CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE THE CALM

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the cozy confines of the quaint cafe, mingling with the soft hum of conversation and the gentle clink of porcelain cups. Hana sat at a corner table, her laptop open before her, scanning through files and documents as she awaited the arrival of her detective friend. With a furrowed brow and a determined expression, she sifted through the evidence she had gathered, piecing together the puzzle of her latest investigation. The stakes were high, and every detail mattered, but she was determined to uncover the truth, no matter the cost. As she waited, Hana couldn't shake the feeling of unease that gnawed at her insides, a nagging sense of doubt that whispered of danger lurking in the shadows. But she pushed the feeling aside, steeling herself for the task at hand, knowing that she had her friend by her side. Minutes stretched into what felt like hours, but finally, Hana's detective friend arrived, slipping into the seat opposite her with a w