Watching the man smirk like that, his words carrying an unmistakable hint of mischief, Eliana couldn't help but feel her mind wander.

She pressed her lips together, her face serious—God, she really wanted to slap him.

Ignoring him completely, she stood up and turned to Sophia.

"Soph, you go ahead and take care of things. I'm gonna check if Samuel’s back."

"Alright, go ahead. When he gets back, make sure he joins us for ...