Chapter 136: Frayed Alliance

Leao typed out a terse message on his phone. "Tiago Alarcao's contact info," it read, followed by the number. Tony stared at the message, the screen casting a cold light on his face. He weighed his options, fingers hovering over the call button. Yet, something held him back. He closed the message, deciding to postpone calling Tiago. He needed to think things through, and impulsively contacting Tiago now could lead to complications he wasn't ready to face. Returning home, Tony was greeted by the sound of Natasha's laughter, echoing through the apartment. She was on the phone, her face lit up with genuine amusement. As he stepped into the room, he saw her chatting animatedly with Mariana. He leaned against the doorway, silently observing her. Natasha's light-hearted conversation seemed miles away from the gravity of his thoughts. His mind drifted to Tiago, memories of their past interactions flooding back. Tiago had always been a complex figure—charismatic yet unpredictable, capa