Elara’s fingers restlessly tracing the strap of her handbag as her eyes scanned the lobby.She bit down on her lip, silently praying that Killian would cross the floor before her courage completely collapsed.Bzzzz.The sudden vibration of her phone in her palm made her chest tighten. She glanced down at the screen and saw Patrick's name flashing over the screen.Guilt flooded her veins. She was just about to press the answer button when a shadow fell completely over her."Elara."She snapped her head up, her breath hitching as she saw Killian standing before her, his dark overcoat slightly parted, his chest heaving faintly.she stood up instantly, smoothing down her floral gown."Hello, Mr. Vane–""Killian." he interrupted, his eyes solely on her.Elara glanced around nervously.."We are standing in the main lobby of your headquarters, Mr. Vane. I have no intention of letting your employees witness you being addressed with a lack of proper deference."Killian’s brows furrowed slightl
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