Legacy
It was a physical sensation—a heat on the back of my neck and a chill on my skin.
To my left, near the velvet-covered VIP ropes, Mateo stood with a group of investors. He was smiling, nodding at their jokes, and playing the part of the charming board member perfectly. But every few seconds, his eyes would flick toward our table. It wasn't the look of a friend; it was the look of a man who had made a move on a chessboard and was waiting to see if his opponent would concede. He raised his glass slightly in my direction—a silent, public toast that made Sarah gasp.
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