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... returns to the table.

Servers begin circling, placing appetizers in front of each lady. The dishes give everyone something to fuss over, but their ears are trained on Leila.

Theo takes his seat quietly and lifts his cutlery, ready to eat. The Baroness watches him in silence, her expression unreadable.

The atmosphere looks normal on the surface — as if no one had nearly died choking two minutes ago.

Leila smiles lightly.

"We met at a small gathering held at ...

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