The diplomatic villa on the outskirts of Montreux stood nestled among ancient stone pines overlooking the tranquil expanse of Lake Geneva. Rain tapped gently against the leaded glass windows of the private library, casting long, reflective ripples across the polished oak floorboards. Inside, the atmosphere was charged with high-stakes tension. Sitting on opposite sides of a long mahogany conference table were Inspector Henri Laurent of French Interpol and Brigitte Moreau,…
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