Giovanni and Ruiz stepped into the expansive hotel lobby, the polished marble floors gleaming like mirrors under the elegant chandelier lights. The hotel staff moved about with practiced efficiency, attending to guests with warm, professional smiles. Giovanni’s strides were casual, but his senses were alert, noting every passing glance, every whisper of movement.As they walked past the reception area, Ruiz leaned closer, speaking in a low voice.“Would you like to go up to your suite alone,” Ruiz asked, “or should I come along?”Giovanni glanced at him sharply, his brow furrowing. What kind of question is that? He wondered. Ruiz was supposed to be the handler Lorenzo had sent, so why would he even suggest stepping back now?“That’s an odd question,” Giovanni said bluntly, his voice tinged with suspicion.Ruiz’s expression didn’t change; he simply waited, patient and unmoving.Giovanni exhaled through his nose, deciding it wasn’t worth a drawn-out exchange. “You’re coming,” he said
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