With a sigh, he pulled out his phone and dialed a number.
"Boss, we're outside," Adrian reported.
Inside the restaurant, Damian took a few steps away from Elena, answering the call in his usual icy tone. "You don't need to wait. I have something important to handle. Leave first."
"Yes, boss." Despite his curiosity, Adrian obeyed without hesitation.
As soon as he hung up, Rafael Holt, standing beside him, frowned. "How much longer are we supposed to wait?"
"We're not," Adrian replied. "Boss wants us to leave now."
At that moment, the restaurant doors swung open.
Damian stepped out with Elena by his side, their presence commanding immediate attention.
Adrian spotted them instantly, his gaze landing on Elena.
Ah. That explained everything.
Rafael, however, was confused. He had been away on a mission and had never seen Elena before. The sight of her beside Damian left him intrigued.
Without thinking, he took a step forward.
"Don't," Adrian warned, grabbing his arm.
