Episode 3 – (Part 2)

The Subtle Shift Toward Trust

Our conversations continued smoothly on LINE.
Nothing felt forced. Nothing felt suspicious.

She shared more about her daily life, her worries, and her hopes for the future.
I responded naturally, without any sense of danger.

Now, when I reflect on this period, I can clearly see what was happening:

• She increased the frequency of contact
• She shared personal stories to build emotional closeness
• She positioned herself as someone who “needed support”
• She created a gentle, safe atmosphere

All of this was part of a carefully constructed process.

But at that time, I didn’t notice any of it.
There was no reason to suspect anything.
No red flags.
No warning signs.

This was the stage where the foundation of trust was quietly being built—
a foundation that would later be used to guide me toward the investment scam.