The Silent Witness

and about The Rebirth. What had she stumbled into? Was it just a business deal gone wrong, or something far darker? She couldn't hel

remembering? The more she tried to focus, the more elusive the memories became. But there was one thing she was certain of: the men who had been

d made their marks on her life,

night's O

nxious reflection. Leandro was already sitting at his desk, the city's skyline stretching out behind him, l

their gazes locked. There was no warmth in his stare, only that cold, calcu

mooth and detached as always.

ice betraying the doubt she was still struggling with. The crash, the dizzy

r in front of his desk. "Sit

into his office, but the underlying tension was palpable today. What did he want from her? Was

gn of the office-every piece of furniture, every element of the décor-was intentional. Just like him. Everything

Rebirth," he began, his voice cutti

by his directness. "I... Yes

t's a new era for KnightTech. A revolution, if you will. And yes, it's the reason Dorian and I had our fa

en supposed to do with this information? Was he testing her loyalty? Or was he offe

without its risks. But risks are necessary for progress, Lia. And sometimes, sacrifices are requ

she asked, her voice b

he reflection of the glass. "The kind that make you question ev

ening her? Or was he simply stating a truth

e that didn't quite reach his eyes. Lia's heart jolted in her chest at the sight of him. She hadn't seen him since the ni

rian said smoothly, though the te

still as inscrutable as ever. "Not at all

, replaced with something more serious. "We need to talk. The Rebirth-it's n

e situation pressing down on her. What was she caught in the mid

fore – Doria

ted. Where Leandro's office had been a monument to wealth and power, Dorian's home was warm, with soft lighting and ar

racing from the events of the day. He poured them both gla

n edge that spoke of his frustration. "But you don't know the full story,

e felt inside. She wanted to believe him. He'd always been kind to her-charming,

her voice barely above a whisper. "Why

ct. It's an idea-a new world order, Lia. It's something that will change everything. But we're not ready

ch. She had no idea what she had stumbled into-but she knew one thin