Chapter 21: Low Key Charm
Chapter 21 – Low Key Charm
The elevator hummed softly as it ascended, a smooth glide through luxury—wood-trim walls, soft gold lights, music that felt like rich people’s apologies. Lux stood there alone, hands in his pockets, eyes watching the digital numbers climb.
One floor.
Rooftop.
Ding.
The doors slid open, revealing a short hallway that led directly to the restaurant entrance. A luxurious wooden sign gleamed beside the frosted glass doors, etched in gold.
"Aurum Lumen – Sky Dining at the Sovereign Grand."
The place even sounded expensive.
And it was.
Gilded in subtle elegance, the restaurant was all marble, warm lights, quiet fountains, and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that gave a direct view of the entire skyline.
Stars above.