Mindy immediately forced a bright, desperate smile and hurried to Mr. Hernandez’s side, looping her arm through his. "Mr. Hernandez! What are you doing here?"He didn’t answer. With a slow, deliberate movement, he peeled her hand off his sleeve as if removing an unwanted insect. His eyes, cold and piercing, locked onto Zachary."Zachary Reynolds,” Hernandez said, his voice a low, dangerous rumble. "I’ve heard much about the infamous Zachary Reynolds of the East Coast. A pleasure to finally meet—though I wish the circumstances were less... intrusive."Zachary met his gaze with a terrifying calm. He had never met the man, but the moment Mindy had uttered the name "Hernandez," the pieces clicked into place. There was only one Hernandez family powerful enough to command this kind of fear, and they hailed from the coast.Zachary offered a curt nod, his silence speaking volumes.Hernandez didn't seem to care. He turned his attention toward Sarah, his lip curling slightly. "Mr. Reynolds,
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