Meanwhile, back at the VIP table, Leah slipped into the empty chair Adrian had occupied just moments earlier.
She offered a warm, polite smile as she looked across the table.
"Hi, Matteo."
Matteo turned his attention to her.
"It's nice to finally have a chance to sit down with you," Leah said.
"Likewise," Matteo replied.
His sharp eyes lingered on her for a moment before he leaned back slightly, curiosity flickering across his face.
"If you don't mind, there's something I've been genuinely curious about. What exactly is your relationship with Adrian?"
Leah let out a soft chuckle, briefly looking away before meeting his eyes again.
"Adrian's my boyfriend."
Matteo's expression went completely blank.
His dark eyes locked onto her with a chilling intensity.
A second later, Leah burst into laughter, quickly raising both hands in surrender.
