To Joana's surprise, the typically reserved Alpha billionaire seemed on the cusp of sharing, if only for a fleeting moment.
"Yes," he confirmed in response to Joana's inquiry about the individual he was currently in conflict with being the same person she had overheard arguing with him weeks ago.
Elijah's voice, tinged with a sense of strain, hinted at the difficulty of conveying his thoughts in a single breath. "Someone from my past. They've been troubling me; their presence tends to resurface during this time each year, because..."
The gentle hum of the kitchen fell into quietude as Elijah abruptly halted his explanation. His focus remained fixed on his clasped hands resting on the counter, his body language betraying a sense of tension. From his demeanor and the sudden cessation in
