Bitter Farewells

Given the size of the table, he had to raise his voice so everyone could hear.

All eyes were on Chloe for a while. It was awkward, and nobody spoke, but she took it all in stride. Her face was frozen in an elegant smile, yet she did not seem angered.

“You’re surrounded by such upstanding and cultured people, Ms. Thorne,” said Leon. “I’ve barely said a few words, and they’re already engaging with m