2023-07-07 20:03:09Daryl Mountain and Josias Rocha meet face-to-face after several weeks of avoiding confrontation. But something inside Daryl said it was better to settle this peacefully.
“Daryl, thanks for coming.” Josias smiles and extends his hand to him, “I thought you weren’t serious.”
“I’ve been speaking frankly.” Daryl shakes Josias’s hand, “We need to speak urgently, Josias.”
“Sit down.” Josias points to an upholstered armchair for him.
Daryl sits down. Josias sits facing each other. The armchairs were moved by him precisely for this meaningful conversation.
Josias admired Daryl’s English-cut suit. He was also in a navy blue suit, thinking of leaving for work after talking to the owner of Crystal Blue.
“Josias, I think you know why I came here.” Daryl starts.
“I suggest you speak.” Josias smiles slightly.
Daryl sighs. He will force
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