The next day, Sera had planned the small celebration. It had been arranged, and she knew that Astarot would be happy about it. They often did this sort of thing after a successfully concluded case. The entire staff of the law firm gathered in the spacious office kitchen. On the table were a cake, cupcakes, macarons, and savory pieces. There was something for every taste. Sera had outdone herself in the planning. "This looks fantastic," Nicolas praised, giving Sera a bright smile. Delighted, Sera smiled back and brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. "Thank you. It had to be something special for the occasion," she explained, checking the coffee machine, which was running through for the third time. Nicolas was the first to arrive. This gave Sera time to chat with him for a bit. "I

