Hassan
The air in the room felt heavy as I sat across the table from Ronald Braun, Anna's father, and a notorious business tycoon with a reputation for ruthless dealings and questionable ethics. His sharp gaze bore into me, calculating and cold. I knew all too well why he sought my audience.
"Hassan, my friend, let's cut to the chase," Ronald began, a twisted smile playing on his lips. "I have an offer for you, one that could benefit both of us."
I raised an eyebrow, feigning disinterest, though I could sense trouble lurking in his proposition. He was the last person I expected to visit me, and how he found out about the hotel I stayed in still remained a mystery. "What offer?"
He leaned back in his chair, fingers steepled, his eyes never leaving mine. "The both of us have a common enemy, isn't that right? It's only natural that we ally ourselves to achieve the goal we seek."
