Serafina’s POV I watched his reflection in the glass, noticing the way his shoulders remained relaxed even as the world outside trembled. “Key witnesses are unavailable,” he continued quietly. “Files have been misplaced. An investigator has taken sudden medical leave.” I let out a slow breath and shook my head slightly. “It must be exhausting, being so expensive,” I murmured while tracing a finger along the rim of my cup. Matteo’s reflection smirked faintly before he turned back toward me. The footage returned to Luca. He tried again to leave his building, this time surrounded by more security. A protester threw something small. It missed, hitting the pavement near his shoes. The object rolled harmlessly to the side, but the gesture mattered more than the impact. He paused for half

