C10 - Non-negotiable.

Lara remained silent while she and Miguel ate. She had no appetite, even though she was actually hungry.

She was frustrated with the outcome of her long-awaited dream of seeing him again. She had expected to encounter the gentle Migo who was once deeply in love with her sister back then.

Why, after sixteen years, had not only his appearance changed? The kind and sweet Miguel Villareal she once knew had been replaced by this intimidating and overbearing version.

"Why didn't you come to work?" he asked, wiping his lips. He was already done eating, while she just pushed her food around her plate.

"For what? You humiliated me, remember? What face do I have left to show there?" She rolled her eyes at him.

"You are twenty-three, Lara. You're not a child anymore. Can't you handle such a small matter?" His tone held a hint of irritation.

"How about you? Must you confront me that way? You could've called me to your office and settled your issues with me privately!" she retorted, growing increa