Tonight we arrived at a private restaurant on the top floor of a five-star hotel. The room my father had prepared was only for four people, a round table with clean white cloth, dim chandeliers, and large windows facing the night city.I sat next to Nathaniel. Derek sat across from me, his face already tense since we entered. My father, Harrison Voss, sat at the head, his hands folded on the table, his expression much more serious than earlier that afternoon.The appetizers were served without much conversation. Mushroom soup, warm bread, red wine poured by the waiter with careful movements. I only stirred mine, not really hungry. Nathaniel glanced at me occasionally, making sure I was alright. Derek didn't touch his food at all.After the main course arrived, my father deliberately put down his spoon. His voice was low but clear. "I didn't invite you here tonight for small talk." He looked directly at Derek. "I've heard enough. About Anita, about the new car, about the commotion at t
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