Chapter 140

The waitress delivered their food. Jeremy immediately dug in, cheeks puffed out, hair sticking up wildly like a tiny cartoon character. Dominic ate with unexpected focus, as if the simple street dishes were part of a royal feast. The warm lights from the food stall cast a golden glow over their table. Despite everything, the murder attempt, the investigations, the corporate warfare, it felt strangely peaceful. Almost like a real family dinner. Sloane wasn’t used to moments this quiet. This… normal. After they finished eating, she stood up, brushing crumbs from her coat. “I should head back. Mrs. Volkov is stable now. You two don’t need me hovering.” She turned. “You said.” Both of them spoke at the exact same moment. Sloane blinked. “You first.” Dominic’s voice was softer than she expected. “You promised Jeremy a movie. And we have time now.” Jeremy froze, then his entire face exploded into joy. “Uncle! You remembered! This is the best day EVER! Let’s go!” Sloane opened her mouth to de