Chapter 153

Adam Harper arrived right on time. Alice had been watching the clock, and as she stepped out of the snack shop near the GrandVerse building, she immediately spotted Adam waiting by the curb. She gave him a small apologetic smile. “Sorry, did I keep you waiting?” “No, I got here early,” Adam said, a faint smile tugging at his lips. He caught the spark in Alice’s eyes and felt an odd pang in his chest. He quickly averted his gaze and stepped forward to open the car door for her. The show they were headed to was the city’s biggest hit this season—a live music variety show with tons of fans and heavy hype. It was all live, meaning the pressure on performers was sky-high. Alice was tense the entire ride. Her nerves only got worse when she saw the crowd of fans already swarming outside the TV station. Her heart started thumping uncontrollably. “Try to relax. It’s just a rehearsal,” Adam said gently. Alice looked up, meeting his eyes in the rearview mirror. Embarrassed, she gave a quick smile