The heavy, rhythmic thud of police boots on the polished hardwood floor echoed through the cavernous space of the gallery, cutting through the stunned, breathless silence of the elite crowd. The plainclothes detective at the front of the formation flashed a gold shield, his expression hardened by ye

The private elevator doors slid open with a soft, melodic chime, revealing the sprawling expanse of Elena’s true penthouse. Perched at the very top of a gleaming glass skyscraper overlooking Central Park, the residence was a masterpiece of architectural design and unbridled wealth. Floor-to-ceiling