Chapter 142

Vivian returned to the city in a haze of self-loathing, the weight of her failure crushing her every step. Cassandra couldn’t help but notice how distant Adrian remained, even though he, too, was struggling with his own injuries. He was in pain, but he wouldn’t allow himself the comfort of leaning on her he didn’t want to touch her, let alone speak to her. The tension was palpable, and it was obvious to everyone why. The truth about Vivian’s actions in Fawnrun City had caught up with her. The ruthless way she had humiliated the young executive, and her direct involvement in his professional takedown, had left her marked both literally and metaphorically. It wasn’t just Adrian who recoiled from her now. The other executives who had been involved in the ordeal treated her with disdain, their glares burning into her every time they crossed paths.