CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE: AFFECTIONATE GRANDMA

As she mulled over her options, Tiana heard Adrian’s footsteps approaching from behind. She turned to face him, a conflicted expression on her face as she struggled to articulate her thoughts. ”Adrian, about Alfredo…” Tiana began, her voice trailing off as she searched for the right words. Adrian placed a gentle hand on her shoulder, his expression softening with understanding. “I know you’re excited about this opportunity, Tiana,” he said, his voice calm and reassuring. “But I can’t shake off the feeling that something isn’t right about Alfredo. He is dangerous .We need to be cautious.” Tiana nodded, her mind whirling with conflicting emotions. She trusted Adrian’s instincts, but a part of her couldn’t help but wonder if she was letting her ambition cloud her judgment. She had worked tirelessly to build her fashion brand from the ground up, and the thought of turning down a potentially lucrative opportunity was difficult to swallow. ”Maybe we should just see how things play out