Not a Homecoming

[Good morning, Elara.] Leo raised his tablet high, looking all pitiful as he interrupted Julian, surrendering to the "big boss."

"Morning," Elara said, pulling out a chair and sitting down next to Leo. She wondered if she was just imagining it, but Julian actually seemed to be in a pretty good mood.

"Mr. Blackwood, the car is ready," Marcus said, slipping into the room in his black suit, his usual