Chapter 20

"Lenora, you have a meeting with the representative of Nelmari Group at 10:00 am and a fashion week event at 3:00 pm. I've prepared the documents. Do you need anything else?" Eleanor was about to respond to Lucy when she suddenly stopped in her tracks, frowning at the familiar figure standing at the reception. Dominic was wearing a wrinkled suit, holding two cups of coffee. There were deep, dark circles under his eyes, but the moment he saw her, a faint light sparked in his otherwise dull gaze. "Eleanor." He stepped forward quickly with a strained smile. "I remember you like lattes. Double syrup." Eleanor's eyes paused on the cup for a second before her lips curled into a mocking smile. "I like that? But is that not Ashley's favorite?" Dominic froze, hand still midair. "Can I help you? I'm in a hurry." Eleanor gestured for Lucy to leave but made no move to invite Dominic inside. A plea flickered in Dominic's eyes. "I… I just wanted to talk. Just ten minutes." Eleanor crossed h