"This is where we part ways," he said casually, already moving toward the car at the front.
I frowned. "What?"
Kael paused, looked over his shoulder at me. "I have something to handle. You'll be dropped off at home."
He said it like it was nothing. Like this was always the plan. I hadn't even gotten the chance to ask what the hell happened with the Shimizu deal—or if Shoji was still breathing.
"You're not coming with me?" I asked, more surprised by how… unsettled that made me feel.
Kael smirked faintly, hand on the door handle. "Aw, you'll miss me already?"
"I'll miss the thrill of wondering whether or not I'll get sued because of you," I said with a scowl, folding my arms.
He didn't reply right away. Just stared at me for a second longer than I was comfortable with—like he was trying to read me.
Then, as if nothing mattered, he opened the door and slid into the backseat.
