Regret Is Just The Beginning
Merlin walked forward with calm authority and stopped directly beside Diana, his presence immediately commanding attention.
He didn't rushbor raise his voice. But the quiet strength in his presence was enough to shift the atmosphere immediately, to silence the murmurs and freeze the tension.
Lauren's hand, which had been suspended mid-air ready to strike, slowly lowered back to her side.
The arrogance in her posture softened visibly, replaced by something more cautious, more uncertain.
"Mr. Golding," Martins Lugard spoke quickly, stepping slightly between the men as though to restore order and prevent further escalation. "This is Dr. Merlin Eastwood from the Institute."
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