After dinner, the guests began saying their goodbyes one by one. Some merely nodded at Helga, while the rest didn’t even glance at her. As if her presence was far less important than what had just been discussed at the table.Helga stood beside Zean, politely nodding to each guest who passed. Her stomach wasn’t full, and her heart and mind were still in turmoil.Once the main door closed, Helga turned to walk toward the stairs, but Zean’s voice stopped her.“Wait in the room,” he said softly, yet it didn’t sound like a request.Helga glanced briefly at him, meeting the eyes of the man who now looked much calmer than before. She nodded obediently, though her heart resisted. Then she walked upstairs, her steps light but her thoughts heavy.Once Helga disappeared behind the stairs, Zean turned to one of his friends who hadn’t left yet.The man, Ruben, leaned casually against the living room wall, arms crossed. “So, what exactly are you planning with that girl?”Zean walked slowly to the
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