I left him early because I had a lot to handle before my business trip. There were still loose ends to tie up, schedules to finalize, and decisions that couldn't be postponed. One of the most important things on my list was visiting my new company, a subsidiary under Hyacinth Hove that focused on jewelry design and creation. It was a project I had personally invested in, both financially and creatively, and I wanted to see firsthand how things were progressing, especially now that they were preparing to host their very first major design show.
Because of that, I left Lena very early that morning.
