Chapter 26

"This is impossible! It can't be happening!" Pedro exclaimed in disbelief, his voice filled with frustration.

After dropping Adrienne off at her condo unit, Pedro remained in his car for a while, deep in thought. Running his hand through his hair, he muttered to himself, feeling as though he had lost his sanity.

The previous night had left him restless. It was only now that he truly noticed the captivating features of his secretary—her thick eyebrows, smooth skin, gentle face, perfect lips, and mesmerizing eyes. After years of working together, the realization of Adrienne's beauty struck him like a thunderbolt.

But Pedro couldn't accept it.

He couldn't allow himself to be attracted to his secretary. Yes, something had transpired between them, but in Pedro's mind, everything that had happened in Claybourne was a colossal mistake. Furthermore, Adrienne didn't even remember the events.

He wiped his face, attempting to clear his thoughts. Determined to regain cont