Carlos's POV
I was pacing in my office when Andrew called to update me on Grace's brunch meeting with Miguel. His voice carried tension as he recounted the encounter.
"They met at the restaurant as planned," Andrew began. "Miguel rose from his seat as Grace and I reached his table. He extended his hand toward me, and I accepted the handshake without pause."
"Go on," I urged, sensing there was more.
"He said we hadn't spoken in quite some time and hoped we could connect more regularly going forward. I shared that sentiment, of course."
Andrew and Miguel maintained a cordial but distant relationship—mainly due to Andrew's loyalty to me while Miguel remained Tristan' ally. Still, they held mutual respect, and Miguel understood that Andrew had left his military career to support my campaign against my own family.
"Then what happened?" I pressed.
