As the evening at the gathering continued, thousands of miles away, where daylight bathed a pristine coastal view. Martin Raye stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows of a luxurious penthouse suite, overlooking the glittering waters of the Mediterranean.
The sharp lines of his suit contrasted with the relaxed atmosphere outside, his mind entirely on the intricate matters at hand.
He was in a foreign country, one known for its privacy and discretion, where the world's wealthiest came to finalize deals that couldn't be conducted within the public eye. His presence here wasn't about any routine business deal but something far more delicate.
Sophia sat nearby, her posture straight but her eyes occasionally flicking to her tablet, taking notes or reviewing schedules.
The sun filtered through the glass, casting long shadows across the sleek interior, but inside, the atmosphere was one of quiet intensity.
