“No problem.” Just as Katelyn finished speaking, she suddenly detected the sound of approaching footsteps. She glanced up. Approaching her leisurely was Langston, his hands in his pockets, his relaxed gaze focused sharply on Katelyn. His demeanor had softened compared to that morning.
“Miss Bailey.”
Katelyn watched him with a frown and casually ended her phone call.
“Mr. Walsh.”
What brought Langston to seek her out all of a sudden?
“I know you’re close to Hades. I’ve brought the patient and would appreciate it if you could ask Hades to look after him well, for as long as necessary.”
Langston’s voice grew eerily intense on the last words, sending a shiver down Katelyn’s spine.
Katelyn maintained a neutral expression.
“Of course, I’ll let her know.”
Langston nodded, pleased, but his stare continued to probe Katelyn, assessing her as though she were an exhibit. He said deliberately, “I was wondering if you might be free. I’d like to invite you to dinner tonight.”
Langston’s demeanor and tone were gentlemanly, but with his baby face, it felt a bit mismatched. Katelyn was puzzled, even questioning if she had misunderstood.
Langston was asking her out to dinner? They had no prior connection. It should be Hades he was asking, not her.
With an impassive face, Katelyn replied, “I have plans tonight.”
Langston thought for a moment and then suggested, “What about tomorrow?”
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Katelyn struggled to conceal her disgust.
Langston seemed determined not to accept a refusal. Katelyn gave him a cold look and said bluntly, “If you need to discuss something, we can talk here. I don’t have time for dinner.”
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Langston maintained his smile, his tone relaxed. “Miss Bailey, there’s no need to be so guarded. I’m merely seeking friendship, as it’s rare to find people who match my tastes.”
His explanations only deepened Katelyn’s suspicions. A glint of cold determination flashed in her eyes. She had only ever encountered Langston as Katelyn at an auction. What was he really after?
With an emotionless face, Katelyn replied, “Sorry, I really don’t have time.”
Her gaze briefly flickered. After her firm refusal, she turned and walked away swiftly.
Langston’s menacing gaze stayed locked on Katelyn, a chilling smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Katelyn. What a fascinating woman.”
It was now two in the afternoon, time to check on Carol’s condition. Katelyn had previously placed Hades’ mask and clothes in her car. Just as she prepared to change, she noticed a shadowy figure tailing her. Someone was following her.
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