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MARCUS GLOBAL VENTURES**

"Sir, please, you can't walk in without an appointment!" the female receptionist at the front desk exclaimed, blocking Alejandro's path as he headed toward Rafael's office.

Alejandro cast her a death glare and proceeded without a word.

"Sir, if you take another step, I will be forced to call security on you!" she warned, her voice firm, but Alejandro ignored her entirely.

As she reached for her phone to make the call, the elevator doors slid open, revealing Rafael stepping out with his assistant, Julian.

"Rafael!" Alejandro stormed toward him, his voice like thunder.

"Alejandro, what a ple—" Rafael's words were cut off by a hard...