Chapter Twenty-eight
MIGUEL'S POV Frustration simmered beneath the surface as I stared at the documents on my laptop. The groundbreaking ceremony for the hotel project was set for next Monday, but now the government agency responsible for the land was having second thoughts. They claimed they no longer wanted to sell, and my permit was stuck in limbo. My lawyer's lack of progress was infuriating. I considered taking matters into my own hands, but the complexity of the situation, paired with my academic commitments, held me back. After a heavy sigh, I reached for my phone and called my dad, knowing he would drop everything in California to help me navigate this mess. Then my eyes landed on Mariam, talking to that guy—he was even holding her hands. Anger flared within me. I needed to step out of the
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