The Heist of Hearts
He turned the figurine over, inspecting it with a meticulousness that spoke of years in the trade.
“For you,” he said, his voice low. Elena’s eyebrows arched, surprised by the unexpected gesture.
She took the figurine, weighing it in her palm.
“You paid a lot of money to have me swipe this, why gift it to me?” she asked, her tone neutral.
Shadow’s gaze locked onto hers, his eyes glinting in the dim light.
“Sometimes, the greatest treasures lie within the fakes.”
Elena’s expression remained impassive. She tucked the figurine into her clutch, while she mentally updated the transaction as the weirdest encounter she ever had with a client.
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