Santiago’s jaw tightened at the implication, his eyes darkening as he weighed the bodyguard’s suggestion. The thought of Esmeralda being used in Diego’s schemes didn’t sit well with him. The last thing he wanted was for her to become Diego’s leverage or shield in a scheme that could backfire.
“No,” he said firmly, the decision coming to him with sudden clarity. If he’s playing this game, I won’t let Esmeralda get caught in the middle of it, he thought to himself. He looked up at the guard, his gaze resolute. “I want a meeting with her tonight.”
The bodyguard’s eyes widened slightly, unable to conceal his surprise. “Tonight, sir?”
“Yes,” Santiago replied without hesitation, a steely determination in his voice. “Arrange something discreet. She needs to understand what she’s truly dealing
