Chapter 22

Calliope returned once again to her old office. There were still a few important things she had to pick up. As she pushed the door open, her face tightened instantly. Most of her things were gone. Even the desk and chair had been swapped out for different brands. The green vines, succulents, and that little jasmine plant she'd spent years looking after-all vanished. Instead, there was now a coffee machine, a yoga mat, and a stepper. A sweet, cloying scent filled the air, completely different from the light woody fragrance she used to keep around. It felt like someone had gone out of their way to erase any trace of her. Calliope forced down the discomfort bubbling in her chest, eyes darkening. She was just about to find someone to ask what happened to her things, when she turned around- Only to see Angelina walking in arm-in-arm with Lucien. The moment they spotted her, they seemed to quicken their pace. "Calliope! You're still here, that's perfect," Angelina said, flashing a bright smi