Chapter 51 A Night Out

• I was deep in thought at my desk when the door swung open and Leilani stepped in without any warning. I felt a mix of irritation and surprise. I was still working on the case at hand, and her sudden presence rattled my focus. I looked up, my eyes narrowing as she walked toward me with a soft, confident stride.
• “Leilani, what are you doing here?” I asked, my tone more curt than I had intended. I could feel my heart pounding, not from the case, but from the way she moved, like she knew exactly how to stir up my emotions.
• She leaned in close, her voice a low whisper that brushed against my ear. “I know you are troubled, Enrico,” she said, her words dripping with a seductive tone. “Maybe you need a distraction tonight, a break from all these heavy thoughts.” Her warm breath sent a shiver down my spine, even as I tried to keep my mind on my work.