Jessica stepped into the house, her grip on Alvaro tightening as she followed Cole through the grand halls. The air inside was colder, heavier, as if the walls themselves were bracing for impact.
"Where's Armando?" Jessica asked, her voice tense.
Cole didn’t glance back as he responded. "In his office. He’s handling the situation."
"Handling it how? What’s going on, Cole?" Jessica pressed, trying to keep up with his brisk pace.
Cole stopped abruptly, turning to face her. His expression was unreadable, but there was an edge in his tone. "Jessica, I get that you’re scared. But right now, the best thing you can do is stay calm and stay put. Armando has this under control."
Before she could argue, he opened a door and gestured for her to step inside. It was one of the smaller sitting r
