Semua Bab The Billion Dollar Revenge For Lucia Hale: Bab 61 - Bab 63

“What are you doing here?” Elara asked in surprise. Before he could reply, Curt appeared in the doorway behind him.He was reaching for Darren, his face a cold mask of indifference. “No, Curt,” she said, waving a hand. “It's alright.” Her bodyguard narrowed his eyes, but stepped back regardless.“He means business,” Darren muttered, jerking his head in Curt’s direction. “What are you doing here?” She repeated, though her voice was calm and curious. He took another step forward, gazing around the studio, hands in his pockets. He was dressed down in dark jeans, a plain sweater and glasses that made him look impossibly younger. “Beautiful place,” he whispered as he turned back to her. “As for your question, this building happens to be under one of my leases. I happened to be in the vicinity, and I thought I would check what was happening in here.” He gave a small smile. “I suppose fate can be funny.” “Fate.” Elara crossed her arms. “Is that what we’re calling it?”He lifted a brow

The time was 7:45 PM before Elara straightened and rose from her desk. She hadn't noticed when the sun had set or when the cars started racing past on the street outside. There were three finished dresses on the forms lying on the worktable, and a fourth still pinned in pieces on the largest table. She stepped back, rubbing the stiffness from her fingers, and studied them for a long time.“I still got it,” she chuckled to herself. At the same time, her stomach rumbled, and she groaned. Time for dinner. She packed up her bag, and headed for the door. Atlas was walking up the hall opposite her. They both paused, eyes locked on the other. “Hey,” she said. “What are you doing here?” “It’s late,” he replied, tucking his hands into his pockets. “It's just 7 PM.” “Yeah, well…Still late.” She frowned. “I didn't realize I had a guardian angel, or that I was a kid whose bedtime was 8 or something.” “I’m not hounding you, Elara, I was just checking on you.” “I didn't tell you abou