Sunday stretched out calm and golden over São Paulo, but inside Thor’s penthouse, the air was heavy — charged with a past that refused to stay buried. Thor stood in the living room, fastening his cufflinks, waiting for Celina to finish getting ready. The distant hum of the city was muffled by the sleek, elegant walls around them, creating an illusion of peace that was about to shatter.

The elevator doors slid open with a soft chime, and Raul and Angélica stepped out. Angélica’s eyes carried a m