Chapter 141

Sophie's POV I slipped into Blue Mountain Café after meeting my client, heading straight for the private room tucked away in the back. These days, I've been keeping my head down, terrified that Derek might track me down again. Finding out he'd been targeting Serena had my nerves completely shot. When I pushed open the door, I found Lucian West's assistant waiting inside, his expression cold and calculating. My shoulders instantly relaxed. At least it wasn't Derek or one of Ryan's people. "What's the matter?" I asked, sliding into the seat across from him without waiting for an invitation. The assistant gave me a dismissive once-over, his eyes revealing nothing. "Mr. West asked me to deliver some news to you." "What news?" I leaned forward, unable to hide my curiosity. "Derek has... disappeared. You won't need to worry about him coming after you anymore." I couldn't contain the flash of excitement in my eyes. "Are you serious? Is he actually—" The assistant shot me a warning glare that