“How about a round of their signature cocktails?”
“Sounds good,”
Edgar replied, though his mind was racing with thoughts of escape and how to gracefully navigate this complicated situation.
As they waited for their drinks, Dima leaned closer to
Edgar, whispering, “Sorry about my dad. He can be... intense.”
Edgar chuckled lightly, “It’s fine. I’m used to intense people.” His eyes drifted momentarily, recalling Kingston’s relentless machinations and the darkness from which he had sought to distance himself.
Just then, Dima’s father turned back to them, a shrewd smile on his face. “
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