“This is a surprise. I would offer you a drink, but as you know, I only drink with friends and business associates.”
If Aiden was any other person, Rafael's cold shoulder would have had him shaking from head to foot. He had built his reputation on being brutal with his enemies and making examples of those who wronged him.
“Raf, you know…”
“Don Hernandez,” Rafael cut him off. “That’s my name to you. Remember it.”
Aiden suppressed the eye roll. He could see Rafael was already pissed and antagonising the situation wouldn’t help.
“As you wish, Don Hernandez. You know that if I could have completed the contract, I would have done but she’s your daughter.”
“You suddenly seem
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