Chapter 76

But, on second thought, their marriage was over, so there was no need to talk to him. Elodie took a deep breath and continued walking, Ari by her side. Dashiell called out, ‘Elodie!’ She kept walking. Dashiell stepped in front of them, blocking their path. Elodie raised her eyes. ‘Who are you?’ Dashiell stared at her. She didn’t recognise him? Was she that drunk? Dashiell clenched his fists, fighting the urge to punch someone. He gritted his teeth. ‘If you don’t recognise me, what were you just looking at me for?’ Elodie shrugged. ‘I was just admiring your face,’ she said, deliberately running her eyes over his body. ‘You have a nice one. Probably could make a killing as a model.’ Dashiell was speechless. He couldn’t believe what he was hearing. Was she flirting with him? ‘Are you drunk?’ he asked, finally finding his voice. Elodie rolled her eyes. ‘None of your business.’ Dashiell felt a surge of anger. He had never seen Elodie like this before. She was always so controlled and reserv