EMILY'S POV "Meet Daniel Sinclair, my client," I said calmly, gesturing slightly toward Daniel, who stood beside me with his usual air of unbothered elegance. Mara stared at him, wide-eyed, her mouth slightly parted as if the name had struck a chord. Daniel remained still, arms at his sides, expression unreadable. "I'm Mara, nice to meet you," Mara finally said, snapping out of her momentary daze. She reached out her right hand politely, offering him a handshake. I held my breath. Daniel glanced at me, a flicker of hesitation dancing in his eyes. He looked at Mara’s outstretched hand like it was a test or maybe a trap and then slowly, with mechanical deliberation, he reached out and shook it. Briefly. Lightly. Like he was touching something delicate or contaminated. My eyes widened, but I quickly masked the reaction behind a composed smile. Internally,
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