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All Chapters of COVENANTS OF CHAOS: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12
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Chapter Eleven: The First Dinner
Lucas positioned himself uncomfortably in the entrance, alternating his weight from one foot to the next.His most earnest effort to dress appropriately for the event—a borrowed button-up shirt and trousers—did little to help him feel any more comfortable. He looked around, uncertain of what to do or where to sit, until Silas Moretti's voice pierced the silence.“Ah, Kane,” Silas remarked, walking into the room through a side entrance. He walked with the assurance of a man who possessed not just the home but all its inhabitants. On time. "That’s a solid beginning."Lucas forced a tight smile. “Yeah, well, I figured being late wouldn’t exactly go over well.”“You figured correctly,” Silas replied, his tone carrying a faint edge. He gestured to the table. “Sit.”Lucas hesitated, eyeing the table. “Uh… where?”Silas raised an eyebrow, as if the question itself was offensive. “Anywhere but the head of the table. That’s my seat.”“Right,” Lucas muttered, sliding into a chair about halfway
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Chapter Twelve: The Public Outing
The café was alive with activity—pairs engaged in conversation over hot cups of coffee, students focused on their laptops, and the soft clattering of dishes resonating in the background. A cozy table by the window was set aside for Lucas and Isabella. Strategically placed in sight of passersby, it was evident that this was more than a mere outing. It was an act.Lucas fiddled with the hem of his sleeve, looking around anxiously. “This is… comfortable,” he mumbled, his tone laced with irony.Isabella, positioned opposite him, didn’t even take the effort to glance up from her phone. "Simply remain seated and be quiet." Grin occasionally when you are able to do so. "That's all you need to do."“Whoa,” Lucas exclaimed, reclining in his seat. "You’re doing an excellent job promoting this loving fiancée concept." "Perhaps you should temper your excitement before others assume you genuinely care for me."She finally looked up, her expression as sharp as a knife. “I don’t have to ‘sell’ anyth
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