Hellena held her breath instantly. Her heart pounded so violently that it sent pain through her chest. She glanced toward the right corner near the pillar, where Mrs. Hansel's spy usually stood, but the area was now empty. Kael's mother's trusted attendant had apparently left several minutes earlier after confirming that Kael had defended Hellena.Realizing that the area was now free from his mother's surveillance, Kael took a deep breath. The protective aura he had displayed while saving Hellena only moments ago suddenly vanished without a trace, replaced by the cold gaze he usually wore in the company's meeting room.Kael let out a quiet scoff before a faint laugh tinged with contempt escaped his lips. "You're quite something, Mr. Kusuma," Kael replied flatly, his voice sounding relaxed yet piercing.Mr. Kusuma frowned. "So?""Of course I was only joking earlier," Kael replied, deliberately raising his voice so that several staff members and colleagues nearby could hear him. He glan
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