“I can’t believe this…”

Vania slammed the file on the table. Her eyes bore into Liora, who sat across from her. “After everything you did, you think we can just accept you back so easily?”

The office fell suddenly silent. Only the ticking of the wall clock could be heard. Liora slowly lifted her head; she looked tired but determined.

“I’m not asking you to believe me at once,” she said calmly. “I just want you to know… I am no longer on Devandra’s side.”

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Arga, who had been standing by the window, turned and stared at Liora with suspicion. “You think that’s enough? You come here and speak...