Chapter 255

"You—" Before Adrian could let the word land, Claire cut him off right away, her voice sharp and unwavering. The anger on his face deepened, but she didn't give him a chance. "What, seriously? Did you even think this through? You threw punches in our house, Adrian. What if you went too far? What if something actually happened? Even if Nelson just stood there and took it, didn't hit back, and pretended like it's nothing, that doesn't mean you're off the hook." Forget the rest—just that shady aunt who just joined their little party gave Claire a bad vibe, not to mention those slippery business sharks watching from the sides. Adrian's got a pretty solid place in their industry, but his position on top is like a slice of cake—everyone wants a bite. One misstep could be used to drag him down, and today's stunt? Even if Nelson doesn't press charges, who's to say it won't be turned into gossip and used against Adrian? Especially in a field where public opinion can make or break a reputation.