ARGON

The meeting came to an end, swiftly. I had to handle everything by giving a brief summary of what Brielle had done.

And it's all thanks to Jerome.

Sir Derek and his friends had asked about Brielle, since she was absent. I had to lie to them that she wasn't feeling too well, just to cover up my stupid Beta's actions.

"Oh, do send our greetings to her."

"I will," I promised, escorting them to their cars.

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