AFTER NIGHT FALLS
He remained there for a few moments, then pulled out some notes and handed them to her.
"Here," he replied, anticipating her potential objections. "The rest is for you as a tip," he added, dismissing her concerns.
Avery wasn't sure if she could trust them, uncertain if accepting the money was the right thing to do, even with his reassurances. Nevertheless, she forced a smile, turned around, and walked toward another table. She had no intention of using the tip; she would keep it, unsure if she had been lured by them.
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In a grand banquet hall, an elongated table stretched far enough to accommodate forty people. The table was adorned with a long tablecloth featuring golden stripes, filled w
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