Rain fell steadily over Tokyo the moment the news arrived.

Evelyn sat in silence, staring at her phone screen, hidden behind the fogged window of her studio. Steam rose gently from the cup of tea beside her. The headline was bold and undeniable:

“Julian Liang Arrested at Narita Airport After Months on the Run—To Be Extradited to Japan.”

It took a few seconds for her mind to fully process the words.

William entered the studio quietly, carrying a thick coat and a cup of coffee. He stopped as soon as he saw the look on Evelyn’s face.

“What happened?” he asked softly.

Evelyn handed him the phone without a word....