“How’s work going?” Calvin’s voice cut through the air, sharp and deliberate, his gaze fixed like a hawk on Cleopatra seated beside him.“So far good,” Katie murmured from across Cleopatra, her tone casual, almost distant.Calvin leaned forward, the shadows in his eyes deepening, a quiet pressure pressing down like the weight of a storm about to break. “I know.”Katie startled, glancing at Cleopatra with a sheepish smile. “Oops… sorry. Calvin’s asking how work’s going today.”Cleopatra’s lips curved into a serene, almost radiant smile. “Very well,” she replied, her voice calm yet carrying a quiet confidence that seemed to illuminate the room.Moonshine, tired of the subtle undercurrents and quiet tension, finally stood. His eyes swept the room until they landed on Cleopatra, seated gracefully on the sofa. Without hesitation, he strode over.“Hi, Mr. Calvin,” he greeted, bowing slightly in respect.Calvin’s response was measured, deep, and steady. “Hi, Moonshine.”The air seemed to thr
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