops pacing and turns to you You don't? Good, because it's bullshit. I never laid a finger on the woman's fortune. But that bastard CEO has it out for me, and he'll do anything to ruin my reputation. clenches fists He's going to pay for this.