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Chapter 27 - 27 - don't make a scene

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~Elara's POV

I froze, my mouth opening then closing, shocked. The best position he could give me… personal secretary? My chest tightened, and my cheeks burned as I tried to steady my racing heart. I really do look like an assistant… I bit my lip, hiding the small, embarrassed laugh that threatened to escape. Okay… I'll… agree to it.

He gave a small, almost amused nod. "Yes. You'll be my personal secretary."

I pushed my chair back slowly after finishing my meal, my fingers brushing against the polished wood of the dining table as I stood. I bid him goodbye, and I left the dining room quietly, careful not to disturb the orderly line of maids bustling about. The soft carpet muffled my steps as I returned to my room. I leaned against the doorframe for a heartbeat, closing my eyes, relishing the silence and the faint scent of the flowers I'd noticed in the room earlier. It was a small comfort, a tiny bubble of peace I could claim before the world demanded me back.

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