After minutes of consecutive sobbing, Rory's breathing gradually grew heavy. Her hands, which had been gripping the collar of Rue's shirt, slowly weakened and fell to her sides. Overcome by exhaustion and grief, Rory finally fell fast asleep right against the young man's chest, her cheeks still wet with tears as she breathed softly.Rue carefully adjusted Rory's position on his swivel chair, making sure she was comfortable before standing up slowly to tidy the sleeping young woman's hair.A moment later, the door clicked open softly. Martin walked in carrying a stack of documents, but before he could even speak, Rue silenced him by raising a single finger and pressing it to his lips."Keep your voice down," Rue whispered, casting a sharp glare at his secretary and gesturing toward Rory, who was fast asleep.Martin stepped closer slowly, placed the paperwork he was carrying on the edge of the desk, and whispered back. "Mr. Rivaz... everything is ready for the annual ball next week. All
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