Chapter 140

Bellatrix felt the house early the next morning, despite the fact that she was a bit disoriented, thanks to the sleep deprivation. The reason, however, was easy. It was Cillian. Last night, she couldn't sleep well. Her thoughts kept drifting to him, which was why when she finally slept, it was a dreamless sleep, the kind that makes one wake up groggy. And despite how much she wanted to remain in bed, she knew she had to start the dark champagne pearl project as soon as possible. So, the next morning, Bellatrix stepped into the grand lobby of Ave Enterprises. The soft click of her heels echoed across the sleek marble floor as she walked in, the scent of polished wood and subtle citrus cleaner lingering in the air, and the modern decor gleamed under the soft white lights. The moment she walked through the entrance, the receptionist looked up from her desk and instantly recognition flashed in her eyes. “Ah, you're Ms. Astrix. Bellatrix Lancaster!" Bellatrix chuckled softly. Yeah, she has