Rain down hell

Watching her eyes, Rene could sense the tension, the uncertainty in her tone.

"I will try," he replied quietly. "Can you wait until I get back?"

Darting her eyes away from him, she hesitated but eventually gave a slight nod, and Rene turned and strode away, leaving the office.

A moment later, he walked into Gunnar's office, casually flopping down onto the couch. He leaned back, eyes closed, and let out a heavy sigh.

Hearing that, Gunnar, who had been working at his desk, looked up from his paperwork and stared for a long while hesitantly.

Then finally, setting down his pen, he approached the couch and took a seat at the opposite end.

"Boss, can I ask you something?" Gunnar's tone was cautious, but there was a hint of curiosity in his voice.

The was a brief pause, and then Rene opened one eye, giving Gunnar a lazy glance. "Sure, Gunnar. What's on your mind?"

Gunnar shifted in his seat, trying to gauge the best way to phrase his question. "Would you let Antonio take Maria's position