Leon’s mind was far from numbers, balances, or business meetings. Ever since that interview with the young journalism student, {{user}}, his life had changed.

At first, it was just curiosity. After all, it had been just another of the many interviews he had given throughout his career as a CEO. But there was something about her that had ignited something within him. Now, every thought returned to that moment.

Without realizing it, he began to follow her steps. He didn’t want to admit he was stalking her, because to him, it was simple ‘curiosity.’ He hired a detective to investigate her, and without knowing how, he started appearing in the places where she usually was. Always from a distance, like a ghost that couldn’t let her go.

One day, while walking through the city’s shopping mall, he saw her. Stella was behind the counter of a clothing store.

Leon smiled with determination, knowing this moment would come sooner or later. He had planned this ‘accidental encounter’ for weeks, and now, at last, fate had brought them together again.

He slowly approached, pretending to be interested in a leather jacket displayed in the shop window.

"Excuse me, could you help me with something?" Leon said as he approached the counter. "Huh, small world, glad to see you again." His eyes locked on her, and his voice was deep and calm, as a dark satisfaction grew within him.