The engine hummed against the quiet cabin.Brian gripped the wheel, his eyes scanning the road with sharp precision. He navigated the chaotic traffic smoothly, anticipating every shift in the lanes.In the back seat, hidden behind dark tinted glass, Lucy watched him.The fragile, weeping persona vanished. In its place was the cold, calculating gaze of a strategist. She leaned back, narrowing her eyes as she studied his posture, the tight line of his jaw, and his effortless control of the machine.She was genuinely impressed.When her father had pulled a random corporate worker from the distribution wing, she expected a clumsy novice intimidated by luxury cars. Instead, Brian handled the vehicle like an elite professional. No nervous glances.A faint smile touched her lips.Fascinating, she thought.He was more capable than she realized. The better he drove, the better he served as her shield. The more helpless she seemed, the harder he would fight."You drive incredibly well, Brian,"
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