Chapter 372 The Explosion

Adrian stood by the restaurant’s entrance, beaming as he extended his hand toward Claire. The entire place was empty—well, aside from the two of them. Adrian had booked the whole outdoor dining area just for their special night. His eyes sparkled as he asked, “Ready?” Claire looked up at him, momentarily stunned by the gesture. “You did all this?” she asked, taking his hand and nodding as her smile widened. Adrian led her to the table by the lake, the soft glow of fairy lights dancing on the water’s surface. Claire felt her heart skip a beat. It was the stuff of romance novels—the kind she never expected to experience in real life. The breeze was gentle, the night sky clear, and the setting was beyond perfect. "Wow," she murmured, taking it all in. "No one's ever done something like this for me." Adrian chuckled nervously, rubbing the back of his neck. "Well, I came up with the idea, but I did need a little help setting it up," he admitted shyly, eyes flickering toward the lights a