Tara's words were very tactful, and it was clear she had chosen them carefully.

First, she'd reminded me that I still technically worked for the company and that I was still their employee. I still needed to follow my superior's instructions.

Secondly, if I refused and made Elder Thorin lose face, I would have to do it even if I didn't want to.

I understood what Tara meant, even though I didn't like that she was right. I gave a deep mental sigh that I hoped didn't show on my face.

I had been too impulsive just now, and I had blurted out my thoughts without thinking them through as I would have done in the past.

ungrateful and disrespectful, and it

Beside, this would be the last time

gave a small nod,

***

his jaw as he watched her walk

do you want to attend

than when

other. His eyes were fixed on the phone screen the whole time, without looking up at Elder Thorin or Taya. Seeing that Griffon didn't say anything, Brooks thought that he didn't want to go, so he quickly said, "Actually, never

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