Chapter 64

Assuming it was Elijah calling from a different number, I answered without checking and launched into a tirade. "Elijah, you disgusting jerk! If you call me again, I'll report you for harassment!" There was a brief silence before Logan's resigned voice came through. "Ari, why are you arguing with Elijah again? What's going on?" … By the time Logan arrived, the living room was filled with five different bouquets, each in vibrant shades of pink. The elegant packaging made it evident that they were quite expensive. The atmosphere in the room was tense. I picked up a card from one of the bouquets, which read, "Do you like these flowers? Regards, 'Love at first sight'". Furious, I tore the card to shreds. Logan opened the windows to let in some fresh air and instructed the security guards, "Remove all these flowers and dispose of them." I was left speechless. As I watched the security guards carry the bouquets away, I felt a twinge of regret. These flowers weren't cheap, and even