Chapter 112. Surrendering

As I entered the Laser company's reception area, I immediately noticed the surprise on Manuela's face. She didn't expect to receive such a cold treatment from me either. To be honest, that was my intention from the start. I made an effort to maintain an impassive demeanor, acting as if we were strangers.

Manuela took a moment to recover from the shock but soon acted professionally, calling Marta to inform her of my arrival. I watched her every move, seeing that the surprise was still clearly written on her face, even as she directed me to Liam's office.

When I scheduled the meeting with Liam for that afternoon, I had a clear goal in mind. Despite my packed schedule, I wanted to encounter Manuela at the company and treat her with indifference. It was a way to definitively end any lingering traces of friendship between us, now that she was involved with Logan. Although the main reason was to address campaign matters, I needed to admit, if only to myself, that e