Chapter 577

Water continued to drip slowly from the black umbrella, landing on the mat below, forming a darkened patch. Vince lowered his head, watching the droplets fall one by one, as if each drop struck his heart, sending out ripples. The surface would settle for a moment, only for another drop to fall, creating new ripples—rising and falling, endless and unresolved. Hearing the elevator doors open, he lifted his gaze. His eyes were as deep and heavy as the night. "Ame…" His voice was hoarse, likely from not speaking for a long time. Amelia frowned. "Mr. Lane, it's inappropriate for you to call me that." "Can we talk?" "I don't have time." She pressed her fingerprint to unlock the door, but it was clear she had no intention of inviting him in. Vince reached out, stopping the door from closing. "Just five minutes." Seeing the disinterest in her expression, he changed his approach. "Two minutes." Amelia glanced down at her watch. "Two minutes. Speak." Vince took a deep breath, his ga