Chapter 58 - 59
Elodie’s POV
CUAP had become something of a legend in the tech world.
Professional teams had tried for years to reverse-engineer it, to crack its architecture and figure out how it worked. None of them had succeeded. It had become this untouchable thing, brilliant and mysterious and it was mine.
Even if no one knew it was mine.
When we walked into the banquet hall, I felt eyes turn toward us. Toward me, specifically. I wasn’t used to that kind of attention anymore. Wasn’t used to being looked at like I was someone worth noticing.
Johnny stayed close, introducing me to people, and I tried to focus. Tried to smile and be present.
The host of the banquet, a Pack Alpha from the eastern territories, spotted Johnny and started making his way over, his face lighting up with recognition.
But then he stopped mid-stride.
His expression changed completely. Shock, maybe. Or excitement. I couldn’t tell.
Other guests nearby had similar reactions, heads turning, conversations stopping, everyone suddenly fixated on something behind us.
Johnny and I exchanged a confused glance before turning around.
The host brushed past us without another word, heading straight for the entrance.