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Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: The Price of Starlight

Once Julian Sterling brought his presentation to a close, he deliberately allowed a heavy, pregnant silence to hang in the air, giving everyone present a moment to fully process and adapt to the weight of his words. Precisely at that beat, the comforting warmth of a glass of water was pressed firmly into Julian's palm. The overhead lights had not yet been reactivated, leaving the room swathed in darkness, yet Julian needed no visual confirmation to identify the provider as Ethan Caldwell. With a subtle, intimate gesture that went unnoticed in the shadows, he tapped lightly on the back of the man's hand in thanks before lifting the glass to his lips. He took a slow, deliberate sip; the water was perfectly warm, soothing his throat and making his voice feel instantly clearer and more resilient.

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