Carlos stood stiffly in the doorway of the store, his gaze shifting between Sebastian and me. His posture was tense, his expression a whirlwind of agitation and suspicion, as if he'd been circling, waiting for us to appear. The man who was supposed to be my husband in a few weeks looked anything but serene. His eyes flicked across Sebastian, narrowing slightly, before returning to me with a smile so forced it seemed etched on his face.
"Sebastian, this is Carlos, my fiancé," I said, breaking the silence. "Carlos, this is Sebastian, my business partner and close friend."
Carlos's frown deepened. "Partner...? You own what?" His tone was defiant, not curious.
Sebastian remained unfazed. He extended his hand with serene authority. "Sebastian Blake. CEO of Blake Enterprises. I believe you've
