Julian Neal strode through the Aetheris Prime food court with his chest puffed out, feeling completely in his element.
Even after the public humiliation at college and the fact that he'd been forced to withdraw from that class with his subordinates because of a silly mistake involving the rat from the Lower Zone, Julian still maintained his unshakable arrogance.
He was there to meet his father's contacts, but his attention was suddenly diverted by a familiar red glow that his eyes caught in the food court.
In the distance, at a reserved table near the hanging gardens, he spotted the vibrant red hair that haunted his dreams and ambitions.
Even without seeing the girl's face, hidden by a mask and a wide-brimmed hat, Julian was absolutely certain it was Isabella Vance.
