The question from the two elders still rang in Orion’s ears, echoing like a distant bell.
But his eyes remained fixed on Braiyden Simon, who looked visibly shaken as he leaned in close to his mother, lips pressed to her ear, whispering something with urgency.
Suspicion deepened in Orion's gut. The quiet exchange of glances between the twins only added to his unease—silent, loaded looks that seemed to speak volumes no one else could hear.
"You are with Freya Winters, CEO Black?" Lexie asked, her voice composed now, though her eyes betrayed a flicker of something else—curiosity, perhaps even disbelief.
"Yes, Madame. I am," Orion answered promptly, snapping out of his thoughts as he shifted his focus back to the two elders.
"Can we meet her?" she asked, her smile poised, almost too hope
