Ariana Looked at it without thinking when she heard the sound and saw that it was from Adrian.

Ariana, with a heart of respect for Theodore's privacy, decided not to answer the phone, leaving it for him to answer when he returned. The incessant ringing ceased after a while, leading her to believe that whatever it was could not be that urgent.

Just as she was about to leave, the phone sprung to life again, this time as a persistent video call from Adrian.

Anxiety seemed to be gripping Adrian, evident from his relentless calling. Ariana hesitated before finally succumbing to answer, switching to a voice call.

Before she could utter a word, Adrian's voice boomed, “At last, you answered!"