''I can't go to the office today, a little personal business.'' That was the text message Tessa sent to Axel.

She watched her reflection in the mirror. Tessa had prepared neat, closed clothes. She had to meet someone for the first time, and somehow Tessa even felt nervous. Maybe because this was her first experience meeting someone who was not her client. She stepped out of her apartment and walked confidently to her car.

''Relax, Tessa, this isn't a problem.'' Tessa tried to calm herself in the car. She felt a heavy heart to meet the man, but if she did not, Tessa wouldn't know what happened.

Tessa started the...