Chapter 136

Bellatrix wasn't sure how long she'd slept off for. The next time she woke up, the car had pulled to a stop in the Laurent villa, she was alone and being tapped awake by Kane. "Mrs. Laurent," he called gently, tapping her one final time before she peeled her eyes open and stared at him. "We've arrived." Bellatrix took a look around. Her eyes lingered a second longer on Cillian's empty spot. "Mr. Laurent had an... urgent matter to attend to, so he went in first." Kane explained. She didn't say anything, but nodded, reaching up to rub the sleepiness from her eyes as she stepped out of the car and headed towards the mansion. It was only after she'd gotten inside that she realized Cillian's suit was still draped across her shoulder. The warmth hugged her like a second skin and his scent hovered around her too closely for her liking. Frowning, she peeled it off. At that moment, Daisy approached her, grinning from ear to ear as usual. "Madam, welcome back." She gave a simple nod and passed t