CelineElowen was already beside the car with Ton when I came out of the hospital. I could sense that those two were just as entangled as Jordan and I were, but I did not know them well enough to ask."Shall we go?" I said as I reached them."Of course, ma'am. I will accompany you to the airport, and from there, four of our men will continue with you." I nodded, got into the car, and Elowen slid in beside me in the back seat.The drive was quiet, broken only by the glances Ton kept stealing at the professor, as though they were sharing a secret. I felt like an intruder in their silent exchange. The desire between them was palpable and restrained.When we arrived at the airport, Carter was already waiting and led us directly to the private jet. The day, which had started sunny, was turning overcast, mirroring the storm of emotions hovering over me. Worry about Ben, the situation at the company, and the feeling that something larger was unfolding all pressed through my thoughts.Carter
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