Chapter 54: The Revelation

As Kyle walked out of the office, Tiago picked up a phone to dial another number. The phone rang incessantly in Bernard's pocket. He fumbled for his device, recognizing Tiago's number flashing on the screen. Pressing the answer button, he braced himself for what was to come. "Bernard," Tiago's voice crackled through the line, edged with urgency, "where is she?" "Yes boss." Bernard replied, his voice cautious. "Last I saw, she was dining with Quam." Tiago's relief was palpable, though quickly overshadowed by suspicion. "Quam? Is it a public affair? A movie shoot?" Bernard hesitated, knowing his next words would not sit well with Tiago. "No, boss. It's a private dinner." Silence followed. Then, Tiago's voice returned, laced with thinly veiled frustration. "Quam... always seems to be in the right place at the right time, doesn't he?" Bernard swallowed hard, feeling the weight of Tiago's displeasure bearing down on him. "Yes, boss. It appears that way." Tiago proceeded to his next