Chapter 843 Try to Take Advantage
Darian tossed his shirt onto the floor, talking to Alaric. "Hey, give Mrs. Hall a call in about thirty minutes. Tell her I caught a cold, and she can swing by to pick up the photos."
Alaric frowned, then it clicked. "Wait, Darian, are you just trying to get Mrs. Hall to come over?"
"Enough with the questions. Just develop the photos first, then call her," Darian said, rubbing his forehead, sounding worn out.
"You need any meds?" Alaric asked.
"Just wait till she gets here," Darian waved him off, signaling him to leave.
"But what if Mrs. Hall doesn't show?" He asked.
Violet, who had been hanging back. Alaric remembered how distant she was the last time they signed a contract.
"She'll come," Darian said, peeling off his damp pants and heading to the small bedroom connected to his office to change into dry clothes.
Alaric stood by the desk, wanting to say something but knowing it wouldn't change anything.
So, he reluctantly went to develop the photos.
Half an hour later, with the photos ready, Alaric called Violet.
Just as Darian predicted, Violet was surprised to hear he had a cold and was planning to deliver the photos despite it. Feeling guilty, she agreed to come pick them up herself.
Ending the call, Violet grabbed her bag and headed downstairs to Darian's studio.
As she entered the elevator, Calliope joined her.
"Violet, where are you headed?" Eddy had asked Calliope to keep an eye on Violet, worried some guy might try something.
"I'm off to Darian's to grab some photos," Violet said, pressing the elevator button.
She turned to Calliope, curious. "What brings you here?"
"I just wrapped up some errands and thought I'd catch up with you," Calliope said, not the best liar but determined to look out for Violet.
"You'll have to wait a bit. I need to get the photos, and Darian's got a cold," Violet sighed. "I feel kinda bad."
"How'd he catch a cold?" Calliope asked.
"We went to a school today for inspiration, and it started pouring on the way back. He gave me his jacket to keep me dry, and now he's sick," Violet explained, feeling even guiltier.
"I'll go with you," Calliope said, quickly realizing Eddy was right about Darian having a thing for Violet. She wasn't about to let him take advantage.
Violet didn't mind the company but was concerned about Calliope's work. "Don't you have to work this afternoon?"
"Nope, I'm all done."
"Alright then, you can come with me," Violet agreed.
Calliope quickly linked arms with Violet, smiling. "Okay."
She was determined to see what Darian was up to and ready to step in if needed.
Meanwhile, over at Stag Mountain.
Brady and Eddy had just taken off in a private jet, heading back to New Future City.
The design competition judges had landed near Stag Mountain, hoping to recruit Jade as a judge.
The judges earnestly trekked up the mountain, asking locals for directions until they found Jade's place.
But when they got there, the place was a mess, and Jade was nowhere to be found.
After searching the area and finding signs of a struggle, they feared for her safety and decided to call the police.
Given Jade's status in the design world, the news quickly blew up.
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