Chapter 53

• After that, Pheonix rose abruptly from his seat, his tall figure towering over the table. The room fell into a hushed silence as all eyes turned to him. With a determined expression etched on his face, he declared, "That's all for this meeting." His words hung in the air, heavy with an unspoken tension, before Pheonix abruptly turned and strode away from the table, leaving everyone stunned and perplexed.
• As the members of the group exchanged bewildered glances, their attention quickly shifted to Maeve. Without uttering a single word, Maeve rose from her seat, her movements filled with a mix of determination and concern. The room seemed to hold its breath as she followed Pheonix's retreating form, the click of her heels echoing through the space.
• "Pheonix! Pheonix, wait!" Maeve's voice called out, laced with urgency and frustration. She quickened her pace, her steps echoing in the empty corridor. Determined not to let Pheonix slip away, she reached out and firmly grasped his arm, her small hand dwarfed by his muscular frame. Ignoring the size difference, she forcefully turned Pheonix to face her, her eyes burning with a mixture of annoyance and determination. Pheonix's cold glare didn't faze her.