Celine’s eyes widened slightly, surprise flickering across her features. For a moment, she remained silent, her mind racing to process the unexpected request. When she finally spoke, her voice was measured, almost cautious. "Liam, can I speak to you for a moment?"
There was an undertone in her voice that Liam couldn’t quite place, something that hinted at an unspoken tension. He hesitated, glancing at the others in the room, their faces a mixture of concern and curiosity. After a brief pause, he nodded. "Alright," he agreed, his voice steady as he swept his gaze over everyone present. "Everyone, give us a minute."
As the others exchanged uncertain glances and began to disperse, Liam motioned for Celine to follow him to a quieter corner of the room. Once they were a safe distance away fro
