The café was surprisingly quiet, with long shadows stretching across the room. All the other customers wore identical uniforms adorned with the emblem of a Great Family, creating a subtle backdrop for the two figures seated at a secluded corner table.
If Jessica or David had been there, they would have recognized one of the men immediately—Steven, a well-respected member of the NovaTech development team.
Steven was known for his coding and project management skills and was usually confident and in control. But today, he looked nervous, his fingers fidgeting with the edge of his tablet.
He was fortunate that NovaTech offered a flexible work arrangement, allowing him to go out whenever pleased.
Across from him sat a man who exuded calm authority; Lucien LaRue, one of the five heirs to the LaRue family—one of the Twelve Great Families. Charles would have known him at a glance.
