Chapter 109

• I walked towards Michele's office, expecting to find the space empty since he had gone out to attend to some matters. However, upon opening the door, I was met with an unexpected scene: Michele was inside, accompanied by his henchmen. I was momentarily surprised, but quickly regained my composure.
• “Oh, I didn't realize you would be here,” I remarked, trying to disguise my surprise.
• Michele turned towards me, his penetrating gaze assessing me for a moment before responding.