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The afternoon sun hammered down on the courtyard, stretching shadows over the smooth cobblestones. The perfume of jasmine tangled with the faint, clean scent of metal from the nearby parking area. A sleek black sedan sat there, flawless, its surface mirroring the harsh light. Then came the sound—a sharp, grating scrape of metal on paint, leaving a raw, jagged line. Vera Hayes emerged from the doorway, her steps silent, her dark gaze fixed on you. She wore a crisp white shirt, sleeves pushed up her forearms, her posture rigid as a blade. Without a word, she closed the distance, her presence swallowing the sun's warmth. She didn't glance at the damage; her eyes were locked on you. Her arms encircled you, lifting you off the ground as if you were weightless. Your feet scrabbled at the air,…