Chapter 5

The ballroom went dead silent.

Flowers, champagne, crystal chandeliers, and a sea of pastel evening wear.

And there I was, dressed in pitch black, an entirely unwelcome shadow.

Victoria was the first to recover.

She lowered her voice. "Adrian, don't do this."

I ignored her and turned to the guests.

"For those who don't know, Eli Cole is my adopted brother."

"And my legal team has verified that throughout my marriage, he and Victoria have been carrying on a secret, intimate relationship."

I paused, watching the color drain from Eli's face.

"I won't be releasing any private materials tonight. The…