Ten minutes had passed.
Vinnie glanced at her still-silent phone and decided not to call Pablo again.
That scumbag had some nerve!
A group of well-dressed men entered the lobby, exuding confidence. Vinnie approached them, interrupting the receptionist, "Are you here to discuss business with Linares Group? But Mr. Linares isn't in today."
"Is that so?" The leading man looked at the uneasy receptionist, quickly understanding the situation. He nodded at Vinnie and walked around her to leave.
"You seem familiar, sir." Vinnie blocked their path, extending her hand. "Nice to meet you. I'm the president of Flores Company, working with Linares Group."
"Flores Company?" The man paused, thinking for a moment. "Sounds familiar."
His assistant whispered in his ear, and the man's eyes lit up as
