Chapter 81 Brick By Brick

• Diego stood in the middle of the empty warehouse, sunlight streaming through the dirty windows, casting long shadows across the concrete floor. The building was a far cry from the polished corridors of Montero Global. Dust floated in the air, and the only sound was the echo of his footsteps. His hands rested on the blueprint papers spread across a makeshift wooden table. He studied the plans, the weight of this new beginning pressing on his chest, but a sense of freedom lingered beneath it.
• Mateo, his long-time friend, stood beside him, eyebrows raised in mild amusement. “It’s not as glamorous as Montero Global, is it?” Mateo’s voice was casual, but there was an edge of curiosity beneath it. He wanted to see if Diego was truly ready to leave behind the empire.
• Diego smiled, though there was a flicker of nostalgia in his eyes. “Good. I want this one to be real,” he replied, his voice resolute. There would be no hidden agendas this time, no backdoor deals or corrupt partners lurking in the shadows. This was going to be a new start, a business focused on helping small businesses grow, free from the heavy chains of the Montero legacy.