“Sir, we should be leaving already.”Diego's voice broke the silence that had settled across the deck.He stood upright with both hands clasped behind his back, his eyes fixed on Francesco. Although he maintained his usual disciplined posture, the impatience in his voice was impossible to hide.“The night is getting darker, and the meeting should begin within the next few hours, sir.”For several long seconds, Francesco did not answer but instead, a faint smile slowly appeared on his face.He turned his head and looked directly at Diego, it was not an ordinary glance as his eyes were like the eyes of an owl observing its prey from the darkness, patiently studying every movement before deciding whether to strike.The smile remained, but it carried no warmth but calculations, and finally when everyone thought the smile and staring will never stop, Francesco spoke.“Patience, Diego.”His voice was gentle.“Patience.”He slowly rose from the chair and walked toward the edge of the deck, a
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