Chapter 2 Jasmine stood by the coffee machine, her gaze fixed on the rising liquid, yet her mind was miles away—drowning in a place far darker than the espresso spilling over the brim. She didn’t notice the mess. Didn’t hear the soft hiss of the machine overfilling. Didn’t register the way the steaming liquid dribbled down the sides, pooling onto the counter like a slow bleed. She was trapped inside her head, shackled to a memory that refused to die. “Jasmine!” A sharp voice cut through the fog, yanking her back. She jolted violently, her breath hitching. Seraphina stood beside her, mouth agape, already reaching for the machine before the disaster worsened. Jasmine’s eyes darted to the mess, her stomach knotting as she grabbed a towel, but Seraphina was faster, wiping the counter clean. “Jasmine,” Sera repeated, softer this time. Worry was etched deep into her features. “You need to talk to me. The company has eyes, and they’re noticing.” Jasmine inhaled sharply, pushing down
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