Chapter 136

Sylvia's POV I caught Caesar skulking around Vertex again. The man practically smells like he owns the place. My wolf stirred beneath my skin as I locked eyes with him in the hallway. That familiar scent of pine and midnight washed over me. "Sivi," he said with that charming smile that usually melts my defenses. "What a coincidence seeing you at Vertex again." I couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. "Coincidence? That's rich. You seem to materialize every single time I'm here." "What's your excuse this time?" I challenged, crossing my arms over my chest. "It's not even the 15th yet." Caesar's expression shifted. "I don't need an excuse. I'm just here working." "Working?" I raised an eyebrow. "Is that what you call it? Am I supposed to believe I'm imagining things?" He nodded with such convincing sincerity that for a split second, I almost doubted myself. "Yes, you're jumping to conclusions." "Then why are you constantly at this company?" I pressed, unable to hold back anymore. The qu