Without answering immediately, she stood and walked to the desk. Her movements were steady, though her palms were damp.
She took out a blank sheet and began writing carefully:
From this moment forward, Adriana Whitmore and Nathanie Reed shall maintain clear boundaries. Adriana assumes full responsibility for all her decisions and actions. Under no circumstances will her affairs involve or implicate any individual or authority. All consequences shall be borne solely by Adriana Whitmore.
Signed: Nathanie Reed.
When she finished, she brought the paper to him along with a pen.
Her hands trembled slightly as she placed them on the bedside table.
“Sign it.”
Nathanie didn’t reach for it immediately. His eyes narrowed as he studied her.
There was something different about her tonight—something he couldn’t quite define.
“Why?” he asked evenly.
She met his gaze without flinching.
“What? Are you backing out already? Or are you afraid you’ll end up interfering behind my back?”
She knew exactly where to press.
Nathanie had always been sensitive about his pride.
As expected, his expression darkened.