Chapter 253

Emilia wasn't sure whether Damien had simply forgotten to wear the ring, or if he had decided never to wear it again. If it was the latter, she didn't know if she could accept it. Often, what determined whether a relationship deepened or unraveled wasn't loud arguments or dramatic confrontations, but quiet imperceptible changes in the smallest details. She could only hope she was overthinking it. The driver glanced at her through the rearview mirror. After a moment of hesitation, he asked, "Mr. Caldwell, Ms. Mason is still looking at the car. Do you think she wants to say something?" Damien, eyes closed as if sleeping, didn't respond. The driver said nothing more and pressed down on the accelerator. Emilia didn't snap out of it until the car disappeared from view. Then, she turned and headed to Elliot's company. Inside the conference room, Elliot was in the middle of a furious tirade, unleashing his anger on the technical team responsible for the hacked game project. Emilia di