September 3, 2026

The Tray

Two men whispered near the bar.

Whispering Guy #1: “This has to be a PR move.”

Whispering Guy #2: “Or a humiliation thing.”

Julian heard them. He didn’t flinch. He angled the tray toward them.

Julian: “Champagne?”

They went silent.

Whispering Guy #1: “No, thank you.”

Julian nodded and moved on.

When he returned to Mina, the room felt recalibrated.

Julian: “Here.”

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