FINDING ELENA
“That's enough. Go find out who we can use as a resource among those blacklisted. I'll handle Hawkins myself. You're dismissed.”
Chappelle's mouth clamped shut, and he nodded, backing away from the desk.
As the door closed behind Chappelle, Ary leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on the folder.
A reminder beeped on his phone.
He was to meet Justin and a new business partner for lunch.
But his mind was back at his mansion.
He couldn't wait to return home.
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ELENA'S POV
After washing his robe, I spent the rest of the morning in the kitchen, slicing beef, paper-thin, careful not to waste a single piece.