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"Serve it while it's hot," says one of the waiters who has been given permission to enter, bringing a bowl of ramen with various other condiments. The tension that was initially created subsides a bit. It's impossible for them to appear ready to brawl when someone else comes in.

"Enjoy your meal, Miss," the waiter says before stepping back.

Jane chooses to express her gratitude wordlessly, just through a thin smile. In front of her, the bowl of ramen looks quite tempting. Unfortunately, she can't use the conversation or the situation in this room at all to enjoy her food.

"Eat first, Olive," Fabian says with a slight smile.

"How am I supposed to enjoy dinner if you guys are discussing something that's making me lose my appetite?"

Fabian laughs. "You're right," he says, snuffing out the cigarette he was enjoying. "This guy often exploits someone's weakness for personal gain. Sometimes the news he writes makes it to the front page. It catches attenti