Daniel’s eyes widened the moment he recognized Elias.

“You?” he spat, the word sharp like a slap. “What the hell are you doing here?”

Elias stood still. Calm. Unshaken. His eyes didn’t move from Daniel’s, not even a blink.

Daniel turned sharply toward Maya, his voice already rising. “Is this why you left? Were you seeing him behind my back? Is that what this is?!”

Maya flinched. Her stomach twisted at the accusation. “What are you talking about?”

Daniel’s voice turned rough, filled with disbelief and rage. “Don’t play dumb, Maya. You disappear without warning. Now I find you here… alone with him? Of all people? Do you think I’m...