CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY TWO - Shadows in the Halls

Cassius nodded, relief evident in his face. "That's a good idea. Why don't we sit down together this evening? We can talk about how we're coping, maybe come up with some new strategies to make this situation more bearable." As the three of them stood there, the tension slowly dissipating, they realized that surviving this confinement would require more than just patience. It would take understanding, compromise, and a renewed commitment to supporting each other. That evening, as they gathered in the library to talk, a subtle shift occurred. The mansion, which had begun to feel like a prison, started to feel more like a sanctuary. A place where, despite the challenges, they could face this uncertain future together. Outside, the security barriers still hummed, a reminder of the world beyond their walls. But inside, the Noble family had taken the first step towards not just enduring their confinement, but finding ways to grow stronger through it. As they settled into their discussion