The council chamber buzzed with murmurs and shifting bodies as attendees settled in, filling every seat and corner of the grand hall.
Aurora entered quietly, her gaze sweeping the crowded room.
She had been delayed by the heavy morning traffic, leaving her with barely enough time to slip in unnoticed before the meeting began.
As she scanned the hall for an empty seat, her eyes found Lucas sitting toward the front, his wheelchair angled slightly to allow him a clear view of the podium.
Gabriel was seated beside him, his posture attentive, as he observed the gathering crowd.
Just as Gabriel casually looked over his shoulder, he caught sight of Aurora, still standing in search of a seat.
Gabriel leaned toward Lucas.
"Sir, Ms. Grey is here," he murmured.
Lucas raised an eyebrow, visibly surprised.
He hadn't expected her presence today, given that she'd mentioned having some last-minute responsibilities on set.
