Chapter 7

Elodie figured that what if Sidney hadn't come to find her? What if he only happened to park his car here?

With his current status, why would he make a special trip to see a down-and-out ex-girlfriend? If she went up to him so abruptly like this, wouldn't that be even more ridiculous?

As Elodie reached the rear of the car, a rough voice suddenly called out from overhead.

Sidney said, "Don't go be Mabel's assistant."

Elodie froze, her heart skipping a beat. She slowly looked up and met Sidney's eyes, staring down at her from above.

The light behind…