The air changed the moment they entered the grand hotel. The skyline of Vienna gleamed outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, but inside, the mood was thick with secrets and hidden agendas. James’s heart raced as he scanned the room. It was an elite group of wealthy businessmen, high-level politicians, and media members, all seamlessly folded into the opulent surroundings.
But under the sheen, James could sense the friction. This was no ordinary summit. It was a power struggle, a place where deals were struck in secret and alliances formed in the dark.
“Stay sharp,” James muttered to his team, whose eyes were also scanning the crowd. “We’re here to find Petrov. No distractions.”
Dressed like she had just gotten off a movie set, Lina nodded. “Understood.”
With a slight shift in her postu
