ELARA
The moment I gave the order for security to let Romilly in, Dave turned on his heel and disappeared into his bedroom without a word. I wasn’t surprised—his dislike for her was no secret. But I, on the other hand, was curious. I needed to figure out exactly what she was after.
As we settled in the living room, I barely had a chance to start figuring out her intentions before my phone rang.
A call I couldn’t afford for her to overhear. Without hesitation, I excused myself and slipped into the library, shutting the door behind me as I answered.
The conversation dragged on longer than expected, but I wasn’t particularly worried about leaving Romilly alone. She was unfamiliar with the layout of this house, and even if she attempted anything suspicious, the security cameras would cat
