Chapter 32

• Rafael Castellano stormed into Victor’s estate with fire in his veins. Every step down the long marble hallway echoed his fury, each stride fueled by the betrayal he suspected. The grandeur of Victor’s home, with its gilded railings and crystal chandeliers, was a testament to his power. But all Rafael could see was the man who might have endangered his children for the sake of that power.
• When he reached the heavy wooden doors of Victor’s office, he didn’t bother knocking. He pushed them open, the loud creak announcing his arrival. Victor, seated at his massive mahogany desk, barely looked up. He seemed unbothered, even as Rafael’s presence filled the room with tension.
• "Ah, Rafael," Victor said smoothly, placing his pen down and folding his hands. "What an unexpected surprise."