Chapter 321

Things were buzzing here, but the crowd not far off suddenly went quiet. Then came low murmurs. Someone whispered in disbelief, "Why's Mr. Hilliard here too?" In an instant, the noise around Calliope faded as well. Everyone turned to look. Ethan had just stepped in through the club entrance, one hand tucked in his pocket, walking at a steady, unhurried pace. He wore a sharply cut black suit today, and the gold-rimmed glasses only made his dark eyes look even colder and more intense. His good looks gave off a clear "don't mess with me" vibe. His gaze swept across the room before locking onto Calliope. Then, without a word, he started walking straight in her direction. The people near her looked like their hearts skipped a beat and moved aside fast to make way. Ethan just walked right up to her. He stopped in front of her, looking down from his height, and for once, the corner of his mouth pulled into a faint smile. "Thanks. For this time." Calliope stared at that smile, feeling her mind