“All right, but don’t take too long, will you?” Leticia said, her tone tinged with a hint of impatience. “I feel awful keeping Dr. Aiana waiting for so long.” 

I nodded quickly, acknowledging her words, and watched as she disappeared into the lift. Without wasting any more time, I answered the call while heading to the nearest restroom for some privacy.  

“What do you want? Why do you keep trying to contact me when I’ve made it abundantly clear I don’t want to be disturbed, Terrell Morales?” I snapped as soon as I accepted the call, my tone sharp and irritated. 

“I’m calling to ask you something,” Terrell began, his...