Just then, a familiar figure appeared up ahead.
Elias Kane raised an eyebrow slightly, pretending he hadn't seen Liora Voss, but he didn't try to dodge either—he just kept walking straight past her.
Liora Voss watched him act like she wasn't even there, took a step, and with those long legs of hers covered the distance in just a few strides. She blocked his path and said coolly, "That's the second time."
Elias of course knew she was counting the times he'd ignored her. He didn't confirm or deny it, just looked up at her. "You here for a chance encounter too?"
"Too?" Liora caught the word instantly and smiled.
Elias didn't explain. He knew she understood exactly what he meant by it. He just gave her a teasing grin. "Little Liora, where's my imperial carriage?"
"The car's at the back gate…"
She got halfway through the sentence before realizing he was messing with her. She wasn't annoyed, just let out a soft scoff. "Men want to be emperor too?"
