One evening several months prior, as I reclined in bed, preparing to retire, I received a summons from my employer, indicating an urgent matter requiring attention. Consequently, I toiled overtime until the early hours of the morning, ultimately completing the task. Upon exiting the premises, intending to return home, I discerned a gentle onset of rain. Having abstained from driving that day, I resorted to summoning a ride-hailing service. Promptly, the virtual taxi arrived at the unit’s entrance as scheduled. The proprietor, a gentleman of approximately thirty years, possessed a fashionable coiffure and exuded a pristine demeanor. Initial impressions suggested a jovial disposition, with an inclination towards laughter and an…