To Love a Shadow, To Be the Sun novel Chapter 325

“She’s dead,” Zane said.

That was the message passed along to the Grove family once he acknowledged Surplus’s true identity.

Now, that’s what he told everyone.

Victor looked at him, a flicker of surprise in his eyes. “But you still married into their family. We need the Groves’ support, so we can’t afford to offend them. The three-year agreement still stands.”

Zane pressed his lips together. “I know.”

Victor’s tone softened. “I get it—you’re only human. If you need someone on the side, just keep it discreet. No one’s going to blame you.”

Zane’s mouth twitched, but his voice was unreadable. “I’m in a hurry. I’ll be going now.”

***

Elara stepped out of Blackstar Tower, Fiona’s words still stabbing at her heart. Pretending she wasn’t hurt would have been a lie.

At some point, rain had started falling. Her car was parked all the way at the far end of the open lot; if she dashed out now, she’d be soaked through.

As she hesitated, a large black umbrella appeared silently above her head.

She turned and found herself facing Quincy Shelton.

“Miss Jules, it’s really coming down. Please, take my umbrella.”

Elara took it, but didn’t thank him. Instead, she cut straight to the point. “Where’s Zane? He must have time for me now, right?”

Quincy looked awkward. “Mr. Lawrence is here for an important meeting today, and we have to head straight to the site. The car’s already waiting.”

Elara couldn’t hold back her frustration anymore. “He was the one who chased after me, and now he’s acting all distant? If he wants to draw the line, fine, but he should at least make himself clear. Then we can go back to being strangers.”

“Uh…” Quincy managed a strained smile. “Please don’t be upset, Miss Jules. We’ll only be gone for three days. I promise, as soon as we’re back, I’ll contact you right away.”

Finally, something that sounded almost reasonable.

Elara pressed her lips together, said nothing more, and walked off alone into the rain, umbrella in hand.

***

Chairman’s office, Blackstar Technologies.

Fiona had already left. Victor sat alone behind his desk.

His assistant brought him a pot of freshly brewed green tea, but Victor didn’t touch it. He just stared out at the rain pouring beyond the window.

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