r. His mind buzzed with questions, doubts gnawing at his heart like hungry wolves. He had taken into custody Sofi
dercover as a CIA agent and a spy for the Scott CIA Secret Servic
care for his nephew. But Bjorn's rejection of Sofia's presence had set off alarm bells. Andrine's keen insti
he had always been his most trusted spy, her judg
cas, was a top priority. The fact that they were the sons of Maximilian's estran
the patriarch of the powerful Rodríguez family, t
those seeking power and control. Any suspicion cast upon their household could sp
d never been higher. Lives hung in the balance, and the delicate web of secrets
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most secretive detention cell. The stark, cold concrete echoed under his boots, a chilling reminder of the gravity of
overhead light cast shadows over her delicate features, enhancing her enigmat
uzzle," he began, his voice a controlled blend of curiosity and authority. "Sent from London to
m here under the most ordinary of circumstances," she repl
n't a term we use often here," he countered sharply. "Especially when it comes to the safety ofatrolling the corridor filled the silence between their words. Maximilian's hand uncons
ze intensifying. "She doesn't trust easily, and neither do I. Why would m
. "Perhaps because Mr. Rodríguez trusts the recommendation
over her, "Andrine, a trained agent and doctor, sees so
k reminder of the high-security environment. Sofia's eyes flickered tow
eting Maximilian's gaze once more. "You ca
against his instincts. "We will," he assured her, his voice firm.
cy. "Agent Holland, I understand the need for security. But please, consid
s Hayward." With that, he stepped out, the door locking with a definitive thud behind him, le
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s of the CIA detention camp. A heavy door creaked open, ushering in
t, stepped into the cell, his blue eyes scanning the dim confines like a hawk. His partner, a s
hed Maximilian. His voice wavered slightly as he spoke, "Sir, this nanny, Sof
ound to a chair, was a young woman whose striking features were marred by the harsh realities of her capture. Known
g yet cold, as he paced slowly in front of her. "You worked as a nurse at Anderson Hospital
a butterfly in a case. The room felt colder,
stion. "I needed money. I'm poor." She swallowed hard, the effort visible
ríguez family is one of the richest and most powerful in the world. Armin Rodríguez is their heir,"
sper, almost caressing her ear with his words. "But h
x of fear and defiance. "I don't
idating. "You're not just a nanny, Sofia. Who a
e clenched her jaw, refusing to g
face. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way
. Diana was thinking fast and figuring out what to say next.
bout desperation, Agent Scott?" Her voice rose defiantly. "You liv
er, speaking over his shoulder to the female agent. "Keep her under surveillance. She's more t
, her eyes glittering with unshed tears and a fire kindled deep within. The femal
ind a tense silence that mingled with the shadows
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the receding footsteps, each echo a stark reminder of her precarious situation. The female agent, known only by her codename, Hawk, watched her
're tough, I'll give you that," she remarked dryly, her voice echoing slig
cumstances. "Perhaps I'm not most people," she replied, her voice low yet clear. Her
short of Sofia, studying her with a clinical precision that felt almost invas
exactly who I say I am," she insisted, though t
, one way or another. And when it does, it's usually worse for those who tried to hide it." Hawk stra
truth is not what you think it is," she countered, her
of metal doors, the muted footsteps of guards. Inside the cell, the air seemed to
d out everything," she stated matter-of-factly. "Your past, your connections
's nothing to find," she maintained, thoug
alked to the door, pausing with her hand on the knob. "Consider this your chance to thi
red momentarily, casting eerie shadows that danced across the walls. Sofia closed her eyes briefly, gathering her strength. Sh
pered to herself, a reaffirmation of her resolve, "I will survive this." Her whispered v
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stride was cold, each step calculated to intimidate. Sofia, bruised not from physical beatings but from the relentless psychological
hardened, his features etched with determination. "Tell m
sed firmly together. Her resolve was as un
le nod to Hawk, the stern female CIA agent at his side,
various locations known for espionage activities. "We can keep going, uncover every layer of your life," Hawk said met
a blow, but she remained sil
to a chess master watching the board. He understood the stakes and the potent
s piercing blue eyes. "You are strong, Sofia. But everyone has a breaking po
olding on to her secrets. Yet, her response came with a quiet, fiery defiance. "You can try
reluctant admiration. "Very well," he said softly, standing back up and signaling to Hawk
lumped against her chair, her body, and spirit weary yet unbroken. In the suffocating silence of the