Bella had just returned to her jewelry shop after purchasing some materials for the fake jewelry she was about to create. In her mind, she was already designing the special jewelry requested by the mysterious man. As usual, every request from The Collector was strange and unusual, but Bella had grown accustomed to it. After all, the payment she received was always extraordinarily high.As she entered the shop, the calm atmosphere and the subtle scent of lavender greeted her. The store was adorned with clear glass showcasing the beautiful jewelry she had crafted. Bella walked towards her workbench at the back, where she usually designed jewelry with meticulous detail.However, before she could begin, one of her staff, a young woman named Carla, approached her quickly."Ms. Bella, there is a couple who just arrived," Carla said with a polite yet enthusiastic tone. "They seem to want you to design a special ring for them."Bella raised an eyebrow slightly, intrigued by the request. Altho

Nate Archer glanced at his watch. It was already 2 AM, the perfect time to execute their plan. The streets were deserted, with only the dim light from the streetlamps illuminating the night. Nate, Rachel, and Elias stood in a dark corner, observing Bella's jewelry store located in the city center. The store was famous for its collection of antique jewelry, but they knew that behind the glittering gems, something darker and more dangerous was hidden.Nate took a deep breath, feeling the chill of the night air bite at his skin. He could feel the tension hanging in the air, but he also knew this was a task they had to complete. The Collector, the mysterious figure they had been targeting, was suspected to have connections with Bella. This jewelry store might hold the crucial clues that could bring them closer to The Collector."Nate, are you ready?" Rachel asked in a calm voice, though her eyes showed sharp focus. The brunette was dressed in all black, making her nearly invisible in the

In a hidden basement, The Collector sat in an imposing black leather chair, surrounded by monitors displaying various strategic locations around the city. The room was dark and oppressive, illuminated only by the glow of the screens on his face. After receiving information from Bella, he felt the need to take extra precautions.He pressed a button on his desk, contacting one of his trusted operatives—Jarek, a skilled scout and information hunter. Jarek was a muscular man with a sharp gaze, always ready to undertake challenging tasks with high efficiency. When Jarek entered the room, he appeared alert and aware of the importance of the meeting.“Jarek,” The Collector said with a serious tone, “I have an important mission for you. We need to ensure Bella’s safety. She holds highly valuable information, and I cannot allow it to surface.”Jarek nodded, accepting the instructions without hesitation. “What should I do?”“Just keep an eye on her from a distance. If she makes any suspicious m

That night, as they left the luxurious art gallery, Rachel's mood was far from calm. Usually confident and in control, she couldn't shake the unease that had settled over her after meeting Armand Kessler. Nate noticed Rachel's discomfort. He knew her well enough to recognize when something was wrong. After years of working together, they could read each other without many words. As they walked towards the car parked on the corner, Nate decided to address Rachel's unease. "What's bothering you, Rachel?" Nate asked quietly, trying not to draw attention on the empty street. Rachel glanced at Nate and sighed. "Everything felt too easy, Nate. Armand Kessler... he seemed too prepared for us. Like he knew we were coming. Like he wanted us to approach him." Nate nodded, feeling something was off from the start. "I felt the same way. It’s like we’re being led. Every question we asked, he had an answer ready. He wasn’t surprised by our arrival at all. In fact, it seemed like he was expec

As Nate, Rachel, and Elias sped away from Armand Kessler's house, the tension inside the car was palpable. Although they had managed to escape from the house safely, Nate knew that the situation could change at any moment. However, he wasn't entirely worried. Their plan had been executed with great precision.Before the meeting, Nate had decided to involve a third party in their operation—the police. He carefully devised a strategy to ensure that the police would arrive at the meeting location at the exact moment when Nate and his team were already there.***A few days earlier, Nate discussed their plan with Rachel and Elias. "We can't just rely on our own abilities in this situation," Nate said at the time. "This time, we need help from the outside.""From the outside?" Elias asked, confused. "We don't have any allies left. And involving another group could be dangerous for us.""We're not going to involve another group. We're going to use the police," Nate said confidently."Are yo