Chapter 34 A Party

• When Giovanni stepped into the penthouse, the familiar hum of the city below greeted him. The place was dimly lit, the soft glow of a lamp in the corner casting warm light across the sleek furniture. His gaze swept over the living room until it landed on Lily, curled up on the sofa with a remote in hand.
• She was flipping through TV channels absentmindedly, her posture relaxed but her expression distant. A small furrow creased her brow, as if her thoughts were miles away from whatever was flickering across the screen.
• Giovanni loosened his tie as he walked over, his footsteps quiet against the polished floor. “Anything interesting on?” he asked, his voice breaking the stillness.