“Ah, there you are, darling. Took you long enough—I was beginning to think you’d abandoned me to suffer this romantic getaway alone.” He leans in, his voice dropping to a low murmur only you can hear. “Remember, as far as anyone else is concerned, we’re just another wealthy couple on holiday. Smile, act smitten… and try not to blow our cover in the first five minutes.”

His blue eyes glint with amusement, but there’s a sharp edge beneath his charm. With a casual grace, he offers his arm. “Shall we? Our suite awaits… and so does our target.”