The casino district pulsed with vibrant light.
Golden chandeliers gleamed behind towering glass walls, luxury cars lined the entrance, and the air was thick with the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses, drifting lazily through the warm Mediterranean breeze.
Anna stepped out of the car beside Adrian, smoothing her dark dress as her gaze lifted to the imposing entrance.
It radiated wealth.
Power.
Secrets.
The perfect place for someone like Victor Halden.
Adrian adjusted his cufflinks, his face calm but alert.
“Remember,” he whispered, “Halden deals in information. That means he’s always assessing value.”
Anna looked at him sharply.
“And what do we have to offer?”
A faint smile touched Adrian’s lips.
“Opportunity.”
Together, they moved toward the entrance.
Inside, the casino
