The witches began to disperse.


    What I had anticipated to be a difficult persuasion turned out to be surprisingly easy.


    It was only after the square had cleared that I descended from the podium and walked towards Caleb and Zoe.


    From afar, I noticed Han and his assistant conversing, with the assistant nodding often as Han talked.


    Once the assistant had departed, Han came over to us, beaming.


    “Debra, Caleb, I’ve arranged a bus, and once the witches who are willing to help have registered, you can leave whenever you’re ready.


    ”


    “That sounds good.


    ” Caleb appeared grateful, patting Han on the shoulder.


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    ”


    Han dismissed it with a wave.


    “It’s nothing.


    ”


    Then, he suggested, “Since everything is settled, let’s go have lunch together; it’s about that time.


    Everything at the restaurant is set, and the chef will have our meals ready as soon as we arrive.


    ”


    Han then nced at Zoe and whispered, “Danielle is already there, waiting.


    She’s eager to see you.


    ”


    Caleb and I had no objections; we turned to look at Zoe.


    However, Zoe didn’t react to Han’sment; she kept her gaze lowered, ying with her nails, silent.


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    Though Zoe didn’t openly show it, from what I understand, she was uneasy about Danielle’s presence.


    Basically, until Han resolved whatever issue existed with Danielle, Zoe preferred not to engage with her to avoid any difort for either of them.


    Observing her, Han became concerned.


    “Zoe, about Danielle…”


    “That’s Enough.


    ” Zoe cut him off abruptly, her tone indifferent.


    “Let’s just go.


    ”


    It seemed she had resigned herself to something, her face unusually serene.


    Han missed this, caught up in his own happiness, his eyes bright.


    When we entered the restaurant, Danielle greeted us with a smile, which stiffened the moment she saw Zoe.


    Zoe remainedposed, her expression unchanged, likely having braced herself for such an encounter by deciding toe.


    Meanwhile, I was taken aback by Han; he seemedpletely unaware, focused solely on Zoe, trying to make her feelfortable.


    “Zoe, I had the chef prepare your favorite steak, medium rare.


    I’m sure you’ll love it.


    ”


    “Zoe, how has it been in the Thorn Edge Packtely? It’s gotten cooler recently; I ordered some coats online for you, make sure to wear them.


    ”


    “By the way, that gift you made for me, I’ve kept it cherished in my study.


    I look at it often and think of you.


    When will youe visit to see it?”