Adeline's POV

We followed Russio to a private study off the main ballroom.

My pulse hammered. Had he seen us in the garde, heard us talking?

But when we entered, he simply gestured to the chairs.

"Sit. This won't take long."

We sat while Russio poured himself a drink, he didn't offer us any.

"The Castellanos want to discuss a partnership," he said. "Merging some operations. It would be beneficial for both families."

"Okay," Kayden said carefully.

"I need you two present at the ...