It was inexplicably silent in the car on their way back.
When Hera and Bernard reached the entrance of the courtyard house, they seemed to have reached an unspoken agreement. Hera didn't ask Bernard to stay. He said he had some matters to attend to back at the Killians.
Ten minutes later, Hera went inside, changed her clothes, and called Samantha.
"Are you done with work? Want to go out for a drink?"
"Yeah, I'm done. Weren't you at the auction with your dear Bernard? Back so soon?"
"Let's find a place to talk."
"Alright. Let's meet at Nightless Haven."
Hera hung up and headed to Nightless Haven in a taxi.
Meanwhile, Bernard took a different turn at the junction that was in the direction of the Killians before calling Shaun.
"Come out for a drink at the old place."
…
Nightless Haven was the largest bar in Jedburgh. All sorts of people frequented the bar.
When Hera arrived, she was stopped by a security guard at the door.
"Missy, no minors are allowed in here."
Hera was speechless.
She was about to show her ID when she heard Samantha's voice from behind her.
"Hera…"
The security guard saw Samantha, who was wearing a mask, and immediately smiled.
"Ms. Samantha, long time no see."
Samantha casually tossed her car keys to him before hooking her arm around Hera's shoulder and leading her inside.
Samantha was a regular, so the manager promptly arranged a private room for them on the second floor.
Then, he had drinks sent over and asked cheerfully, "Ms. Samantha, is this your friend? We just got some newbies in. Do you want me to call a few of them to join you?"
She was tempted by the mention of newbies, but Hera's cold gaze made her refuse immediately.
"No."
After the manager left, the room finally quieted down.
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