Chapter 0264

A small, irrational part of me wanted to turn around and walk out, but that would

be ridiculous. Instead, I stepped up to the counter and focused on placing my order: the usual drinks for James and me. I'd hoped Fiona wouldn't

notice me.

No such luck.

"Ella!" she called out, her voice bright with excitement.

I turned, forcing a smile. "Hello, Fiona."

"We have to stop meeting like this," she joked.

"It seems we have very similar tastes," I replied lightly. "How have you been?"

meeting later that I need to brace myself for. How about you? Have things been crazy

choosing my words carefully. "I take it

nodded knowingly. "Of course. Alexander's always talked about wanting to pursue the role of

not too busy, I'd love to sit down and chat," Fiona said, her tone light

a moment before nodding. "I have

grab your drinks when they're ready," James

she turned to me

matter,"

the window, and Fiona settled into her seat with an excited smile. She

"the election. Are you nervous? Excited? How are you feeling?" "A bit nervous," I admitted, trying to sound composed. "But I'm sure it's nothing I can't handle. Alexander and L have been navigating the

good," she said, her tone genuinely reassuring. "Alexander can be a bit reckless about things sometimes, but you seem to have a good

slightly, picking up on the edge in her words. "What do you mean by 'reckless about

is. If anyone were to dig too far into his background or Diana gets gossiping.." Fiona trailed off

I asked, leaning forward and keeping

answered too quickly, the word automatic. Just normal youthful

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