Unspoken Hostility and Morning Chaos

Leaning back in his chair without a trace of tension, Adrian let out a quiet laugh and shot Damon an unbothered sidelong glance.

"You're reading far too much into it, Mr. Voss. I'm simply sticking to standard procedure," Adrian remarked in an easy drawl. "Besides, your side approached me looking for a joint venture, didn't you? Surely this isn't the absolute limit of what you bring to the table."