Chapter 21: Confrontation and Crisis

“Mariana, love” Tiago said amidst heavy breaths. “I have an important business meeting to attend to. Miguel will take you home. Trust me when I’m done here, I’ll come home immediately, and we’ll finish what we started.” He smiled. A tense silence hung heavy in the air as Tiago watched the imposter sashay out of his office. Her hips swayed suggestively. Once the door clicked shut behind her, Tiago's facade crumbled. He leaned back in his chair, a deep frown etching lines on his forehead. "Get Miguel to take her home," he instructed Kyle, his voice clipped. Kyle blinked, momentarily confused. "Mariana just left, sir. I saw her myself." Tiago's eyes narrowed. "That’s not Mariana," he clarified, his voice laced with a dangerous edge. "That’s an imposter. And make it discreet." Kyle's shock deepened. "And Kyle," Tiago added, his voice softening slightly, "see if you can track Mariana's movements throughout the day. Everywhere she's been, everyone she's met." “Yes boss” Kyle sa