Adrian's POV
After lunch with Stella, I returned to the office and summoned Chloe to my room.
"Spill it, Roman. How was your lunch date with Stella?" Chloe sauntered in, claiming the seat opposite me.
"Chloe, why didn't you tell me about those threatening letters Stella's been receiving?" I asked, keeping my voice level despite my internal agitation.
"Because she made me promise not to, especially after she caught you with your little side piece," Chloe replied coolly, causing me to exhale sharply in frustration.
"I can keep her safe, Chl," I insisted, which prompted an exasperated sigh from her.
"You were a complete ass to her, Adrian! Get it through your thick skull!" Chloe could be brutally honest when necessary. "Stella's too kind for her own good. If it were me, I'd have made you suffer consequences you couldn't imagine."
"Chloe, don't fill Stella's head with vengeful ideas," I warned.
