Her eyes were clear as a pristine lake, devoid of any impurities, so pure that it pained one to harm her. Eric's countenance stiffened slightly as he withdrew his gaze from her, dropping a curt reminder, "Remember to close the door," before departing. Upon his departure, Alla picked up her coffee, making her way towards the conference hall.
The bidding meeting had already commenced, the hall was dimmed, with only the large screen lit. Resembling a mini broadcasting hall, one had to traverse hundreds of steps from the back entrance towards the front. With the lights off, the hall was shrouded in darkness, necessitating careful navigation. Alla, balancing her coffee in one hand and steadying herself with the other, descended slowly.
