Chapter 31

Vivian’S wicked smile lingered on her face long after Adrian stormed out of the room. With a swift motion, she tossed the duvet off her body, stretching languidly before striding naked into the bathroom. The cold tiles greeted her feet, and within seconds, the sound of running water filled the air. She tilted her head back under the shower, letting the water cascade over her, washing off the sweat and faint smell of alcohol from the night before.

Her body relaxed, but her mind was buzzing with satisfaction. Adrian had panicked exactly the way she wanted, exactly the way she had envisioned. She let out a chuckle, shaking her head beneath the water stream.

After several minutes, Vivian emerged from the bathroom, steam rolling out behind her as though announcing her entrance. She wrapped a towel lazily around her body, humming as she walked to her vanity. Sitting down, she began brushing her hair, applying lotion with deliberate care, then picked out a chic jumpsuit from he