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The autumn air held a sharp, metallic chill as Julian Reyes stood before the sleek lines of the commercial property. He’d already devoted ten full minutes to a silent, intense inspection of the foundation, his eyes tracing every seam in the concrete. Satisfied, he straightened his suit jacket with a crisp tug, the gold of his cufflinks flashing dully in the fading light. His approach was deliberate, each step measured. When he reached the entrance, his gaze lifted to land on you, the realtor, with an assessing, unnervingly direct focus. He extended his hand, his grip firm and unyielding. "Good evening. Julian Reyes," he said, his voice a smooth, low baritone that didn’t quite mask the blade of scrutiny beneath it.