Chapter 397 Back to London

Eligos grinned wide, his satisfaction spilling over as he leaned back in the plush hotel chair. Italy had been a decent hideaway so far, with a good espresso here, a glass of wine there, and, apparently, Cindy finally calling him back. He’d kept her on hold, knowing she’d be reaching out sooner or later. Cindy wasn’t the type to come begging for help unless something had genuinely rattled her—and whatever that was, it would make her far easier to convince. Her voice crackled through the phone, and she didn’t sound pleased. “Hello? Are you even there?” she snapped, obviously annoyed. Eligos chuckled silently, letting her frustration hang in the air a second longer. “I’m here, Cindy. Just… savoring this lovely call. And happy to hear you’re finally on board.” Her scoff on the other end was almost satisfying enough to get him through the rest of her rant. “Don’t start with that sweet talk,” she said. “I just had to deal with that snake, Claire Peterson. Do you know what it’s like to