Chapter 23


Dawn broke over the East River with a magnificent cascade of golden light that illuminated the entire Manhattan skyline. Elena stepped onto her terrace, raising a cup of coffee as she stared into the horizon with calm assurance.
A cryptic new dossier arrived on her private desk, hinting that a mysterious hidden player from her past was quietly preparing a dangerous counter-move. A subtle, knowing smile touched her lips as she opened the file, ready for the next war.