Chapter 47

Helios stepped out of his office. “What’s happening?”

He was surprised when his gaze fell on the children.

Ryleigh let Daisie down, got up, and walked toward Helios. “These two are my niece and nephew. Royal Crown just signed them, so I brought them here to see you.”

Waylon walked forward, holding Daisie’s hand. They bowed and said, “Hello, Uncle Helios.”

Helios looked at them for a long time, squinting. These children’s faces…

He half squatted to be at their eye level and patted Daisie’s head. “What are your names?”

“I’m Daisie. This is my brother, Waylon,” Daisie answered, beaming.

Helios looked at Ryleigh. “Since when did you get a niece and a nephew?”

Ryleigh smiled while she scratched her face. “They’re my best friend’s kids. They call me ‘Godmother’, so they’re pretty much my niece and nephew.”

Helios stood up straight. “Your best friend’s children?”

“Yes.” Ryleigh laughed.

“Come in.”

Ryleigh walked to the kids and held their hands to walk into the office.

Helios