ISANG FINE RESTAURANT…
Maaliwalas at elegante ang ambiance ng fine-dining restaurant—mahina ang classical music, crystal chandeliers, at stainless cutlery na kumikislap sa ilalim ng soft lighting.
Papasok pa lang sina Harrison, Lander, at Ichiro, ramdam na agad ang presence nila. Well-dressed, commanding, and obviously influential. Napatingin ang ilang tao sa kanila—hindi mo kasi ma-miss ang aura ng power sa grupo.
Pero agad na napawi ang composed expression ni Harrison nang mapansin niya si Brent sa kabilang side ng restaurant—relaxed, confident, at may ka-meeting din. Their eyes locked… and the atmosphere instantly thickened.
Brent smirked slightly, raising his glass in a slow, almost mocking gesture.
“Should I say… it’s nice to see you here?” wika niya, nakangiting parang may alam.
