As the car started, it passed by Thomas's car. Through the slowly rising window, he glimpsed Everly's face. She seemed unaware of his gaze, wearing a radiant smile while facing other men.
Thomas stared absently at the Rolls-Royce that drove past. Had Everly left DarkMedal and joined another company? Why else would she be here?
Maybe he had been too lost in thought, as he hadn't even heard his assistant's words. "Mr. Thomas?"
It was only when the assistant spoke again that Thomas snapped back to reality. He cleared his mind and asked in a deep voice, "Has Louis from Wesson Group arrived on time?"
"He can be punctual on that end."
Thomas suggested, "Let's head to Blood Manor."
As they drove in silence, Thomas couldn't get Everly's smiling face out of his mind. After a moment of contemp
