Chapter 43

In the restaurant's private room, amid the clinking of glasses, nearly half an hour had passed and Elara still hadn't returned. Cillian's brow furrowed unconsciously as he set down his wine glass, his gaze lingering at the door.

"Simon, call Elara." Cillian's voice carried a hint of unease.

Simon immediately took out his phone to dial. However, a phone suddenly rang on the table in the private roo