Chapter 155

• This, coupled with his current aloneness, weighed heavily on Roth's soul. Therein lay the source of his disdain for solitude. Though Eleanor had once filled that void, Tristan could never be replaced. For the first time in his existence, Roth experienced true solitude, a prospect he found disagreeable. However, he was also averse to the idea of entering into a relationship with someone else, forcing himself to select the lesser of two evils.
• Once again, the desktop emitted a beep, yet this time Roth's glance was met with elation rather than disappointment. A gratified smile graced his countenance as he promptly activated the intercom, instructing his manager to prepare his car and summon the chauffeur. In that moment, that notification represented the sole ray of hope in Roth Dimitri's life.
• On a separate note, Oliver found himself deeply engrossed in a project that had consumed five months of his life. With the foundational elements solidified, the workers had commenced construction on the actual edifice. This progress allowed Oliver to limit his onsite visits to twice a week, a schedule that pleased him.