Chapter 72 —Aylin Adler

Narrator:

The gala was in full swing, the hall filled with important people, businessmen, politicians, socialites, and people who had probably made their fortunes in ways as questionable as Roman's. But tonight, it wasn't anyone's reputation that was the center of attention. It was Aylin.

From the moment they entered the grand hall, arm in arm like the married couple they were—legally, at least—all eyes were on her. Some were filled with curiosity, others with pure disbelief, but all were focused on the woman Roman Adler had by his side with the confidence of a man who knew exactly what he had.

“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you my wife, Aylin Adler,” he announced, in a tone so comfortable, so proud, as if he had been married to her for years.

Aylin kept her composure, smiling politely as she whispered through clenched teeth.

“You're enjoying this too much.”

Roman leaned slightly toward her ear.

“You should too.”

His hand slid boldly down her lower back, tr