Chapter 86

Rowan let out a heavy sigh on the other end of the call. "Ms. Godfrey, that place belongs to the Hilliard family." "I asked a friend to check-turns out that building is under the second Hilliard son's name. They just got it renovated recently to open some fancy restaurant. I only asked a couple of questions and got shut down on the spot. The manager told me straight up that if it was Ethan's call, then there's no changing it, and definitely no leasing." Calliope rubbed her temples. "Any other options?" "Nothing else fits as well-for now." Rowan sounded hesitant and cautiously added, "Ma'am, maybe... maybe you could talk to Ethan yourself?" "I heard Apex Living has also been handed over to him. Since Voyager Technologies is working with them right now, and we're in a tight spot... if you speak with him, maybe..." "No." Calliope cut him off coldly, not even pausing to consider. "Especially right now-I can't go asking him for favors." She leaned back into the couch, staring through the wi