Chapter 268

“It’s impressive; even the soup is gone,” Gloria teased, her tone light but playful.

Norah nudged her with an elbow, silently urging her to stop the chatter as she took Jace’s bowl.

“I like soup,” Jace said with a small smile. Then, with a polite nod, he added, “I’ve got work to attend to, so I won’t stay long.”

“Alright,” Norah replied.

Jace nodded again and left the apartment. Norah walked him to the door, closing it softly behind him.

As the sound of the door echoed, Jace hesitated outside. He turned back, his gaze lingering on the door for a moment before he finally headed downstairs. Waiting for him was a sleek Mercedes, but his attention was caught by a nearby sports car. Its window rolled down, revealing a stunning red-haired woman with long, wavy hair and piercing eyes.