415: An Uneasy Feast

As the siblings re-entered the living room, the casual laughter floating between their father and Clarke Zodiac masked the undercurrent of tension that seemed to swirl just beneath the surface. The sharp contrast between their own fraught discussion and the apparent ease between the older men didn't escape them. "You've come all this way, and I couldn't let you leave without sharing a meal," their father announced with a hospitable smile. "Let's sit down together. I've arranged for some dinner. It’ll give us a chance to catch up on everything, especially how your company's been doing since you've taken over." Wayne and Emma exchanged a quick glance, picking up on the slight discrepancy in their father's words compared to what Teddy had claimed earlier about his role in the company. It was a small inconsistency, but in their line of work, even small inconsistencies were worth noting. Teddy responded with a slight nod, though his expression remained unreadable. "Actually, I've step