It was Gabriel and Adrian, Ava’s brothers, who exuded a powerful presence that commanded respect and attention. Their arrival was unexpected, but Ava felt a surge of relief wash over her. The very sight of them seemed to freeze the scene in time, their confident strides cutting through the tension like a hot knife through butter.
Gabriel, the elder of the two, scanned the room with eyes that had seen the rise and fall of markets, the negotiation of international deals, and now, the humiliation of his beloved sister. Adrian, always the more impulsive, radiated a controlled anger, his jaw set in a grim line as he took in the scene before him.
The Harringtons were visibly taken aback. Miranda’s smirk faltered, Tessa’s laughter died in her throat, and Lucas finally looked up, his facade of indifference cracking under the weight of his brothers-in-law’s presence.
