Dax dropped his pen on the document. Then he leaned back in his seat as he watched Liam entered his office.

The atmosphere got hostile pretty fast even though both men appeared calm.

As Liam took his seat, he maintained his cold gaze while looking Dax directly in the eye.

“It's been five days since you returned home, so why did you choose for us to talk now?” Liam asked.

“Because it's been five days since Carmen left me at the airport and she hasn't returned home yet.” Dax stated.

“She's staying at my place.”

“Good. I simply needed to know that she was safe.”

Liam's index finger slightly rested...