NATHAN pushed the grand double doors open, and the room seemed to freeze.Orlanda stepped in first, a calm fury in her eyes, each step she took echoing into the silent living room. Her chin was raised, posture proud, but her chest was tight with emotion. Behind her, Oswald followed like a dark force, tall, brooding, unreadable. Nathan entered last, quietly closing the doors behind them. Outside, the guards and chauffeur lingered, but no one inside paid them any attention.The living room felt so strange to Orlanda, like a stage, and everyone on it, strangers wearing masks.The Grimes family was already assembled. Mr. Grimes was now sitting stiffly on the edge of his armchair, his hands tightly gripping the wooden handles, sweat glistening on his temple. His wife stood, arms crossed over her chest, her face painted with a smile too wide, too fake. Beside her, Kate sat with one leg tucked under her, nervously biting her nail.Only the younger boys, Kelvin and King, were absent. Kelvin w
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