Chapter 157 - 158
Elodie’s POV ~
Dante must have heard Sienna whisper that they were skipping the post-lunch debrief, because of course he did. He always knew exactly where she was.
He walked over to our table, that picture of politeness, and shook Johnny’s hand. "We’ll leave now. Please do join us next time, Mr. Gray."
Johnny’s jaw tightened, but he nodded. "...Of course."
Dante smiled that cold, perfect smile that never reached his eyes and glanced at me. Just a flicker. Like I was a piece of furniture he was debating whether to keep. Then he turned and walked out, Sienna falling into step beside him.
Back at Wilson Tech, the afternoon was a blur of every damn thing. Sienna’s team rolled in around two, looking like they’d just had a spa day, while Johnny and I had been grinding since nine.
By six, my eyes were burning. "Let’s go," I said, shutting my laptop.
Johnny stretched. "I’ll treat you to a meal. You look like you need protein."
"No," I said, grabbing my bag. "I have other plans."
Nonna had been texting me all afternoon.
Come home. The cook made the fish you like. It wasn’t a request. It was a summons.
When I got to the old residence, I saw his coat on the rack. His shoes by the door.