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~Escape~

Author: Rain_01
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Francisco and Rafael had a longstanding history of conflict, each harboring a deep-seated animosity toward the other. Their interactions were often charged with tension, and this meeting was no exception.

As Rafael continued to make his statements, his intentions were clear, but Francisco opted for silence. He simply fixed his gaze on Rafael with a piercing intensity, a strategy he often employed to unnerve his adversaries.

Finally, Francisco rose from his seat, his patience waning. His words were laced with sarcasm, and he wasted no time in expressing his dissatisfaction.

"I was attending an interview, and you guys came here to chit-chat," he quipped, his voice laden with thinly veiled annoyance.

"Be calm, Mr. Francisco," Rafael said.

Rafael attempted to diffuse the situation, advising calm, but his words fell on deaf ears. Francisco's response was resolute, and he didn't hesitate to vocalize his point of view.

"I am calm," he retorted. "After all, it's just a port, and my men have e
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