Ending the Charade

VANCE’S POV

He blinks, the picture of innocence. “I’m not sure I understand. I explained the purpose quite clearly at the beginning of the evening. Conflict resolution. Closure. An opportunity for all parties to—”

“Bullshit.”

The word is deadpan, and I see Carter’s head snap up, see Trent’s sobbing stutter into silence, see Winston’s mask flicker for just a moment before sliding back into place.

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