Meanwhile, at a café in the financial district of Astoria.
Elena stared at the data on her laptop screen, her focus absolute.
She wore a crisp suit, her hair perfectly pinned up.
Unrecognizable from the meek secretary who had stood obediently by Adrian's side three months ago.
Suddenly, screeching brakes and commotion erupted outside!
A moment later, the café door burst open as a tall man in a black jacket staggered in, his arm soaked in blood, face pale, eyes burning with a fierce intensity.
His gaze swept the room and met Elena's as she looked up.
Two knife-wielding men stormed in behind him, attacking with lethal intent.
The café erupted into chaos, screams filling the air.
In a flash, Elena spotted a distinctive tattoo on the injured man's neck.
She froze, instantly recognizi
