Lena, an indispensable ally whose insights had often proven invaluable, was poised as always. Her inquiries flowed seamlessly, a verbal dance that traversed from the envelope in question to the curiosity that danced in her eyes. Her query, a gentle probe into his intentions, hung in the air, awaiting his response. Leon, his demeanor a mixture of bemusement and seriousness, shook his head in response to her question. The envelope, a mystery shrouded in paper and ink, remained untouched, a silent challenge that dared him to explore its depths.A cup of coffee, freshly brewed and still exuding its warmth, found its way into his hands, an offering from Lena that carried more than just caffeinated comfort. Her conviction, evident in both the beverage and her words, spoke to the urgency of the matter at hand. She nudged him, metaphorically and literally, with the truth that opportunities seldom knocked twice. As she left the room, the weight of her suggestion lingered, the envelope now a ta
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