Chapter 023

AMELIA

"I'm going somewhere, and I would really like you to come with me," Damian announced, grabbing the car keys off the table.

I got to my feet, looked at the time, and then at myself. I was wearing jeans and a shirt. "I'll go and change then."

I made a move to go to my bedroom.

"No. Don't worry. You're good as you are," Damian said.

"Oh. We aren't going to any fancy part then."

"No, not today." He stepped aside and gestured in the direction of the front door. "So... shall we?"

"Of course."

I suspected he wanted us to celebrate the success of his contract. The Mayor had awarded the contract to him, and the entire city was aware of it. Damian was now undoubtedly the most successful businessman in the city and Noah was nowhere close enough.

Damian handled the car skillfully, weaving through cars and avoiding traffic expertly as we headed to an unknown location.

"Where are we going?" I asked after he had been driving for quite a while, and silence lingered between us in the car.

He