The hall was dead silent now. No one moved, no one dared to lift their head. The air felt heavy, the tension was high. Everyone avoided Cassienne’s eyes, their heads bowed low, pretending to be very busy with their desks and screens. Cassienne stood calmly at the center of the hall, her posture straight, her arms folded across her chest. Her face showed no anger, but her silence alone was terrifying. “We are waiting, Nate,” Cassienne said quietly, but her voice carried authority. “Tell us exactly what you saw.” Nate swallowed hard. She couldn’t speak. Her eyes were fixed on the shiny marble floor beneath her feet, as if it had suddenly become the most interesting thing in the world. Her fingers trembled slightly at her sides. Just minutes ago, she had been smiling, talking loudly, enjoying the attention. Now, her confidence had vanished completely. No words came out of her mouth. The silence stretched again. But the sound of a door opening broke the silence. Everyone turned the
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