"As long as it's not someone like Michelle," I said, laughing with a hint of distress. "You have no idea! She's been blocking me downstairs daily, and I have no clue what she's up to."

"Michelle does give off a vibe to avoid. You better keep your distance. Having her fixate on you can't lead to anything good."

With that, Theo stood up. "Chloe, I'll take my leave. Call me when you're back, and I'll arrange everything. Don't worry, they're all proper people."

"Are you really leaving?" I reluct