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"I'll be taking my leave, Master Lysandra"

The butler, Wilfred said, adjusting his pristine white gloves one final time as he bowed low before Lysandra. 

She nodded, her silver-grey eyes meeting his for a moment before she returned the gesture with a slight nod. 

"Thank you for your service tonight, Wilfred. Have a good night" 

Wilfred straightened and offered her a small but respectful nod before making his way to the exit.

The heavy door shut behind him with a soft click, leaving Lysandra all alone in her office. 

She waited, her head tilted toward the antique clock on the far wall. 

Five minutes. Just five minutes and she could finally breathe. 

For the entirety of that period, she sat there in silence and then she glanced down at her wristwatch to confirm the time before releasing a long, deep groan of relief. 

"Uuughhh…"