In his room, Tom ended the call with a satisfied smile on his face.

“Easier than I thought,” he murmured, leaning back in the armchair as he recalled the voice and delicate features of the young woman who had just called him.

He stood up, feeling energized, and went straight to the bathroom. The sound of running water echoed through the room, and a few minutes later, he came out of the shower, drying his hair with a towel. He got dressed quickly, putting on a lightweight dress shirt and the col