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Brent hesitated for a moment before stepping forward. He knew this conversation could go in many directions, especially considering the thoughts racing in his mind about Adrian’s relationship with Eva and the recent discoveries. But he knew better than to act on his emotions right now.
“Mr. Blackwood, I was asked to deliver these documents,” Brent said, his voice steady despite the internal turmoil. He placed the folder on Adrian’s desk, trying to keep his focus on the task at hand.
Adrian glanced at the folder briefly but didn’t make an immediate move to open it. Instead, his eyes seemed to pierce through Brent, as if trying to read his thoughts. There was something about the tension in the room, the unspoken words, and the things left unsaid that made Adrian’s presence feel even more imposing than usual.
“Is there something else, Brent?” Adrian asked, his tone cold, though it wasn’t uncommon for him to be distant when working. But today, Brent felt like there was an underlying sharpness in his voice, as though Adrian had picked up on some disturbance in the air.
Brent swallowed, feeling the weight of his silence. He couldn’t directly bring up the things he had overheard—Eva’s secret, the pregnancy, the complicated web of relationships—especially not when Adrian was in this mood. But something in his gut told him that Adrian was probably already aware of the tensions surrounding him, even if he hadn’t confronted them head-on.
“Nothing, Mr. Blackwood,” Brent replied, forcing a casual tone. “I’ll leave you to it.”
As he turned to leave, he couldn’t help but glance back at Adrian. The man’s face was unreadable, but Brent sensed that the coldness wasn’t just a result of his usual composure. Something deeper was going on—something Brent could feel, even if he didn’t fully understand it.
Once outside the office, Brent found himself lost in thought, questioning everything he had overheard and pieced together. If Adrian didn’t know about Eva’s pregnancy, was he truly blind to what was going on in his own life? Or was he just too proud to face it?
Meanwhile, in her office, Jenny’s mind was still reeling from what she had learned. As she glanced over at Eva’s closed door, she couldn’t help but feel guilty. Eva had always been the picture of grace under pressure, but Jenny now realized just how much she might be suffering in silence. Was it right for them to keep such a big secret, especially with all the rumors flying around? But on the other hand, could it really help to expose everything? Would it only make things worse?
She sighed, feeling the weight of the situation pressing down on her. She had promised Brent they wouldn’t get involved, but deep down, Jenny knew this was no ordinary secret. This was the kind of thing that could change everything for Eva, and maybe for Adrian too.
As the day wore on, the tension in the office grew palpable. No one spoke directly about what they knew, but the whispers and glances were enough to make everyone uneasy. Jenny tried to focus on her work, but her thoughts kept drifting back to Eva. Would Eva be able to keep this secret forever? And if she couldn’t, what would happen when the truth finally came out?
Brent, too, felt the weight of his thoughts. Despite his usual detachment, the situation was beginning to feel far more personal than he’d expected. Would Adrian even believe the truth if it was finally revealed to him? Or would it drive him further away from Eva?
The office was filled with unspoken tension, and outside, the storm clouds gathered, reflecting the turmoil inside.
