Chapter 254 - The Architect of Genius
The restaurant buzzed with quiet conversation as I settled deeper into my booth, stifling a yawn. Across from me, Eliza was half-asleep, her head drooping despite her attempts to stay alert. I'd promised her dinner after picking her up from her late piano lesson, but perhaps bringing my exhausted niece to Aurelio's wasn't my brightest idea.
"Uncle Jorge, can we go soon?" she mumbled, eyes heavy.
"Just a few more minutes, princess. Our food's almost ready."
I glanced around the upscale dining room, and that's when I saw them—Catherine Walsh and Julian Croft seated at a corner table with an older gentleman. The three were engaged in animated conversation, with Catherine occasionally laughing at something the older man said.