The meeting room doors clicked shut behind us. Étienne leaned against the wall, already on his phone. I glanced at Lexi, her posture too rigid, her gaze darting around the room like she expected it to swallow her whole. “You look like you’re about to pass out,” I said. “I’m fine,” she snapped, straightening. “Good,” I replied coldly. “You need to be.” Étienne chuckled, glancing up. “Careful, Julian. Push her too hard, and she might snap.” “She wouldn’t dare,” I said without missing a beat. Lexi crossed her arms, glaring at me. “I’m right here, you know.” “And I suggest you stay focused,” I shot back, my tone sharp. “This isn’t a charity trip.” Étienne pushed off the wall, smirking. “Relax, both of you. We’ve got bigger problems than your little spats.” I ignored him, turning my attention back to Lexi. “When we go in there, you observe. You don’t speak unless I ask you to. Understood?” Her jaw tightened, but she nodded. “Understood.” The assistant reappeared, gesturing for u
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