Chapter 54. Opening of the Tremor P2

XAQION’S ROOM

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Saphena served her tea and Xaqion called Casper to dine with her, but he refused. “He really doesn't like me.“ she said while shaking her head.

Saphena presented the small tea cups to her. She accepted graciously, holding the delicate porcelain in her right hand as she turned her gaze towards Saphena. "Would you care to join me for dinner?" she inquired, preempting any objection with a commanding tone. "No, that's not a request.“ Then she smiled and looked at her, seriously. “It's an order. You will dine with me, Saphena."

“Sometimes, I even wondered why I ended up working under you.“

Saphena's words hung in the air, a reflection of her inner turmoil and uncertainty as she questioned the circumstances that had led her to serve