Chapter 49

Watching the man as he scanned the room like he were some surveying officer, Charles wondered why Rodrigo Ordinaz would send a man that reeked of danger to his house. Especially when Isabella was with him. Then, after that thought, Charles pondered on what the reason for the sudden drop-by could be. According to the letter, he was meant to contact Rodrigo. Or was it the other way around? Charles pocketed his free hand, his eyes squinting as he tried to recall the contents of the letter earlier sent. "Like I said..." The man's voice cut through the silence. "Mr. Ordinaz has sent me here." He had his seat on the black couch closest to the huge entrance door. The seat was part of a four-set sofa which was arranged in a u-shaped way. "What is this message?" Charles asked, and he and Isabella found their seat adjacent to the man. The man wore a big smirk as he leaned forward, his elbows against his thighs, giving him a more threatening posture. "He is glad his son has finally gotten a