Karmen steered the car smoothly out of the driveway as the massive gates of the mansion slowly parted to allow their exit. The vehicle rolled forward onto the quiet road beyond the estate.
Gabriel glanced down at the file resting on his lap, flipping it open briefly before scanning the first page.
"Why would they suddenly want to start a trade partnership?" he muttered thoughtfully. "I'll speak with their Alpha personally."
After a moment, he closed the file again and set it aside.
"Anyway," he continued, turning slightly toward Karmen, "tell me how things are going with Aisha."
Karmen let out a faint chuckle but kept his eyes fixed on the road ahead.
"You seem to be far more worried about my life these days," he remarked.
Gabriel leaned back in his seat.
"You could say that I care about you," he replied casually.
There was a short pause before he added another piece of news. "By the way, Carlos is back."
Karmen's reaction was immediate.
