“Be that as it may,” Darian says. “His powers didn’t help him in the end. We saw who won when it comes to Sasha.”
“Yes, we most certainly did,” Kit says with a smirk. “Nero.”
Darian gives her a seething glare. “I better get myself another drink,” he says tightly, then turns toward me. “Cheers, Sasha. My Jubilee gift to you is in the post. I’m sure our paths will cross soon.”
I’m tempted to ask about the gift, but Darian leaves too quickly to give me a chance. He must be upset that Nero got to be my Mentor, though I don’t completely understand why.
Speaking of Nero, I don’t see him anywhere, though I guess he’s still in his office, working. The rumor around the fund is that he rarely leaves the office for the night, which is why he often expects all-nighters from the rest of us.
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