Jim arrived first, landing steadily at the edge of the pit. His steps were so light they barely made a sound. Under the shroud of night, he resembled a nocturnal predator—calm, composed, yet exuding an aura that warned others not to draw too near.Moments later, Alia leapt from the darkness. Her toes brushed the ground, and with a slight twist, she landed gracefully. A gust of wind swept past, lifting a few strands of her hair and stirring fine dust between them before it dispersed into the air.Jim turned, a faintly amused smile playing on his lips.“Not bad, not bad. Your skills are quite impressive, Alia. I truly admire you. Once all this is over, I’ll want you on my team.”There was a rare sincerity in his tone—something uncharacteristic of the man who usually hid behind charm and manipulation.Alia gave a soft scoff, tilting her chin upward, her expression cool yet tinged with pride.“You’re not bad yourself.”Her curt reply made Jim pause for a moment—then he threw his head back
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