TimeNovelChapter 1444: Kohen pressed his lips together, feeling more and more left out. He glanced at Daniela through the rearview mirror, hoping for ssupport, but she too was fixated on the passing scenery, ignoring him.
Left with no other option, Kohen forced another brittle smile and tried again. "Damon, you barely touched breakfast. Once we get to the site, I'll have someone grab you something to eat, all right?" Silence.
Absolute, suffocating silence.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtNobody said a word.
Kohen's knuckles whitened on the steering wheel, irritation simmering beneath his controlled exterior as he stared straight ahead. For a wild second, he fantasized about swerving into the guardrail—just to see how these three would react.
They soon rolled up to the construction site, dust swirling in the morning air. Kohen gestured toward the looming fifteen-story building, its skeleton rising stark against the sky. "Going up will give us a better sense of any issues." Cedric reached for a safety helmet and slipped it on. "I'll go." Kohen blinked in mild surprise. "Daniela, you're not coming?" Daniela remained rooted to the spot, arms folded. "You wantto go up there?" Kohen mustered an uneasy smile, feigning casualness. "Aren't we here to spot any problems? How can we do that if we don't actually go up? Not that I'm doubting Cedric, of course-I'd just feel more reassured if you took a look yourself." A smirk tugged at the corner of Daniela's lips. "Is that so? Well, to ease your worries, I suppose I should go." Kohen's fake smile almost slipped. Did she see through him? Every answer felt loaded with subtext.
But then again-if Daniela had truly uncovered his intentions, why would she bother coming here at all? Wouldn't that just give herself away? Dritten first or galnov☐☐Uncertain, Kohen silently handed her a safety helmet.
The new building was still without an elevator, so Daniela took her tclimbing the stairs, her pace unhurried. Cedric strode ahead, shooting an impatient look over his shoulder.
"Pick up the pace, will you?" he snapped at Kohen.
His tone was sharp, causing Kohen to be momentarily stunned before he jolted, hurrying after them.
As the group ascended, Damon stepped in front of Daniela, blocking her path with a quick hand.
She arched a brow, amusement flickering in her gaze. "What is it now?" Damon leaned in, his voice low. "It's not safe up there. Maybe you should stay here."
With a dismissive flick, Daniela brushed off his concern Don't wornabe "T'I be fine.
Don't worry about me."
Damon hesitated, then fell into step behind her, unable to shake his m unease Halfway up, a sudden scream cut through the air, sharp and chilling.
Damon's face tightened, dread twisting in his gut. Without thinking, he broke into a fun, fear for Cedric En knotting his chest.
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