Tahimik na nakaupo si Monica sa harap ni Papa Carlo habang pinagmamasdan nito ang dokumentong dala niya.
“Papa Carlo, I just received a new case,” sabi ni Monica habang marahang inilapag ang folder sa mesa. “It’s from Alexander Ferre— yes, that Alexander Ferrer who just came back to the country. Kilala mo siya hindi ba? Kilalang negosyante?”
Napatingin agad si Carlo sa kanya, halatang nabigla. “Wait, what did you just say? Ferrer.. Alexander Ferrer?”
Tumango si Monica. “Yes. He wants me to handle his case. Pero mukhang komplikado ito.”
Tumayo si Papa Carlo, halatang tensyonado. “Monica, you can’t take this lawsuit! Have you signed the contract already? If yes, just pay the penalty for breach of contract. Don’t take this case!”
Napakunot-noo si Monica. “From your tone, it sounds like y
