Victor felt the tension escalating. Rachel's man standing in front of him wasn't messing around, and the cold stare of the large-built man locked onto his every movement. Victor knew one mistake could have dire consequences.

"Tell me, why are you following that woman?" the square-jawed man demanded, his tone impatient. He was becoming more suspicious of Victor's motives.

Victor tried to stay calm, carefully weighing the right response. But before he could speak, footsteps suddenly echoed from behind. Another man, younger and with an athletic build, quickly appeared. He stepped forward, his gaze firm yet composed.

"I sent him," the newcomer said with a firm tone. "He works for...