~ France, the Chateau ~
June 12
8:07 AM
Sarah and Aiden are in the living room, per Marija's request. Everyone else from the Sigma army is present, as well as Michael and Oni.
The only one from the Chateau's guests missing in the room is Eliza.
Sarah wanted to keep this talk for after breakfast. If her guess is right, some of them will lose appetite by the time they are done. But Marija insisted that they meet as soon as possible, eager to get some things out in the open.
Considering that this is not going to be a pleasant talk, Aiden told Sarah that he will be by her side. It's not that he thinks how Sarah can't handle Marija if she starts causing a ruckus, but he believes that his presence will show Marija that Sarah has his support.
Marija is a smart girl, but blinded by anger and jealousy. If she reflected on her actions it would be a different scenario. But she stubornly refused to see what she is doing wrong and... here we are.
It is rare for people to step back, admit their wrongs and adjust their behavior. That is why there is a saying how people will rather believe a pretty lie than an ugly truth.
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