Chapter 135
Bella
We landed in London with the rest of the team just as the sun began to rise, casting a soft, golden light over the city. The air felt different here—heavier, like it carried more history, more weight. I tried to focus on the task at hand, the business trip, but the constant nagging thought of Ace clouded everything else. It was surreal being in the same city where I last knew him to be.
The team gathered in a small coffee shop near the airport for a quick breakfast. The conversation was light, focused mostly on the day ahead and our plans for tomorrow’s presentation. Marcus ordered for the group, his usual confidence on full display. I noticed how natural he seemed here, how easily he took the lead, and yet there was a stiffness between us that neither of us could quit
