Chapter 19: The meal

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Time had passed, and Odella's anxiety had diminished in Caleb's presence. She had grown comfortable with him. His once-piercing, teeth-clenching gaze and the references to her as the killer's daughter were no longer sources of tension. Odella worked diligently, often retreating to her room or Caleb's office, and occasionally tending to tasks in the villa's garden when she was at home. She dedicated the majority of her time to the projects assigned to her by Caleb for The Bale Hotel. According to their contract, she faithfully spent six hours each day at the restaurant. The rest of her time was committed to her mission of assisting Lucas and Katrin, the officer in charge of the operation. One particular afternoon, Enrico paid her a visit at the restaurant. He had spent the last few days

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