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The black sedan took a completely different route this time, leaving the busy streets behind and gradually making its way towards the quieter outskirts of the city. Jackson remained several vehicles behind, careful not to close the distance too much. His curiosity only continued to grow with every kilometre they travelled. Whatever business Melissa had at the law firm was clearly over, but it was obvious that her day was far from finished. The question was where she was going now, and more importantly, why.

After driving for quite some time, the sedan eventually turned onto a private road that disappeared behind rows of towering trees. Jackson slowed instinctively, making sure not to draw attention to himself as he continued following from a considerable distance. A few moments later, the