CHAPTER 294

The elevator chimed, signalling their arrival at the top floor.

Declan stepped out first, followed closely by Valerie, as Pres held the door with a polite gesture, letting her pass with a smile.

"Ladies first."

The manager, noticing their arrival, quickly approached with a respectful nod.

“Mr. Thornton, Mr. Caldwell, your tea room is ready. This way, please.”

As he led them down the hall, he coul