Lucy nodded, trying to seem calm, but inside, her heart pounded hard against her ribs. She felt like everyone in the room could hear it. The soft music floated around them, the kind that was supposed to ease your mind, but to her, it felt far away, like it came through water. The bright lights, the clink of glasses, the low hum of voices, all of it seemed distant. Her skin prickled, as if unseen eyes were on her, watching, judging and waiting.Barry moved a step away as an older man came over. The man gave a small nod, his face polite, his smile thin. Barry’s face changed in an instant. The sharp, cold edge faded, and in its place came a smooth charm, the kind that could fool anyone. His mouth curved in a small, easy smile. His eyes stayed cool, unreadable. He spoke in a low voice, too soft for Lucy to hear. She caught the deep murmur of his words, nothing clear. The older man laughed once, a dry sound, then patted Barry on the arm before walking off.Lucy watched him, heart t
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