Thea Brooks’ fingers flew across her phone’s screen, typing with purpose, while Katherine stared out the window, her thoughts drifting aimlessly with the movement of the car. The faint hum of the engine filled the silence, blending with the rhythmic click of Thea’s perfectly manicured nails against the screen. It wasn’t an oppressive quiet, but the kind that settled between two people unwilling to bridge the distance with conversation. Katherine shifted slightly in her seat, her gaze following the city lights flickering past.
Breaking the stillness, Thea glanced up briefly, her expression a mix of irritation and impatience. “Looks like there’s a change of plans.” Without bothering to elaborate, she turned to the driver with an air of authority. “Lionel? Please take us to Zayn’s home instead.”
Lionel nodded smoothly, his professionalism unshaken by the abrupt change. “Alright, miss,” he said, his tone neutral as he adjusted the car’s course.