Chapter 115

Vivian studied Eli Sullivan carefully. This man had been on top for way too long. Battling through that brutal circle had shaped him into someone cold and merciless. Even something as simple as a "thank you" sounded like a threat when it came from him. If her world hadn’t been even darker than his, she probably wouldn’t be able to stay calm in front of this man either. No wonder Evelyn was scared of him. “I talked with Evelyn a lot last night.” Vivian lifted the delicate teacup and took a small sip. “She opened up to you?” Eli raised an eyebrow, genuinely surprised. After all, he’d brought in big-shot therapists from all over, tried everything under the sun, but nothing ever worked. Evelyn had shut herself off completely, no matter the approach, no matter the person. So Vivian getting through to her in just one day? That was unexpected. “She had conditions,” Vivian replied, setting the cup down. Eli’s expression darkened instantly. There was a storm brewing in the room; the tension wra