Chapter 0107

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Chapter 0107

“That was strange,” he commented, his tone casual but watchful.

“She seemed young,” I replied, shrugging. “She’s probably just nervous.!

James shrugged noncommittally, and we fell into a comfortable silence as we walked back toward Alexander’s office. I took a sip of my tea. It was sweet as usual, but an unexpected bitter aftertaste made me wrinkle my nose. Maybe she hadn’t added enough sweetener.

“Everything okay?” James asked, noticing my reaction.

“Fine,” I said, waving it off. “So, what do you have planned when you’re off work?”

“Not much,” he said. “I’m free after Alexander’s meeting

“No plans for Friday afternoon? You’re not going out?” I teased.

James chuckled. “I don’t have much of a social life.”

“Well, you should,” I said, grinning. “You’re really nice. People would enjoy spending time with you, and maybe you’d feel less tense if you relaxed a little.”

“P’ll consider it,” he replied, amused by my suggestion.

the tea, but the bitter aftertaste lingered. The barista must have been

we continued walking, the heat seemed to intensify, and I began to feel lightheaded. I shifted into the shade of the nearby buildings,

his voice laced with

hot,” I replied with a weak

“It’s not that hot. Are you sure you’re

way to the unease creeping up

you need to sit down?”

my head. “We’re almost at the hotel. Let’s just get there, and I can rest in the air conditioning.”

look convinced, but he didn’t push it. Instead, he moved closer, staying

we finally reached the hotel, the cool rush of air inside helped ease the discomfort. I gave James

I’m fine,”

fully convinced. “If you

She greeted

the hostess led me to the table, I wanted to argue that Elizabeth’s guards would take care of things from here, but I knew better.

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letter David had left in my bedroom, and despite the fact that things had been quiet. since

empty. I took a seat, and James sat beside me.

shortly,” the hostess said

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