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#99 "Let's not Turn This into A Battlefield."
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2023-11-26 12:00:03The food had been served to them and Sophia was more than pleased with the look of all the dishes. She sensed that Benjamin and Alexander were no longer in the mood despite the banter they had exchanged so far.
Sophia, attempting to lighten the mood, initiated the conversation. "I must say, after all the plotting and scheming, I've worked up quite an appetite. I'm glad we got outside and I can get away from everything that's going on for a little bit."
Benjamin, however, seized the moment to assert his own agenda. He turned his gaze toward Alexander, a glint of mischief in his eyes. "Speaking of appetites, Alexander, I've always wondered how your taste in certain matters has evolved over time."
Alexander raised an eyebrow, his expression guarded. "And what might those matters be, Benjamin?"
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