The moment Adam's words fell, Isabella's mind went completely blank.
Before she could react, soft laughter drifted over from the other side of the observation deck.
"So someone came here to confess to his little girl. President Steele, once your tower opens, it seems it'll create quite a few couples!"
"Exactly. The CEO is young, after all. He understands how young people think. Unlike us old men."
"Hey, isn't that the spokesperson we hired? Adam? What's a famous actor doing kneeling on the ground to chase a girl?"
"Hahaha… men."
The teasing voices floated closer, casual and unrestrained.
Meanwhile, at the same time, Isabella's heart lurched. Instinctively, she tried to pull her hand back.
But Adam seemed to have steeled himself. He tightened his grip on her fingers, refusing to let go, and continued without caring who was watching.
