Chapter 30

I wander through the lobby and straight into Carrero’s office; well, mine now, seeing as he gave it to me as he’s here once a week at most.

Lucie almost choked on his tongue that day, and he has been slinking in the shadows scowling from afar ever since. He stays out of my way, and I stay out of his; no idea what he does here anymore as Alexi removed all his privileges, and he’s nothing more than a desk dweller who adds a lousy mood to the atmosphere. Because he’s family, he allows him to stay, but he doesn’t want him anywhere else in his business and has nowhere else to put him. Like a bad smell, he hovers in his space. Apparently, he retires very soon, and Alexi is making it worth his while to stay home as soon as he does.

Good riddance.

Opening the door, I expect to see Alexi lording at the desk, but it’s empty, and I presume he’s taken his twin up to the apartment instead for some family time. I still cannot believe those two shared a womb and came from one egg