Blake stepped out of his room, freshly showered and dressed, he made his way to the dining area where Elena was already seated. He noticed Drake, one of the aides, hurrying off to attend to some task, leaving them alone.
"Good morning, Elena," Blake greeted with a polite nod, masking any hint of suspicion or awareness.
"Good morning, Blake," Elena replied with a warm smile, gesturing for him to take a seat. "We're having pancakes for breakfast. I hope that's to your liking."
"Sounds delicious," Blake replied, taking a seat opposite Elena at the table. "And might I say, you look stunning today. That outfit suits you perfectly."
Elena's smile widened at the compliment, and she inclined her head graciously. "Thank you, Blake. That's very kind of you to say."
