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Chapter 126 - Chapter 126- Coward

The scene shifted to the meeting room. Representatives from each group were present, their murmurs filling the air, but one seat remained conspicuously empty, Joe's.

Leighton, seated beside Julian, leaned closer and spoke in a low but relieved tone.

"Thank goodness you made it back safely, Julian. I heard from Dori that you fainted earlier. Are you sure you're alright?"

Julian met his gaze calmly, his voice even.

"I'm fine. Just a bit worn out, that's all."

Across the table, Kevin looked up with an apologetic expression, his posture tense.

"Sorry, Julian. I didn't greet you earlier."

Julian gave a small shake of his head.

"No need to worry about that. Is there something going on?"

Kevin quickly dismissed it with a faint smile.

"No, nothing serious. Just a minor issue."

At the head of the table, Glain, who was presiding over the meeting, cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.

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