Chapter 51

• "We have nothing to discuss. It's closing time. Could you please leave?" Sophia gestured towards the door, extending her hand in a clear indication of their need to depart. "Please, leave now. If this is urgent, return at a more suitable time." An opportunity when she could evade their presence entirely and have Glenda manage their departure definitively.
• Without a word, Leon unfastened his jacket and produced a rolled-up document, unveiling it and presenting it to Sophia with a raised eyebrow. Holding it between them, the front pages remained obscured in the dim lighting, casting a veil over its contents, adding to the tension that gripped Sophia.
• "What is this?" Sophia retreated another step, maintaining a safe distance from Leon, a sense of distrust clouding her thoughts as she contemplated the significance of the document.