Chapter 99— Dinner and the New Necklace

Sofía stepped out of the bathroom wrapped in a white robe, droplets still trailing down her warm skin. Adrián was waiting for her in the room, leaning against the window frame, holding a small box in his hands. When he saw her, he approached slowly, with that mixture of respect and desire that defined him.

“May I?” he whispered, showing her the new pearl necklace Isabel had given him for her.

She nodded softly. Adrián stepped behind her, gently brushin