Elijah stood, brushing off her coat as if the tension in the air hadn't just been suffocating. She glanced down at me, her smirk widening slightly.
"You're smart, Felix. I like that. But it's not just your brain that's valuable." Her gaze swept over me, lingering just a moment too long. "If you ever want out, Apex could use someone like you. Talent and looks? A rare combination."
I stifled the urge to roll my eyes. Between Victoria's possessiveness and Amelia's probing curiosity, I'd had enough of being ogled like a prize. Still, I kept my tone polite. "I'll keep that in mind. I never forget the people who've helped me."
Elijah chuckled softly. "Good. I'll be watching."
"Time waits for no man."
And just like that, she vanished. Time snapped back into motion, the coffee shop resuming its normal rhythm as if nothing had happened. Conversations picked up mid-sentence, the barista finished pouring a cup, and the bird outside resumed its flight.
