Chapter 88: Nab Her in No Time

Eliana strolled out and spotted the gang, now huddled together like scared kittens, their faces no longer boasting that cocky vibe. Instead, they whispered, looking as if they'd been hit with bad news. "Did we step on someone's toes? Why did we all get a warning at the same time?" "Beats me. We didn't even mingle with the Wilkinson Group folks. What's Mr. Wilkinson mean by 'watch your mouths' anyway?" "Who knows? Let's just zip it. Can't afford to rub anyone the wrong way." With a nod and a murmur, they dispersed, maintaining a low profile. Eliana caught snippets of their convo. That Mr. Snarky Wilkinson was involved too? These high society types thought they ruled the roost, but now they've crossed paths with Ethan? Big oops. Remembering Ethan's demands from a few days back, Eliana felt a flicker of annoyance. After a quick hello to Margaret, Eliana headed back to her pad. Opening the door, it felt strangely empty. Like something was missing—a dude lounging on the couch with