Regardless, she was grateful that no spirits were currently in the vicinity to disrupt her peace, and she prayed they wouldn't decide to manifest in the middle of her presentation.
With that thought, instead of dismissing every possible conclusion forming in her mind, she decided to set it aside for later.
She broke her silent staring contest with the man in question when she heard the MC announce, "I now invite the representative of the Van Empire, from Rhun country, to step onto the podium for their presentation."
'Right… time to get your head back in the game, Aliana,' she told herself as she rose from her seat, once again drawing the attention of every eye in the room.
She was dressed in a sharp red satin blazer and tailored trousers, paired with nude heels and minimal platinum jewellery, exuding the confident, formidable businesswoman that she was. Her hair was styled in a sleek ponytail, accentuating her striking features as she moved.
