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Chapter 6 - Chapter 2.1

The alley behind the venue was narrow and lit only by the blue wash of moonlight reflecting off distant water. Just two blocks away, across the street and tucked near the riverbank, stood the sleek silhouette of Hanmyeong Holdings Tower—an eight-story glass-and-steel structure posing as a private finance firm. In truth, it was a fortified den where black market financiers and mercenary brokers did quiet business.

Kaia slipped into a black coat, pulling the hood low over her brow. Her dancer's body moved with liquid silence, blending into the street's shadows like vapor.

The earpiece crackled once.

"Target's on the 7th floor. Window facing east," came Jin's voice—one of her Korean bodyguards stationed as overwatch.

"Guards?" she whispered.

"Two inside, one on the roof. All armed. Rear fire escape is unmanned."

Kaia moved.

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