New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 410 Eligos Ear Piece

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The next morning, Cindy's phone rang, flashing Eligos's name. She picked up, slightly taken aback-she hadn't expected him to call, much less ask her to meet. "Come to Café Lumiere, near High Street. I'll text you the address," Eligos's voice drawled over the line, both mysterious and matter-of-fact.

Cindy frowned. "Why?"

"Because I want to talk to you."

"Now?" Cindy sat up from the bed and leaned her head behind the headboard.

"Of course, today. Why would I call you if I want to see you tomorrow? I could've done it tomorrow." He said as a matter of fact.

Cindy's curiosity piqued, but she kept it cool. "Alright, fine, guess I'll see you there," she said, only half-believing it. She couldn't deny she was curious-Eligos was a strange one, to say the least. Plus, he seemed to know a lot about Claire, and that alone was enough to get her interested.

After a quick change into something casual but stylish, Cindy headed to the café. It was a cozy, hidden spot with old wooden tables and plants dangling from the ceiling. She scanned the room, expecting Eligos to be lurking in a corner, but there was no sign of him. She checked her phone, wondering if she was in the wrong place.

After a good five minutes of scanning the crowd and wondering if he'd stood her up, she sighed and took a seat, ordering herself a coffee. Maybe this was all just a waste of time. He hadn't even shown up! Her patience was slipping fast, so she tried calling him, but the line kept ringing.

As she stewed, a waiter suddenly appeared beside her, setting down a drink she hadn't ordered. Cindy looked at the drink, puzzled, and the waiter leaned in, speaking in a low voice, "This is from someone. There's a napkin under it-best open it."

Rolling her eyes, Cindy picked up the napkin, half expecting to see some corny message, but instead, an earpiece dropped onto her lap. "Seriously?" she muttered, tempted to ignore it but ultimately slipping it into her ear.

Almost immediately, she heard a familiar voice. "Good afternoon, Cindy, so glad you could make it," Eligos' smooth tone came through, and she bit back a smile.

is how our meeting is supposed to go." she whispered, taking a sip of the drink. "Yes, yes, I'm quite serious. However, I did not expect this as

It's exactly that energy I need from you. Now, what did you say

leaned back, swirling her drink and keeping her face neutral. "Nothing much. Just dropped a little line about knowing her 'secrets.' I don't even know

And oh, congratulations-you've got a photoshoot tomorrow. Consider it a little perk from working with me." Cindy's eyes widened in excitement. She almost jumped up

managed a composed nod, muttering, "Got it. Thanks for the

do anything that could get you noticed. We are on a tight schedule, and

"Relax,

"Just a reminder."

in person? You know the first time I met you, I didn't get the chance to see your face." Cindy nodded her tone laced with curiosity. Eligos who was seated inside the café wearing glasses and a coat turned to the window to take

are a secretive

a part of me. Now remember to

before the earpiece went silent. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of satisfaction-whatever Eligos's game was, she

back at Cryptonic,

figure entered the

to Matthew's office. It was the man Matthew had hired to keep an eye on Cindy. He slipped a

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desk, filled with photos of Cindy's

left early didn't meet anyone, just roamed around London," he reported. Matthew flipped through the photos, seeing Cindy's casual stroll through the city. The pictures didn't reveal anything out of the ordinary-Cindy seemed to be going

of contact, nothing suspicious?" he asked, hoping

She was alone the whole

Not even on

shook their heads. "No sir. It seems like she