Synopsis

Charlie had always considered himself intellectually refined, a man of discerning taste. He’d often been labeled “nouveau smart,” a descriptor he wore with a certain pride. But beneath the polished surface, a restless curiosity simmered. This curiosity found an unexpected outlet in the form of a coffee-shop barista – a woman whose intelligence was matched only by her daring. Their clandestine meetings began subtly, stolen glances across the counter, lingering conversations about literature an