Chapter 287

As expected. Calliope frowned at the computer screen. A couple of pixelated male characters had randomly popped up outside the planned story structure. Same old issue. Just then, out of the corner of her eye, she noticed the man beside her slightly turn his head, his gaze landing on her screen. She immediately hit one key-delete. Her eyes, almost instinctively, flicked toward his display. But he was quicker. The second she looked over, he angled the monitor toward himself, blocking most of it from view. Still, Calliope managed to catch a glimpse of a corner. There were... a bunch of pixelated female characters on it. Her mind blanked for a beat. Was Ethan also coding in his virtual wife behind the scenes? Just as she zoned out, a gentle voice called out from the doorway. "Ethan, so this is where you've been." Conrad's face tightened instantly. He swiftly switched screens to show lines of code. He looked up, his expression icy. "Miss Wells..." The assistant hurried up behind her, a shee