Chapter 62

Gabriel’s smile faltered, his eyes widening in shock. ‘Donated it? But why? I thought you loved that Renoir.’ Elodie shrugged. ‘I did, I did. But… it didn’t feel right to accept such an expensive gift from Dashiell. Like I owed him something.’ Gabriel looked thoughtful. ‘Hmm, understandable. Though Reniors don’t grow on trees, you know. We’ll snag the next one that pops up, trust me. My eagle eye’s always scanning auction catalogues.’ Elodie smiled. ‘Sure, eagle eyes it is.’ Gabriel held open the car door for her. ‘So, is Vivienne still squatting at your place?’ ‘Unfortunately, yes. But for a good reason, Gabriel. She’s my inside track to Uncles Sebastian and Cyrus.’ Gabriel snorted. ‘What are those two up to now?’ Sebastian and Cyrus were his father’s older brothers, but Gabriel never considered them family. To him, they were just shadows lurking at the edges of his life, figures driven by jealousy and resentment. Elodie chuckled. ‘Nothing much. Cyrus is playing house with his wife. S