Chapter 207

Cillian made his way back into the room after signing papers that seemed totally pointless to him. Standing by the door, he allowed his eyes to roam the room, immediately taking note of how empty it felt. Bellatrix's scent still lingered in the air, but she was nowhere to be seen. No water sounds from the bathroom and across the vanity sat a few of her used makeup. He frowned. Did she go somewhere? Just as the thought crossed his mind, his eyes landed on the clock and he gently clamped them shut. Of course she went down for the meeting. He was currently 10 minutes late. Not that he cared about punctuality, but Bellatrix seemed to be a freak of it. And more so, obsessed with anything related to her father's business. It was almost amusing how he could bend her to his will and whims just by bringing in her father's business. But as satisfying as that was, Cillian didn't feel any joy from it. Gaining respect from people because of the power and wealth he held was something he'd gotten use