Chapter 179

Bellatrix arrived at the meeting point for the group meet up—the same restaurant where they'd had dinner yesterday. Thomas was already waiting for her at the entrance along with some of the other important employees that were required to be present for the meeting. He bowed as soon as he saw her. "Mrs. Laur—Bellatrix," he greeted politely, eyes drifting behind her before he bowed again. "Mr. Laurent." Bellatrix didn't need to look over her shoulder, she heard Cillian's footsteps stop not too far away from her, his presence lingering like the heat of the sun you can never get used to. "Did you happen to get your bruise treated yesterday?" Thomas asked. Bellatrix felt her lips twitch. "I did." Cillian answered flatly. His eyes drifted in Bellatrix's direction, lingering on her for a few seconds before he looked around. "Is this everyone?" "Ah, no, we're currently waiting for Miss Regina and–" Before he could finish, Damien's voice cut through the air. "I hope I didn't make everyone wait