But now, her expression was as calm as a serene Lake, making Anthony feel like a total stranger.

The elevator doors slid shut, leaving only Claudia, Bennett, and Jace in its small space.

Bennett took his position behind Claudia, guiding her wheelchair nonchalantly with one hand while resting the other on the handle. A fleeting contact between his fingers and Claudia's back provoked a tickling sensation, causing her to lean slightly forward.

Bennett, noticing this small shift, dropped his gaze to Claudia's hands.

Meanwhile, Jace's attention was on Bennett, not the slight shift of his daughter. Mulling over earlier events, he decided to clarify. "Please don't misunderstand Cece. Our purpose tonight was to finalize our disconnection from the Nixon family."