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Tanya was already expecting Hal's arrival and in a manner that was quite reminiscent of her mother, she called for him to enter before he could announce his arrival.
When Hal entered the office, Tanya seemed to have not moved at all since he left her the day before.
She was still leaning against the desk in her office and still had the Orb in her hands.
However, she was not alone in the office as she had been when Hal left her the day before.
Aliya, her contact in the Arkene Duchy, was there as well sipping a cultivation beverage with her legs crossed while ignoring Hal's presence in the room.
It was no secret that Aliya did not care for him and Hal was willing to bet her presence was to protect Tanya from his insidious plans.
Anyway, back to Tanya...
She looked up from the Orb once Hal walked about two steps into the Office and she returned his smile before moving away from the desk.
