ELLA.
The ride with the triplets to the office remained unusually quiet, except for the fact that Lurgard kept stealing glances in my direction every few seconds, clearly amused by something only he seemed to find funny.
And each time my eyes snapped toward him with a sharp, dagger-like glare, he only responded with a quiet laugh, as though I was entertaining him instead of warning him.
I clenched my jaw and turned away, refusing to give him any further reaction.
By the time we arrived at the company, I didn't waste a single second.
The moment the car came to a stop, I pushed the door open and stepped out quickly, my only thought being to get away before anyone could notice us arriving together.
Because that was the last thing I needed.
Without looking back, I hurried inside the building and headed straight for the elevator.
My fingers pressed the button repeatedly as my heart beat faster than usual, almost as if it were trying to outrun me.
