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Drunken Situation

Author: Ziora
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-12-04 15:26:49

Lena's POV

"You could say that," I replied with a fake smile.

"I'm Sarah," she said, extending her hand. "Consultant from New York. And you?"

"Lena Reynolds," I said, shaking her hand. "CEO of Reynolds Palace.”

"Nice to meet you, Lena," Sarah said warmly. "This is your first time at such a seminar?"

"No," I admitted, "but it's been some time since I last attended one."

After some minutes of chatting, I found myself relaxing a little. Sarah was bright and witty, and her reflections on this morning's session helped redirect my thoughts from Grant. By the time the break was coming to a close, I had regained my footing a little.

Back at my seat, I tuned out all distractions and focused on the next presentation: very diligent note-taking and highlighting key points of evidence. The speaker talked about innovative approaches-to-leadership, and I nodded along with how much I felt nodded.

But then came the Q&A, and I heard it.

A voice, from the back of the room.

Deep, resonant, unmistakabl
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