Ace’s Point of view
As Victoria walks away, leaving a heavy silence in her wake, I find myself grappling with the tension that fills the room. Unsure of how to break the ice, I awkwardly suggested, "Well, do you all want a drink?" To my relief, Robert, Valentino, James, and Antonio all agree, their voices a welcome break from the noticeable tension. Molly announces her intention to take Tabitha to a room, leaving the rest of us to our own devices.
Leading everyone to the meeting room, I take my place behind the bar, pouring each of them a glass of scotch. As they settle in, Robert and Valentino position themselves directly across from me, their expressions unreadable. James lingers near the bar, while Antonio relaxes in a leather swivel chair.
For a while, no one speaks, the silence str
