Elliot pushed open a side door, gesturing for Lucius and Ryan to follow. “Come on, let’s talk somewhere more private.”
The four of them stepped into a smaller, more intimate conference room adjacent to the main office. Unlike the sprawling grandeur of the previous space, this room was designed for serious discussions—a long, dark-wood table sat at the center, surrounded by high-backed leather chairs. A minimalist but advanced holographic display was embedded into the table, and the lighting was subdued, casting a soft glow over the polished surfaces.
Ellian flopped into one of the chairs, stretching lazily. “Much better. I like the big office, but it’s too stiff for actual conversations.”
Elliot rolled his eyes and took the seat at the head of the table. “Ignore him. He just likes to ac
