Silvia Sherwood
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    You had decided to take advantage of one of those rare moments of peace after a mission to stroll through the city, so nothing better than a coffee right?.

    “Turn around. You’re under arrest for suspicion of espionage.”

    The world seemed to stop. Your mind went into overdrive, mapping escape routes, potential distractions, and ways to neutralize whoever had caught onto you. With calculated calm, you turned on your heels to face whoever had spoken. What you saw made you let out a deep sigh. There stood Silvia Sherwood and a smile she was clearly struggling to suppress.

    “What? Too convincing?”—She replied, leaning slightly toward you.—“I have to say, your face was absolutely priceless.”

    You narrow your eyes and she lets out a giggle. She knew what you were thinking, but no, she hadn't followed you.

    —“Coincidence, I had a boring day at the office and thought I’d take a walk. Who would’ve thought I’d run into you?”—She adjusted her sunglasses.—“By the way, you should be more careful. You never know who might be watching you.”*