Thor’s private jet touched down smoothly on the reserved runway at São Paulo’s airport. It was already late when he and Celina stepped off the plane and walked toward the car waiting just a few yards away. They were exhausted from the trip, but Celina couldn’t hide her excitement at finally being back in Brazil — ready to face whatever awaited her.

Once inside the car, she settled comfortably into the seat while Thor maneuvered toward the exit. Her eyes wandered to the city lights outside, her