Rafael, and Rafael?!

"How can it be you?!"

Rafael's demeanor remained composed as he gestured toward the room opposite. "I had arranged a meeting there for business today, but my counterpart had to cancel last minute. When I saw you come in, I thought I'd inquire before leaving."

Eileen breathed a sigh of relief; she had mistakenly assumed Rafael to be Jayden's uncle.

The shock had been overwhelming.

Before she could regain her composure, her phone, resting on the table, began to ring.

Eileen practically lunged for it and answered promptly.

"Eileen," Mr. Kalmien's voice came through, "your uncle just called to inform me of his unforeseen circumstances. Regrettably, he...