Chapter 359

“Yo, how’s your body holding up?” Felix pointed at Elizabeth.

Elizabeth flashed a grin. “I’m good, better than you, for sure.”

Felix smirked, finally nodding. “Alright, cool!”

Elizabeth made sure to swing by home and let her family know, then she and Felix jetted off that night. She had a promise to keep to Grant, after all.

In Nyxonia. There was a three-hour time difference from Lisbun. When they touched down, it was afternoon in Nyxonia. Felix had snagged the address and invite for the auction, so they were set to roll that evening.

Tonight’s auction was a big deal around here, with a bunch of Nyxonia’s top dogs showing up. Felix went to grab the fancy clothes; Elizabeth checked in and then bounced from the hotel.

The MS Hotel was the swankiest spot around—a thirty-something-story building with killer views. Nyxonia was all about that romantic, laid-back vibe.

Elizabeth rocked a black dress and some 2.4-inch heels. She wandered down the street and found a chill café. She ordered a coffee and snagged a window seat. The waiter was a good-looking dude in his twenties, and his service was on point.

Elizabeth was about to snap a pic to share with Lila when her phone buzzed. It was Henry. She lowered her eyes and answered.

Henry asked, “You’re not at the hospital?”

Elizabeth looked up. “Oh, Mr. Russell, sorry, had some stuff to handle and stepped out.”

“When you coming back?” Henry pressed.

Elizabeth thought for a sec. “Not sure yet.”

Henry went quiet for a couple of beats, then said, “Sorry to bug you,” and hung up.

Elizabeth figured Henry was the go-to guy in the Russell family for getting things done. She was chilling with her coffee when she heard a familiar voice: “Yeah, Louis Newman, I’m here with full sincerity. I wanna lock down the whole Valoria market. This ain’t just talk; the Tudor Group got the chops.”

Elizabeth couldn’t help but peek. She saw Alexander, looking sharp in a black suit, coming down the stairs with a crew.

Everyone in the café, customers and waiters alike, couldn’t help but steal glances at Alexander, smiles creeping onto their faces. Nolan was tagging along with Alexander.

Elizabeth was floored. The world was so small; they could even run into each other here? She quickly ducked behind some sparse plants, trying to stay out of sight.

As Alexander came down the stairs, he glanced her way. He thought the back of her head looked familiar, but being in Nyxonia, he figured Elizabeth wouldn’t be here. He then left with Louis.

After they left, Elizabeth watched Alexander through the window. Alexander shook hands with Louis. The woman next to Louis offered her hand too, but Alexander just gave a polite nod.

Alexander kept feeling like someone was watching him. But when he turned around, there was no one. He frowned and looked back at the woman by the window. He thought, ‘She looks way too much like Elizabeth! Could it really be her?’

“Louis, I gotta handle something, so I won’t head back with you. See you at the auction tonight,” Alexander said.

With that, Alexander made a beeline for the café, striding in with purpose.