Chapter 379

Evelyn turned to face him, her silver mask obscuring most of her face except for those cunning fox-like eyes.

He was clearly a regular here.

What secrets did this basement hold?

Her lips curved slightly. "Just curious. Or is there something down there you don't want me to see?"

Adrian's gaze locked onto her mischievous eyes, bright as stars in the night sky.

He stepped closer, his long fingers brushing the edge of her mask. "Look all you want. Just don't regret it later."

Just some adult toys. If she insisted, he'd see how long this little fox could keep her composure.

Evelyn arched a brow. She wasn't leaving empty-handed now.

Adrian sighed and followed as she descended.

The basement was more spacious than expected—a temperature-controlled pool on the left, a lounge area with a bathroom on the right.

Evelyn's ears burned when she saw the furnishings.

So Dominic had these tastes.

Adrian noticed her flushed earlobes and swallowed hard.

He leaned in, his breath warm against her ear. "Perfect for couples, don't you think?"

She shot him a cold glare. "Watch your words, Mr. Valentine. I'm single."

"Oh?" Amusement flickered in his eyes. "Then why not try me? Guaranteed satisfaction."

Evelyn scoffed.

Her gaze raked over him deliberately. "You look fit enough. Pity about the... stamina issue."

She turned to search for clues.

Tonight, she would find proof.

Adrian froze. "Stamina issue?"

Since when?

Ignoring him, she pulled on gloves and began inspecting the area.

The most obvious place was often the safest.

The giant padded mat in the center spoke for itself.

Finding nothing, she focused on the pool and bathroom.

The layout was suspiciously simple.

Adrian silently joined the search.

Twenty minutes later, they'd found nothing.

Evelyn frowned. A fox like Dominic would never leave himself unprotected.

After years serving Vincent Langley, he knew the price of betrayal better than anyone.

Her eyes scanned the walls—then stopped.

This wall was in the wrong place.

The main structure should be behind it.

She strode forward and knocked lightly.