Julian pressed the phone against his ear, his brows furrowed as he glanced around the buzzing room, and even the foyer, and the hallway, pretending to strain against the noise of idle chatter and polite conversation. The perfect image of a diligent subordinate, he gave an exaggerated sigh of frustration, shaking his head as though he couldn't understand the person on the other line due to the noise.From the corner of his eye, he spotted Stella approaching with a tray of cookies, smiling like the perfect hostess. 'Showtime...' he thought.He moved swiftly, weaving through the gathering with purpose, then met her with a charming smile that could disarm a blade. “Luna Stella,” he said, polite and urgent, “I hate to trouble you, but I need somewhere quiet.”He lifted his phone and lowered his voice conspiratorially. “The Federation headquarters just contacted me. They need a report—on behalf of the Chairman. I didn’t want to disturb him while he’s enjoying your family’s hospitality, bu
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