The hallway just outside the private villas was quiet. Tanging ugong ng dagat ang maririnig, at punong-puno ng tensyon ang katahimikan.Estevan stood at the end of the corridor, back straight, and hands in his pockets. Kalma lamang kung tingnan ang itsura niya, pero ang mga mata—matatalim at puno ng galit na hindi sumisigaw.Then Elias came into view, walking casually. Bukas ang suot nitong jacket, isang kamay sa bulsa, habang pinaikot-ikot niya ang natitirang alak sa baso. He smiled when he saw Estevan, as if they were old friends about to catch up, like nothing was wrong.“You always had a sense of timing,” Elias said, his voice was smooth and almost amused. “Didn’t think you’d come find me personally.”“I didn’t come here to talk,” sagot ni Estevan, mababa ang tono pero may halong panganib. “You crossed a line last night.”Elias raised a brow. “Did I?” Tumigil siya ilang hakbang mula rito. “She’s a grown woman, Estevan. She came to the terrace on her own.”“And you were waiting,” E
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