Chapter 23

Gonzalo's POV

"Explain." I said to her quietly and began to walk, as I entered the hallways she followed me from behind. "It's not as you think Gonzalo, your father gave Drako an ultimatum, a condition, he'll have to go get Ruby with you directing his every move." She said,

I sighed deeply, feeling a mixture of frustration and relief as Teresa finally began to explain herself. Her words revealed the complex web of decisions and manipulations that had led to this moment. As she spoke, I couldn't help but shake my head at the chaos that surrounded us.

"So, my father gave Drako a condition to lead a team to retrieve Ruby," she explained, her voice heavy with remorse. "He made it a requirement that you should be the one to lead the team. I didn't know how to tell you, Gonzalo. I didn't want to make things worse."

I chuckled bitterly, not at the absurdity of the situation but at her apparent disregard for the consequences. "I'm not looking for compensation," I retorted sharply. "I'm not a