"I am glad to meet you again, Miss Evangeline," Adrian replied. "I didn't expect you to be such a person at all."
"Oh, is that so? But I thought you definitely knew."
Evangeline's expression remained unreadable as she stood before Adrian, her eyes scanning his face for any hint of his true thoughts. Her poise was flawless, the embodiment of grace and control, but there was an undeniable sharpness in her gaze, a warning that she was not one to be trifled with.
Adrian matched her composure, his smile steady as he continued, "I must say, you carry yourself with an air of mystery that's hard to ignore. I must say, it only adds to your allure."
Evangeline's lips twitched in what might have been a smile, but her voice remained cool and measured. "Flattery will get you nowhere, Mr. Lucien. But I appreciate the attempt. Now, why don't you tell me the real reason you've sought me out?"
