Chapter 147 Elodie’s POV~ When I arrived at Floral Garden, I parked the car, texted Cara that I was here, and sent her my location. She replied she’d be out soon. I asked where she was because I wanted to use the restroom at the sales office. She sent me
Chapter 146 The keychain was a small pink cat-shaped bag with a white kitten nestled inside, that made it appear so delicate and yet unique. It looked almost identical to the one Liora had attached to her backpack zipper a while ago, just in a different color. To Elodie, she
Chapter 145 Although Rex and his team didn’t have time for dinner, the work was done, so they all headed downstairs together, preparing to leave Wilson Tech. At that moment, Sienna’s phone rang. After a brief conversation, she hung up and said smoothly, “Dante’s almost here. I’ll head down with
Chapter 144 Johnny only responded with a flat “oh” and didn’t say anything further. He stepped closer to Elodie, tapping his pen against a section of his notebook. “Hey, take a look at this part. Does the logic hold up p> Elodie leaned in, scanning the notes for a moment
Chapter 143 Elodie’s POV~ Perhaps because he could see we were genuinely exhausted, Professor Nolan let us leave around nine that night. After an entire day of mental strain, I went straight home, soaked in a hot bath until my fingers pruned, and collapsed into bed. The next day, there
Chapter 142 Elodie’s POV~ “Professor Nolan p> Upon seeing Nolan walk through the door, both Dante and Sienna stood up to greet him. When Nolan’s gaze landed on Sienna, there was no surprise on his face. No recognition beyond the bare minimum. Sienna stepped forward, her smile polite and carefully
Chapter 141 Elodie’s Pov~ I nodded, said nothing more, and got into the car. But Harry didn’t move. As I drove past him, I lowered the window, gave him a brief nod in acknowledgment, and then pressed down on the accelerator. I watched him fade in the rearview mirror, still
Chapter 140 Liora had noticed that her mom didn’t call her every day like before and wasn’t always asking about where she was going. She actually liked this change in her mom. But recently, she’d also noticed that aside from those things, her mom seemed quieter than before whenever they
Chapter 139 Elodie’s POV~ Dante took no notice of my cousins, nor did he have any intention of engaging in pleasantries. He calmly shifted his gaze elsewhere, his expression unreadable. Dante was the man I loved. I had fallen headlong into this, and after so many years, I still couldn’t
Chapter 138 It was left for Dante to sit. Old Madam Brown glanced at the time, her brow furrowing slightly as she turned to Sienna. “Sienna, is Dante here yet? Why don’t you call him and give him a reminder p> Sienna had been thinking the same thing. She pulled
Chapter 137 Elodie sat beside Professor Nolan, but he was still engaged in conversation with Grandma Miller, so he hadn’t turned his attention to her yet. She shifted slightly in her seat and leaned toward Johnny, her voice low. “Thanks p> She could feel the difference in Grandma Miller’s demeanor
Chapter 136 With that tantalizing thought swirling in their minds, the Green family greeted Harry and Levi with even more enthusiasm, their voices more warm and eager, their hands extended in welcome. However, Sienna couldn’t help but frown at their overly obsequious attitude. She and Harry were friends, like equals.
Chapter 135 Her words seemed to carry the weight of the old grudge with Sally. Elodie and Jason both nodded in understanding. “We get it, Grandma p> Elodie had also given invitations to Johnny and Cara, who had just arrived. They were both aware of the tensions between the Miller
Chapter 134 Elodie’s Pov~ I heard it in the way Liora’s voice went soft, that particular lilt she used when she was thinking about someone she adored. She was thinking about Sienna. Liora had done exactly what Dante told her to do. Stayed put at the Miller’s estate like a
Chapter 133 Elodie’s POV~ On Friday night, after work, I drove back to Dante’s villa to pick up Liora. I was surprised to find him home. It was rare for him to be there this early, usually, he should have still being at the office or out somewhere with Sienna.
Chapter 132 Elodie’s pov~ “I looked at Mrs. Brown and at Janice, standing there with that calm, composed expression that made her seem so reasonable, so right and I smiled. Just slightly. “You say you’re genuinely concerned about me,” I said, keeping my voice casual. “And I really want to
Chapter 131 Elodie’s pov~ “Oh, it’s Mr. Felton p> Logan’s voice was smooth. He shook Mr. Felton’s hand with that easy charm he’d perfected over the years. “Mr. Felton, are you discussing business with Mr. Gray p> “Yes, yes,” Mr. Felton said enthusiastically. “Mr. Gray’s company has several projects I’m
Chapter 130 Elodie’s pov~ Liora didn’t want the bodyguard. She pouted, her bottom lip trembling just slightly, and latched onto my arm. “Mom p> That voice. That look… In the past, it would’ve worked. Every single time. I would’ve melted, rearranged my plans, stayed as long as she wanted. But
Chapter 129 Elodie’s Pov~ The next two days were a blur of work. Meetings, deadlines, code reviews, everything piled up at once, and I barely had time to breathe, let alone go shopping for my grandmother’s birthday gift. I kept telling myself I’d find time. Tomorrow. After this project wraps
Chapter 128 Elodie’s Pov~ Cara looked ready to march over there and give both of them a piece of her mind. Her whole body was tense, entirely coiled like a spring. But I reached out and grabbed her arm, stopping her. She turned to me, her eyes blazing. “Elodie p>