The evening sun was starting to set, casting long shadows across Victoria's office.
The bright room now felt quiet, with the last rays of sunlight under the curtain creating a soft glow on the polished wood desk.
Zara leaned back in her chair, letting out a deep breath. She was relieved. After the tough negotiations with Kaida and Catarina, things had finally settled down.
"Well, I'm just glad we got through that without too much trouble," Zara said, glancing over at Eratz and Victoria.
Victoria sat behind her desk, her fingers lightly tapping the surface. Eratz was across from her, arms crossed, looking as calm as ever.
Neither of them had spoken much since the negotiations ended, and the silence was starting to make Zara feel uneasy.
She shifted in her chair, unsure why the room felt so tense.
