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“Um,” I say, hesitating a little. “I think I’d like to…visit the bathroom,” I say, “before I take that on.”

“Of course,” Kent says, turning with me, putting a hand on my back to show me the way.

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“Dad,” Daniel says, his face frustrated as he steps in front of us. “I’ll take her,” he says, shaking his head. “You’ve been kind of

hovering all night –”

“Nonsense,” Kent says, frowning at him and nudging me forward. As a trio, we head towards the alcove with the little restroom sign.

Daniel pushes the point further.

“Seriously, dad,” he murmurs, “you can go, I’ll stay by her side – I

can handle this –”

“No, you can’t Daniel,” his father snaps, taking an aggressive step

towards him, cutting me off in my path. “You have no idea what

who it

is out for blood, who could

that, dad?” he asks, his voice hurt and stubborn. “You never

conversations, you never

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fault, Daniel,” Kent snarls, Daniel falling silent.

you’ve never been interested in the family business – always more interested in college,

is you do all day. And tonight, because she’s here –“he throws out a hand towards me, “what, suddenly you know what you’re doing

frowns at his father, crossing his arms across his chest, clearly hurt. “I can handle myself,” he says, still angry but a little cowed. He knows, deep down,

I push past him, eager to get away. “Um, I’m going to go to the bathroom,” I say, looking over my shoulder at them. “While you two…sort this out.” They ignore me, turning to continue the

I come out of the bathroom a few minutes later, Kent is

go?” I ask,

crossed. I can tell he’s still pissed, but he’s putting on a controlled front for everyone in the room.

of the room rings a gong. I jump and blink a little at the noise, surprised. What the

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away towards tables. The waiter scurries over to us, bowing a little.

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