Chapter 320

Elara’s POV

I froze mid-step, following the direction of the woman’s gaze. My heart hammered, a wild drumbeat echoing through my chest. Then, as if on cue, the elevator doors slid open with a smooth, mechanical sigh. Standing at the forefront, the first figure to emerge stepped into the dim lobby light.

My eyes caught him. Just a glimpse of his side profile—and my entire world seemed to pause. Eve