Celine woke to the sound of repeated knocking and Carter’s voice cutting through her sleep.“Ma’am… ma’am, you need to wake up. It’s urgent.”She opened her eyes slowly, adjusting to the soft morning light spilling through her curtains. She sat up, and Carter stepped into the room, still professional, still controlled, but visibly tense.“Alex is downstairs,” he said. “He said it’s important.”Celine nodded, pushing back the blanket. “I’ll be down in a minute.”When she entered the king room, Alex was already standing. He was dressed in a navy-blue suit, hair neatly in place, posture tense but composed. He looked tired, emotionally drained, visibly thinner. The past few days had taken their toll.Outside the glass doors leading to the balcony, Carter and Collins stood guard, scanning the area with the same seriousness they carried everywhere.Alex attempted a small smile. “You look tired,” he said softly.“You don't look any different yourself,” Celine replied.They sat opposite eac
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