Chapter 140

• Third person POV
• The evening settled over the city with a warm golden glow, the sun dipping low and painting the horizon in shades of rose and amber. After a long, demanding day of rehearsals, everyone was exhausted yet buzzing with quiet excitement. Mr. Yoshida’s approval earlier had been a significant victory, and Claire could tell the team needed a chance to unwind.
• “Drinks tonight,” she declared as they exited the rehearsal venue. Her tone left no room for debate. “We’ve all earned it. I don’t want anyone talking about work for the next few hours. Agreed?”