Chapter Fifty Six : The MeetingAlina’s POVI never liked meetings. The long table, the sharp eyes of everyone sitting around it, the cold air that filled the room—it always made me nervous. But this time, I wasn’t just nervous. I was terrified.Lucien had called for a sudden meeting, and when he called, no one dared to refuse. I followed quietly behind him, my head bent low, wishing I could disappear. My heart beat so fast that I could feel it in my throat.The boardroom always made me feel small. The long glass table, the leather chairs, the bright lights—it was too sharp, too formal, too heavy for me. I usually stayed quiet in meetings, hiding in the background, trying not to draw attention. But today, it was different.Lucien walked in first, tall and confident, every step commanding respect. I followed him, my hands clenched together, my stomach turning with nerves. The moment we entered, the whole room went silent. All eyes turned to him… and then to me.I wanted to disappear.H
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