Emily’s POV It was that brunette from yesterday, the one who had spoken to Lucien like she already knew him too well.My brow drew up. “I don’t know what you want, but I’m busy right now.”“Of course. I’m not blind,” she said, the hostility in her voice unmistakable.I really didn't have the time for matching up people's energy right now.I wanted to ask how she even got inside, because no one was supposed to be allowed in here. But before I could speak…“Station check,” she said flatly, already scanning my setup.I frowned, confused for a few seconds until my eyes moved to the badge on her dress—she was one of the officials.My jaw tightened.I ground my teeth and forced myself to turn back to what I was doing. My time was already counting down.I reached for the knife again and started chopping, but acutely aware of her presence.She looked at my ingredients, then at my utensils, her gaze moving quickly, efficiently, like she had done this many times before.It didn’t last long.A
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