Chapter 43: Seraphine Wilson
Eryx’s fingers tapped impatiently against his desk as he stared at the call screen. The abrupt way Lunara had ended the call left a bad feeling in his chest. He exhaled sharply before pressing a button on his intercom.
"Callum, check Lunara’s current location."
"Yes, sir," Callum’s voice responded immediately.
Eryx leaned back in his chair, eyes narrowing. He had an important meeting with a high-profile client in a few minutes, one that couldn’t be delayed. But the unsettling feeling gnawed at him.
Still, his mind kept drifting back to Lunara. The way she had suddenly ended the call, the quiet strain in her voice, it didn’t sit right with him.
Forcing himself to focus, he pushed through the hour-long discussion, though every passing minute felt like a waste of time. The moment the meeting concluded, he didn’t linger. Without a second thought, he grabbed his coat and strode out of the office.
"Where did you say she is currently?" He asked, striding his long legs to his car.
"The studio, sir." Callum rushed to catch up with Eryx.
Eryx clicked his tongue in impatience, unlocking his car with a sharp motion. "Did you check who she’s with?"
Callum nodded. "Yes, apparently Madam asked the staff to arrange a pre-shoot for the campaign to help her fami—"
"Cut it short! You’re not answering my question!" Eryx snapped.