“That was an impressive presentation, Ms. Montallana,” anang isa sa mga investor matapos ang meeting. Kinamayan naman ito ng dilag at pilit na ipininta ang ngiti sa kanyang mga labi. “I knew this was a good project the moment I heard of it. Hindi mo ‘ko bingo, hija.”
“You’re flattering me too much, Mr. Isidro. But thank you for sitting by and letting me finish the presentation.”
“Of course,” humalakhak ito. “I figured I have to see for myself. Lalo na at lagi kang inaangat ni Mr. Baltazar tuwing nagkikita kami.”
Saglit na natigilan si Roshane. “Mr. Harry Baltazar?”
“No, Nicollo. Harry’s son. Nag-golf kasi kami noong nakaraang linggo.” Umiling-iling si Mr. Isidro at isinilid sa bulsa ang magkabilang mga kamay. “I won’t lie, I was hesitant at first. Lalo noong narinig ko ang isyu tun
