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.

it was not appropriate for me to refuse. It would make me look ungrateful and disrespectful, and it would show negatively on Elder Thorin for having someone like that on

but to agree. Beside, this would be the last time I would do something like this at

small nod,

***

jaw as he watched her walk away. Then he looked at

want to attend dinner

his tone was different than when he spoke to others. There was a level of deference

the 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 mind. We will

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