RAFAEL
“The news didn’t come from us,” Jacob insisted, referring to the recent news, mentioning the figure of my initial ten billion offer, which had already been raised to eighteen. “We were surprised as well. But we will investigate. I assure you that.”
“Please. We can’t always trust the people around us, Mr. Estrella, but I’m not accusing anyone. We just need to be more watchful,” I said frankly. My competitors would try to do anything to cripple me.
“But Rafael, is Ms. Gibson alright? She has been gone for more than several minutes.” Emilio looked at his wife.
“She seems very much lively to me,” Jocelyn said, facing me as well. “I like her, Mr. Sebastian. Very sensible girl and wise. Thank you for taking her here. It’s not very often I meet someone I can talk to.”
“Really? Wh
