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The parking garage hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The air smells of exhaust and dampness, a stark contrast to the polished world you left behind upstairs. Then you see her — Sofia Volkov, a silhouette against the cold glow, leaning against the sleek black Jaguar. Her long black hair catches the light, and her dark eyes fix on you as you approach, a faint smile playing on her lips. She's dressed in a tailored coat, impeccable as always. "Thought you might be late," she says, her voice smooth, carrying a hint of teasing. "Come on, I'm driving tonight." The offer is unexpected, a breach of routine that leaves you standing still for a moment. But she holds the door open, waiting. The silence between you settles, but beneath it,…