Chapter 57

The next day, Calliope headed to the office and got back to burying herself in Professor Taylor's book. The shareholders' meeting was tomorrow, and she'd finally figured out a way around the technical issue with the Aether System. After work, back at her apartment, she ordered takeout, planning to grab a few quick bites and keep pushing through. When she heard the knock, she figured it was the delivery guy. But when she opened the door, she was met with Conrad standing there. He was in his usual low-key style-black tee and utility pants-his broad shoulders and narrow waist making the simple outfit look way better than it had any right to. He held up the takeout bag with one hand, his tall frame casting most of the hallway light behind him into shadow. His deep voice cut through the silence as his eyes landed on her face. "This yours?" Calliope blinked. "Yeah, I've been swamped today, trying to wrap up a proposal. Didn't have time to cook." Conrad glanced at the receipt and immediately