Chapter 49 (The Heavy Tension In The Dining Table)

• An eerie silence hung in the air as we all gathered around the dining table, our seats facing each other. Not a word was spoken as our attention was fixated on the delicious spread before us. However, I couldn't shake the feeling of occasional peculiar glances directed my way from time to time.
• Swallowing hard, I tightly gripped the cutlery in my hand. My body quivered with nerves, and the sound of my pounding heart reverberated through my chest like it wanted to rip out of my ribcage in full force. Damn, I am feeling incredibly anxious.
• This was supposed to be a dream come true for me, dining with these public figures I've always admired. But at this moment, all I can think about is getting through this and leaving this house as soon as possible.