Amelia's POVThe café Priya arranged for Thursday's meeting occupied a corner near the harbor, removed from either of our usual business circles, exactly the kind of neutral, unassuming space that felt appropriate with everything this conversation needed to address.Damian was already seated when I arrived, dressed more casually than I witnessed him throughout recent months, his usual tailored composure replaced by something quieter, more vulnerable than his business persona usually allowed."Thank you for coming." He said, standing as I approached the table."Of course." I said, settling into my chair across from him.We sat in comfortable silence for a moment, a server appearing to take our drink orders before retreating, leaving us alone amid the café's evening atmosphere."I want to start by saying something clearly." Damian said finally. "I'm not here to ask for another chance, Amelia."I studied him, surprise crossing my expression given how thoroughly this framing differed from
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