rcled each other, their stances fluid and focused. Despite the sterile surroundings, the atmosphere
ce, each strike aimed to overpower and subdue. Elodie, smaller and leaner, was a whirlwind of lightning-fast reflexes and ac
of a willow branch, the wind of the kick whipping past her ear. In a flash, she countered with a spinning back fis
briel's defences, landing quick jabs and kicks that stung but didn't break him. Her a
strength giving him an edge in a prolonged fight. He began to anticipate her mo
Sweat glistened on their skin, their breathing ragged and strained. T
, his movements becoming sluggish under the relentless assault. Sensing her advantage, Elodie unleashed
. Elodie stood over him, her chest heaving, a vic
u've gotten better, little sis,' he conceded, a hint of a smile playing on his
r features. 'You're not so bad yourself, old man
kitchen counter, watching his sister whip up a smoothie. He noticed
ned for today?' he asked, t
anisational behaviour with Professor Stein at 10. Then, I've got a crash course in international trade law wi
ie, that's an insane schedule. A
'I have to,' she said, her voice steely. 'I
of a coma after her accident. It was the year and a half spent in gruelling
w. But these targeted lessons are exactly what I need to learn how to manage the co
.' He added scornfully, 'If it weren't for the other directors, Uncle
to get back to the company. But right now, I need to focus on learni
with that. 'I can hel
nial drill is going to be of much use to me. Besides, I thought you
spare. And I think I can teach you one more skil
t is
to the
a sleek, modern computer setup. Lines of code
voice a mix of awe and suspi
p a few side skills here and the
a way to keep tabs on Elodie while she w
I'm accessing Uncle Cyrus's car,' he explained. 'He's dumb enough to have the onb
few more lines, then gave a triumphant grin. 'Observ
peared on
ward. It slowly gained speed, its headlights blinking erratically like a confused owl. Then, wit
o laughter. 'You
ked up,' Gabriel said, a h
m, her eyes shining with excitement
he basics. I assume you are already famili