*** FLASHBACK, BEFORE THE MEETING AT THE CAFÉ ***
The morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the mansion's kitchen, casting a warm glow over the wooden table where Lilith sat, her phone clutched in one hand.
She stared at the message from Jefferson—or rather, who she thought was Jefferson—while sipping her lukewarm coffee.
"Hey, Lilith! Got an exciting opportunity for a private shoot. It's at this great location just outside the city. Can you meet me there tomorrow afternoon? It'll be just the two of us—really exclusive."
Her lips curved into a slight smile, but something about the wording gave her pause. Jefferson rarely used phrases like "just the two of us." Still, she brushed it off as him being overly enthusiastic about work.