Chapter 176

Steel’s POV

I spent the rest of the day in my office. Isabelle was busy being trained by Stacey and my father had left early. I was left alone with my thoughts which I wasn’t so sure was a good thing. Seeing her only made me feel hurt but mainly guilty.

My cell phone began to ring. I pulled it out of my pocket to see Elise’s name. I let out a groan to myself. I’m not sure if I can take any of her shit right now. If I keep her waiting though when I do finally answer she’ll blow up on me, like always.

“Hello,” I spoke into the phone once I had it up to my ear.

“Are we still on for dinner?” Elise asked in a pleasant tone.

“No,” I responded. “I have to go to my parents tonight.”

“Oh.” I can hear the disappointment in her voice.

“I can come with you. It’s always nice to be around your parents and sister.”

“No.” I could feel in my gut her calmness wasn’t going to last long.

“This is a private matter I need to discuss with my fat