Aiden's Room

As the negotiations reached a heightened level of intensity, I decided to introduce a momentary break to the proceedings. Abruptly standing, I declared, "I need to use the bathroom. I'll be back shortly. Please continue discussing with my subordinate here," injecting a deliberate pause into the conversation. My departure, though seemingly sudden, aimed to provide a strategic pause in the talks, allowing both parties to recalibrate before resuming the discussion.

Adem, exhaling audibly, instructed his butler to guide me. As we navigated the expansive mansion, I concealed my thoughts behind a calculated smirk, pondering the true purpose of my visit. "Now, let's delve into what I truly came here for."

In the lavishly appointed bathroom, the butler asked if I knew the way back to the meeting room, to which I responded affirmatively. He gracefully retreated, leaving me to conclude my business in privacy.