She looked flustered, her eyes darting around in an attempt to maintain composure. Guess what? I felt a very ruthless surge of joy at the sight. Why not? It was very rare to see Elgatha off-balance, so I did everything I could to relished the moment. "Well, I’m glad she was, but if she’s finished, I have plenty more jobs for her," Elgatha said, her tight smile barely concealing the irritation simmering beneath. Without a second thought, she turned to Joan, barking, “Come with me.”
Joan's face dropped instantly, and I saw the disappointment mirrored in Hammer’s eyes. I was sure mine reflected the same frustration.
"Actually, Elgatha, Joan was about to accompany us to a match," Dominic interjected, his tone steely, cutting through the tension. "She’s practicing for her new role."
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