n, where she hoped to uncover clues about Marcus's mysterious project, Asher,

outside, Rachel confronted Asher about his connection to Marcus. "You were his business partner, weren't you?" she asked, her voice firm. Asher's gaze dropped, his eyes clouded with regret. "I thought we shared a vision, but I soon realized Marcus's true intentions. I had to escape before his darkness consumed me." Rachel's empathy flared, seeing the pain in Asher's eyes. But doubts lingered. Was she falling for a man with a dark past? Their investigation led them to an upscal