known to bring his secretary in tow so she could hold calling cards on his behalf.
Ingrid greatly enjoyed the outings. She could never dress like the other women in their furs, pearls, and masterful hats, but there was still something electric about the place. Plus, it was a delight to share in something that Mr. Sakaguchi adored.
Mr. Sakaguchi paused at the table outside the boardroom and picked up Ingridâs white pitcher.
âAt least itâs a small crack this time,â he said in a conspiratorial whisper. âNot like that Wedgwood you shattered. Your warfare on dishware continues.â
âMaybe I should do something more rewarding than handle dishes all day.â
âYou shouldnât hold power like that. Youâll make yourself sick.â
âI doubt Iâm even running a fever.â A lie. A small one. But her fever was under a hundred.
âDonât you have kermanite?â
âIâm fine. I havenât held this power for long, just since this morning.â She noted the brief widening of his eyes as he took in that information. He hadnât felt the tremor at dawn, then. âAnd of course I have kermanite. Iâve been extra careful not to touch it.â
Mr. Sakaguchi pursed his lips in disapproval. Here came the lecture. âNow, Ingrid, you know betterâÂâ
She felt the sudden shift of matter beneath her. Pressure. Raw power. Surging upward. Heat. In that space of two seconds, she threw herself over Mr. Sakaguchi, catching the briefest glimpse of shock on his face as the hallway shattered around them.
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