57.

Eros’ POV

“whoa, whoa, whoa... Where do you think you are going?” I hear Emily say as I walked into the VIP hall. Dr. Ryan must have felt the need to impress me as he made sure to put Dalia where she won’t be disturbed. I scoff at the realisation that he must still remember the last time we came here for a paternity test.

“I couldn’t submit the compilation of the teams work to Jeffrey, Eros told me to be available for Dimitri.. I am screwed Emily.”

Dalia’s worried voice filled the room. I paused for a while making sure to compose myself before I walked into the room. The tension in the room was suffocating but everything stood still when Dalia raised her beautiful eyes to meet mine.

I have to reassure her. She looks terribly worried. The need to reassure her became pressing as I couldn’t tear my gaze from hers.

“You don’t have to worry about any of that.” I say to calm her down. The blood drained from her face and for a moment there I expected her to faint. Is she that surprised to se