Chapter 281: Whispers Over Breakfast
The morning sun filtered through the sheer curtains of Jake's luxury apartment high above Veyra, casting long, pale shadows across the minimalist hardwood floor.
Jake sat at the glass dining table, dressed in a comfortable dark grey crewneck and black lounge pants, sharing breakfast with his girlfriend, Catharine. Across from him, Catharine finished the last bite of her toast and glanced at the sleek watch on her wrist, her tailored blazer draped neatly over the adjacent chair.
"I need to head out soon," Catharine said, taking a sip of her coffee before standing up and smoothing down her skirt. "The morning briefing at the firm starts at nine sharp, and I cannot afford to be late today."
Jake looked up, a faint smile touching his lips as he set down his mug. "Take it easy today. You've been working yourself into the ground all week."
