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Time slipped by quickly, with weeks blending into a haze. Nadia was growing accustomed to the light workload Jeff handed her—primarily backing up files, arranging business meetings, and noting down key points from business proposals. Luciano had deliberately kept her away from any files tied to his darker dealings, ensuring Jeff only gave her minimal and non-sensitive tasks.

Yet, Nadia had begun avoiding him ever since she received a cryptic message from an unknown number. Luciano noticed her change in behavior almost immediately. She avoided his gaze, flinched when he spoke to her, stepped back whenever he approached, and stuttered through her replies. At first, he brushed it off,...