As Zaiden and Cynthia exited the meeting room, Cynthia clung tightly to his arm, guiding him down the hallway. she whispered, “Zaiden, Crestview is impossible. I don't think we would have a chance”.
Zaiden smiled faintly. “Believe”.
Before Cynthia could respond, they reached the hallway leading to the main doors, where Fiona was waiting with her arms crossed. Dustin stood next to her, smirking. As Zaiden and Cynthia walked closer, Fiona casually stuck her leg out, causing Cynthia to trip. She stumbled forward with a gasp, but Zaiden’s hand shot out, catching her around the waist before she could fall.
“Careful,” he said softly, steadying her.
Fiona burst into mocking laughter, her voice loud and grating. “Look at this! The great Zaiden, the blind fellow, saves his damsel in distress. A
