Chapter 1069 – Ruined Reputation
Victor opened his eyes. "Listen carefully."
The car quieted.
"Lux Vaelthorn is not ordinary. Whether he is old money, royal, criminal, or something else, he has influence. Adrian changed after speaking to him. Celeste looked too calm beside that secretary. Naomi…" His mouth tightened. "Naomi looked protected."
Elise looked away. That word irritated her more than it should have.
Protected.
Yes.
That was exactly it.
Lux had not treated Naomi like a delicate ornament. He touched her like claim, yes, but not possession in the ugly Delacour way. He placed his hand on her thigh before everyone, and somehow the gesture had said, 'I choose her, not I own her'.
Elise hated that she understood the difference.
Victor's voice lowered. "So we do not attack directly."
Hugo frowned. "Then what?"
"We learn what he wants."
Elise's lips curved faintly. "And if what he wants is Naomi?"
