The Billionaire's Supremacy

Part 220

Edward was now in a tricky situation, trying to explain Eva's presence to Adele without revealing too much. He said, "She's... um, a colleague. We're working on a project together. That's all."

Adele's eyes narrowed as she processed Edward's explanation. "A colleague? Working on a project? At this hour? Edward, you can't expect me to believe that so easily. What kind of project is this?"

Edward was acutely aware of Adele's growing suspicion, and he chose his words carefully. "It's a confidential project, and it involves some sensitive information. I promise I'll explain everything to you soon, but for now, I need your trust, okay?"

She still seemed unconvinced but decided not to press further for the time being. "Alright, I'll trust you on this. Just don't forget our plans for the weekend, okay?"

Edward nodded, relieved that Adele didn't dig deeper into the matter. "I won't forget, I promise."

As the conversation with Adele came to an end, Edward returned to the dining table, where Ev