'Alfonso?!'
Olivia quickly turned around, only to collide with a solid chest. She lost her balance and staggered back, but before she could regain her footing, she was swept up into a strong embrace.
Although she and Alfonso weren’t exactly close—if anything, there had been some misunderstandings between them—Olivia couldn’t deny the sense of safety she felt in his arms. It was as if, no matter what happened, as long as she stayed in this embrace, everything would be fine.
The feeling was oddly reassuring, yet it set her on edge. She was about to speak when she heard Alfonso’s cold voice.
"You know me."
The mysterious man barely managed a forced smile. "Of course, I mean... yes, sir."
"Then I’ll skip the pleasantries."
Alfonso’s smile, though present, had no warmth in it. "Who sent
