"You can come out if you've seen enough."
The deep, commanding voice echoed from above, freezing the entire group in place. They glanced at each other... embarrassed, confused, and suddenly gripped by the fear of being caught.
For a few awkward seconds, no one moved. The air was thick with embarrassment.
Finally, Alex gave a small smile and gently placed his hand on Heena's shoulder.
"Come on, let's go." he said quietly.
Heena hesitated for a moment, then nodded. Together, they slowly climbed the remaining steps toward the terrace. Mrs. Blackwell and the younger woman followed behind them, their faces still flushed with awkwardness.
As they reached the terrace, the scene before them made everyone stop in their tracks.
Elyria and Viktor stood side by side.
Viktor had a calm, almost amused smile on his face, his posture relaxed and confident.
