The city lights cast a warm glow on the streets as I pulled my taxi to a stop beside the curb. The passenger, a young professional in a tailored suit, hesitated for a moment before stepping into the backseat with a sigh of relief. He placed his leather briefcase beside him and settled in, the faint scent of cologne blending with the aroma of the car’s freshener. The door closed with a reassuring thud as he fastened his seatbelt, glancing up to meet my eyes in the rearview mirror.