Lucius exhaled sharply, letting his shoulders loosen just a little, as if giving in. Then, without missing a beat, he flicked his gaze toward Elliot and subtly winked.
Elliot’s eyes gleamed with amusement, but he quickly masked it, leaning back in his chair, arms crossed, as if watching how things would unfold.
Lucius shifted, his tone suddenly lower, hesitant—uncertain.
“You’re right, Langston.” He let out a bitter chuckle, rubbing his temples as if in frustration. “Catherine doesn’t stand a chance against Dresden Group. Maybe I should reconsider.”
Edgar Langston stilled.
For the first time, he looked intrigued.
Lucius sighed, shaking his head. “I built my company from the ground up. I’ve fought too many battles to lose everything because of… sentimentality.” His voice was almost re
