Chapter 197

Evelyn's POV After confronting Marcia and closing that chapter with Logan, I returned to Ravenshade with a strange sense of resolution. I threw myself back into work at Evelink Biosciences the next morning, focusing on our Wolf Instinct Suppression Reversal project. The lab was my sanctuary. A place where problems had solutions and variables could be controlled. Gary rushed up to me, looking flustered. "Elder Seymour is here," he said, lowering his voice. "He's waiting in your office." My stomach tightened. Elder Seymour had invested heavily in our research, but his visits were never casual. "Did he mention why he's here?" "Just said it was urgent," Gary replied. I shook my head. "I'll see him. Can you prepare the latest progress report while I talk to him?" When I entered my office, Elder Seymour stood by the window. He turned at the sound of the door, his face breaking into a smile. "Evelyn," he greeted, extending his hand. "You look well." "Elder Seymour," I shook his hand firmly. "