Chapter 184
After the awkward handshake, Lorik took a seat next to me. Throughout the meal, the conversation was tense. Lorik and Marcus exchanged words that seemed polite on the surface but were laced with hidden meanings, verbal fireworks disguised as pleasantries
Yet, despite the friction between them, Lorik never neglected me. His voice softened every time he spoke to me, his words gentle, as if to remind me of his affection.
Dinner felt endless. I could sense how deliberate Lorik was being–his actions, his tone, everything seemed too calculated, too perfect. By the time we finished, I was mentally exhausted. Marcus left,
is departure polite yet curt, and Lorik and I stood outside the restaurant in silence for what felt like
an eternity.
As we waited for the car, I could feel the weight of the evening hanging between us, unspoken yet
heavy. Finally, the driver pulled up, and as we climbed into the backseat, Lorik’s composure began
to crack.
The silence in the car was oppressive. I knew Lorik was holding something back. It wasn’t long
before he turned to me, his voice filled with restrained frustration. “So, this is the friend you came to
meet in Karnata?” he sneered.
I sighed, knowing what was coming. “I have nothing with him, Lorik,” I said, keeping my voice steady. “Don’t read too much into it.”
He scoffed, looking straight ahead. “You might not have anything with him, but he clearly wants
more. Even knowing you’re my Luna, he hasn’t given up.” His words were sharp, but he didn’t raise
his voice.
Instead, he spoke with a quiet intensity that unsettled me. I didn’t respond. I had expected anger, bin
instead, Lorik’s tone softened after a long pause. He glanced at me, his expression unreadable.
believe you,” he said quietly. “You’re my Luna. No one can take that away from me.”
When we reached the hotel, I went straight to the bathroom for a shower, hoping the hot water
would wash away the tension. Lorik stayed in the living area, sitting in silence.
The suite was spacious, around 80 square meters, designed with luxury in mind. Everything about it was perfect for two people, but the room felt colder than before. Lorik seemed distracted, lost in thought.
He dialed Panther, his most trusted confidant, and asked him to check something. While waiting, he absentmindedly fiddled with the documents on the bedside table. His eyes fell on one that caught his
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attention–my permanent residency permit for Karnata. His face changed slightly as he picked it up, saying nothing, just staring at the ID.
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