Chapter 7 - Elena and Little Lily Are Escorted to Safety
Nathaniel watched the doors close before turning his attention back to where Lily and I stood near the dessert table.
He walked across the polished marble floor, his expression softening into something entirely unreadable and gentle.
“Elena,” he said quietly, stopping just a few feet away from us so as not to startle the little girl.
“Mr. Cross, I... I am so sorry for the scene tonight. I never meant to cause trouble,” I whispered nervously.
“You caused no trouble, Elena. You survived it,” Nathaniel corrected gently, kneeling down to look Lily in the eyes.
“Are you alright, little one?” Nathaniel asked, his voice losing its corporate chill entirely.
Lily nodded slowly, resting her head against my shoulder while clutching her small chocolate-stained fingers.
“Elena, take Lily up to the family guest suite on the third floor tonight,” Nathaniel instructed softly.
“Sir, my quarters are in the staff wing, I shouldn't—” I began to protest out of sheer habit.
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“That was an order, not a request,” Nathaniel interrupted firmly, standing back up to his full height. “Daniel will assist you.”
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