The room immediately chilled, the softness of the recent intimacy snapping back into cold, hard business."We need to finalize the burial logistics, Boss," Charon stated, walking toward the desk."Oh! Ma'am, didn't know you were here." He bowed and greeted her with a smile.Claudine watched Charon, a sly smile playing on her lips. She seized the opportunity to inject some lightness into the grim conversation. She knew Hades hated public vulnerability, and that was exactly why she would push."You look tired, Charon," Claudine interjected, her voice light and teasing. "The logistics of the Omerta, or the logistics of Artemis? I hear she likes her dates punctual."Charon stopped dead, a deep, tell-tale blush creeping up his neck. He looked profoundly annoyed, but a swift, fleeting smirk crossed his lips as his eyes darted toward Hades."My personal life does not interfere with the Mafia, Mrs. Hades," Charon maintained, his voice strained."Nonsense," Claudine countered, taking a slow si
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