Chapter 682

"A joint exhibition." The words lingered in the night air, half-spoken by Elena, only to be picked up smoothly by Elias, his smile shining in the shadows.

'Wait, he's serious?' Elena's mind spun for a split second. All this time, she'd brushed off Elias's talk as the usual business banter between peers—never guessing he'd actually mean it.

Elena drew in a steadying breath, forcing herself to meet