Chapter 138: A new client?
"We’re bringing the next client to the Haven."
Rhea’s jaw dropped, her amber eyes wide. "A new client? Already? We just formed REAPER!"
Freya’s lips curved into a sly smile, her sapphire necklace catching the light. "Guess we’re moving up fast," she said, her voice laced with excitement. "Who is it?"
Kael leaned back taking a deep breathe.
"Rhea," he said, his voice low, "you’re not gonna like who the next client is. Fair warning—you hate them."
Rhea’s amber eyes narrowed, her fork pausing mid-air, a piece of toast crumbling in her grip.
"I hate a lot of people, Kael," she said, her tone dry but sharp. "So many I’m not even sure I hate them anymore, it’s more like a hobby now." She leaned forward, her ruby necklace swaying, a playful smirk tugging at her lips.
"Hell, I hated Freya when we first met—thought she was all icy and stuck-up. But now?" She glanced at Freya, her smirk softening into a genuine smile. "She’s... a friend."
Freya’s blue eyes widened, a warmth breaking through her usual cool demeanor.
She returned the smile, her sapphire necklace catching the light, her voice soft. "Didn’t think I’d ever hear that from you, Rhea."
Rhea shrugged, her grin widening.