Chapter 76

The sun had climbed high in the sky, casting warm light through the cafe's glass windows. Late autumn usually felt chilly, but somehow this sunshine brought a surprising sense of comfort. Sitting by the window, Sabrina worked quickly, sketching with focus while letting the sunlight wash over her. Some loose strands of her soft hair slipped past her ears as she leaned on one hand, her pen moving steadily with quiet confidence. After finishing her design, she gave it one last look, nodded with satisfaction, and neatly signed her name. She then scanned the sketch, sent it off via email, and closed her laptop with a stretch that let her fully unwind. She took a sip of coffee and sank lazily into the plush sofa, flipping through a magazine with a relaxed air. Thanks to her gamble in the stone betting game not long ago, she had enough cash to tide her over without relying on anyone-enough to hire the best private investigator, buy top-tier art supplies, and this sleek, powerful laptop. The d