"Linus?"
Miranda's voice pulls him back.
"Hmm?" he answers absently.
"What are you thinking? You even stopped tying your tie."
She walks over, takes the tie from his hands, and helps him with it.
Linus chuckles lightly. "Liam told me last night that he met Aldriana. And this morning, he informed me that Arthur and Julian are now on his side."
"Well, that's what we expected. And that's a good thing, isn't it?" Miranda smooths the tie.
He nods slowly. "Yes. It's a good thing, for Liam."
He takes a deep breath. "I just hope he realizes what he's getting into. Arthur Montrose isn't an easy man to work with. But he's one of the best. This could be good for him."
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Click.
The door opens quietly.
Arthur steps inside, careful not to make a sound.
"How is she?" he whispers to Leila, who's sitting by the bed, watching over Theo.
"Her fever broke about thirty minutes ago," Leila answers softly. "She's sleeping now."
