As the day waned and a quiet stillness settled over Preeti's office, the hum of her concentration was palpable. She sifted through legal documents, her mind weaving through statutes and case law with the deftness of a seasoned advocate. Dubai's fading sunlight spilled across her desk, casting long shadows that seemed to dance ominously against the walls.
It was then, in the midst of her deep focus, that a subtle shift in the room's ambiance gave pause to her thoughts. A small, folded piece of paper slid under the door, disrupting the solitude of her workspace. Initially mistaking it for a routine memo or message from her team, Preeti extended a hand, her fingers brushing against the coarse texture of the paper.
Her eyes narrowed as she unfolded the chit, and the blood in her veins turned
