Edward Pov
Elliot lounged on the plush leather sofa in my office, his lanky frame sinking into the cushions. A mischievous grin played on his face, like a cat that had just discovered a juicy secret.
His arrival was unexpected, to say the least. Two days after speaking with my mother, it apparently emboldened him to make this unannounced visit.
"Hey, Bro!" He greeted me cheerfully, slamming the door open without regard for my secretary's startled expression.
My irritation flickered beneath the surface as I tried to mask it with a forced smile. Elliot seemed oblivious to my annoyance as he settled comfortably on the sofa, crossing one leg over the other.
The audacity of his casual demeanor only served to stoke the fire within me.
My anger boiled over as I confronted Elliot. "What
