Kael's razor-sharp glare was still fixed on Zee when the lounge door swung open again. The entrance wasn't loud, but it carried the kind of presence that demanded immediate attention from everyone in the room.
Heavy footsteps echoed across polished wood with deliberate, measured rhythm. Each step announced someone who didn't need introductions or explanations.
Alex appeared first, wearing his trademark friendly smile, but the figure behind him instantly transformed the atmosphere. The temperature seemed to plummet several degrees in seconds.
Sato Hamazaki. The eldest Hamazaki son, Ran's older brother, Rui's cousin. His reputation preceded him through every power circle in Virelia, spoken in hushed tones that mixed respect with genuine fear.
He didn't require words to establish authorit
