Chapter 303

Olivia gave her a mysterious grin but didn't explain. Instead, she waved at the bodyguards. "You guys can leave now. I'll take care of your boss, don't worry!" Walker nodded and started the engine, driving off. As the Bentley pulled out of the compound's gate, Lucien was still there. His Maybach was parked at the curb, headlights off. He leaned against the car door, tall figure half-shrouded in the night. A cigarette dangled between his fingers, the ember flicking softly in the dark. The white Bentley swished past him. Lucien's eyes darkened as he watched it drive off, a flicker of red fury flashing in his gaze, hotter than the tip of his cigarette. He took a harsh drag. The smoke burned all the way down, but it couldn't smother the storm boiling in his chest. ***** Upstairs, Calliope followed Olivia into the building. Her stomach churned, and she leaned against the elevator wall, face pale. "Why'd you move out all of a sudden? Did your parents even agree?" After all, Olivia had always