Chapter 33: An intense assignment

Aria leaned back in her leather armchair, a smug smile playing at her lips. Across from her sat a man she had hired specifically for this mission—well-dressed, unassuming, and perfectly discreet. She slid a file and a thick envelope across the table towards him.

"Take this to Starbucks and give it to a woman named Chelsea," she instructed. "Make sure my name isn’t mentioned at all. Just hand it to her and leave. Do you understand?"

The man nodded, accepting the items. "Yes, ma'am. I'll make sure the handoff goes smoothly. Is there anything else she should know?"

Aria shook her head, her eyes glinting...