As the atmosphere within the tent reached a crescendo of anticipation, Sophia's words hung in the air like a weighty promise. The stakes were high, and the gravity of the moment was palpable.
Despite the gravity, a lack of excitement settled within Das, his intuition raising a cautionary flag against what Sophia was about to propose. The brief interlude of silence was almost deafening, each second stretching like a taut thread.
Finally, breaking the silence, Das leaned forward slightly, his gaze steady as he posed the question that had become a palpable presence in the tent.
"And what, exactly, is this 'lifetime opportunity' you're offering?" His voice, calm and composed, betrayed little of his thoughts. It was as though he was testing the waters, seeking to unearth the true nature of the situation.
