A new assistant was assigned to Elodie.

Lily Lockwood was sent along to accompany her.

When Elodie found Lily, the girl was already clutching several folders, glancing up at Elodie with a straight face. "You know, aside from my professor, you're the only person my age who can actually boss me around and make me your assistant."

It was a statement that drew a line between them.

But she was determined to cross that line someday.

For now, Elodie ought to thank her.

Elodie glanced at the address on her phone and replied with a half-smile, "Well, you'd better get used to it."

Lily blinked, momentarily speechless.

But Elodie was already striding out, files in hand, not waiting for her.

Lily hurried after her, protesting, "Hey! Seriously? That's how you're going to be?"

Just as they stepped out, Lily nearly collided with someone coming in.

Watts finally looked down at her.

Whatever indignation Lily had flared up melted away in an instant.

"Heading out?" Watts asked, voice casual.

going to run diagnostics on

glanced after Elodie's retreating figure. "Just

are

pass, raising an eyebrow.

bright red. She spun

not to notice

years ago, and now

the material,

rest of the team arrived, the local manager-recently transferred from

right

though Elodie didn't

I've been in London these last few years. Just got back to handle domestic

enough-Mr. Silverstein's office

a photo of you

a stiff, formal picture-almost like an old-fashioned wedding portrait with them seated

let the subject drop. "No need for special treatment. Let's just follow

shortcuts;

on the far side of the room, listening to a report from

He was here too.

his gaze fixed

the famous Mr. Silverstein crossed the floor straight toward Elodie, who didn't even

of Jarrod and Elodie's marriage had made the rounds. Most people

thought, Mr. Silverstein couldn't possibly love

Yet now-

her, steady and intent. There

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