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.

me look ungrateful and disrespectful, and it would show

this would be the last time I

nod, turned around, and

***

at Taya's back, clenching his jaw as he watched her walk

want to attend dinner

his tone was different than when he spoke

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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