Chapter 23
Lessie's POV I gave him a puzzled look, surprised by his sudden change in attitude. I'd expected us to argue endlessly, certain he wouldn’t back down, but now he’d softened out of nowhere. Was it because of what I’d just said? I hadn’t said anything wrong, though. I shot him a confused glance before attempting to walk away, noticing he seemed stunned, almost oblivious to my movements. Seeing an opening, I slipped away quickly. Back at our table, I found my colleagues, Benjamin and Mr. Rodriguez, still seated. “Why are you guys still here? I thought you’d have left by now,” I said, looking between them. They exchanged looks before all eyes landed on Benjamin. I quickly caught on. “Benjamin, you told them not to go,” I said, half-asking. “Mm,” Benjamin replied, not denying it. I tho
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