Beneath the Shades
a voice says, smooth and low.
I jump about a foot in the air.
It’s coming from somewhere — hidden speakers, maybe? I spin in a slow circle, heart racing.
“Please proceed to the central island,” the voice continues. “Your work will begin shortly.”
I swallow hard and step forward.
The island is huge, glossy, and probably costs more than my entire education.
“You will find controls embedded in the surface,” the voice says again, calm but cold. “Touch the panel on your right. That will activate the cooking modules.”
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