Elisa had clearly underestimated Henry's shameless persistence.For someone who always seemed the perfect gentleman–polished, composed, and annoyingly polite, Henry had a hidden streak of stubborn audacity.When Kerry tried to show him the door politely, Henry casually brushed it off and followed Elisa all the way into the storeroom.Kerry hovered awkwardly nearby, unsure whether she should physically intervene. Ultimately, she decided against it. After all, this was Henry, not some random troublemaker. Still, she kept a watchful eye.Elisa paid no attention to her unwanted guest, focusing on the colorful powders spread out on the table in front of her. The air was heavy with a strange, medicinal aroma.“What’s that?” Henry asked, leaning closer to the array of red, yellow, blue, and green powders. He reached out, curiosity getting the better of him. “It smells… interesting. Mind if I..."“Poison,” Elisa said with a faint smile, not looking up. “Deadly stuff. One touch and you’re gone
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