avoring the first moments of the day. He loved this morning routine, this feeling of normalcy which comforted

se of peace. Today, however, his thoughts were troubled by recent events. The anonymous message he had received

a quiet breakfast with Julie. "You slept well

her blue eyes searching his

use," he lied

ice, a small computer security company where he had worked for a few months. It was an ideal

ted at his desk, typing furiously on his keyboard. Paul was a man in his thirties, of average height, with messy br

said as he sat

new day of challenges?"

planning here?" Marc asked

I think we could improve our current ap

"That sounds interesting

r on various projects. Paul was not only knowledgeable, but also cur

ffee break, "you never talk much about

lmly. "Oh, nothing too interesting. I traveled a

have some pretty specific skills. Looks like

onversation. "You could say that. A

en passionate about technology. I like understanding how things work a

's insistence on his past. The more the day progressed, the mo

n one of her artistic projects. The room was filled with unfinished canvases, brushe

ur day?" she asked, s

r plans progressing?" he replied,

u seem preoccupied. Is something wr

. "It's Paul. He's starting to ask ques

rs. "Marc, you know you can tell me anything. If

ie. I just have to be careful. I don't want our l

ach other. If you have any doubts about Paul, maybe you should try to f

was a reassuring presence, an anchor in the whirlwind of Marc's life. But he knew he had to

had to find out what Paul was really looking for. As he worked, he

you like to have a drink after work? We could t

pted enthusiastically. "Of cou

his location intentionally, a place where he could observe Paul's reaction

lf. What attracted you to cybersecurity?

cinated by technology. But there's also a more personal aspect. My brother was the victim of com

t. "It's understandable. IT s

r. But Marc couldn't help but feel that something was wrong. Whenever he talked abou

someone with your skills would choose to work here, at a small c

said, I appreciate stability. And Paris is a magn

eyes that the answer didn't entirely

n the sofa. She looked up as he enter

did things go wit

ing down next to her. "But I'm st

it's important to follow your instincts. If you sense some

support. "Thank you, Julie.

was a reassuring presence, an anchor in the whirlwind of Marc's life. But he knew he had to

had to find out what Paul was really looking for. As he worked, he

is cybersecurity skills to dig into Paul's background, looking for clues to

individuals, people relat

ies with Julie. "I think Paul is not what he claims to be," he

rried. "What do

more. But above all, I have to protect our

determination. "We will face this togethe

capable of facing any challenge. But he knew that the road would be diff

to maintain an appearance of normality at work. The tension was palpable,

office, a friendly smile on his lips. "Hi, Marc. I thought about our c

reparing for any eventuali

end who works in a big computer security company and they

or trap it. "Thank you, Paul. It's flattering, but

shoulders. "Okay, but don't hesitat

s far from resolved and that he had to remain on guard. With Julie by his