Chapter 30 - A Dangerous Proposition

Jane's house is elegant but quiet, far from the prying eyes of the world. Jane has always liked it that way. A place to keep secrets. Tonight, the warm glow of the lamps is dimmed by the tension in the air.

Jane isn’t expecting company, and when the doorbell rings, she hesitates, her hand pausing mid-reach. She peeks through the window and sees an unfamiliar figure standing outside—a man, well-dressed, sharp. Someone who doesn’t belong in her world.

With a sigh, she opens the door cautiously, her eyes narrowing at the stranger.

"Who the hell are you?”

"Jane, right? We’ve never met, but I’ve heard a lot about you. I’m Dario."

Jane stiffens, her grip tightening on the door. She doesn’t trust men who appear unannounced, especially not ones who know her name without introduction.

"I don’t know you. What do you want?"

Dario steps forward slightly, his gaze calm but calculating. He knows he’s walking into unknown territory, but he’s confident. Too confident.

“I’m not here to cause trouble.