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Chapter 44: An Unexpected Encounter
Author: Corazon
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In her modest apartment, Emma Lawson sat at her desk. The warm light from the lamp softly illuminated the files and documents scattered across the surface. Among the papers, there were several photos, classified reports, and neatly written notes—all information she had gathered over the past few weeks to investigate Nate, her former colleague who had now become her target.

Emma, with furrowed brows, focused on studying every detail. She was a professional in her work as a hitwoman for the Eagle Eye organization, and she knew that even the smallest piece of information could be the difference between success and failure. Her sharp blue eyes scrutinized every point on the map, trying to piece together the scattered fragments of information as if she were solving a complex puzzle.

But tonight, something felt different. There was an unusual restlessness within her. Whether it was because she felt she was getting closer to Nate or because memories of the past were slowly resurfacing in her
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