Andrew looked at me with a complicated expression but remained silent.
He then headed to another room.
I didnât waste any time and called Carlos right away.
Given the circumstances, it was time to take action.
Carlos picked up the phone quickly.
Before Carlos could speak, I informed him that I had been secretly recorded and broadcasted live in a coffee shop, and the media spreading these rumors were linked to Alexandria and her father.
After sharing this, I issued a stern ultimatum to Carlos.
âI donât care if you were aware of this or not, but as the head of the Vargas family, youâd better control your people, or Iâll take matters into my own hands.
â
Carlos realized the gravity of the situation and promptly assured me, âDonât worry.
Iâll handle it right away and ensure you receive a proper resolution.
â
I nodded in response.
Just as I was about to end the call, Andrew approached, offering fruits and coffee with enthusiasm.
âWeâve got some fruit here.
Please, help yourself.
Or, is there anything else youâd like? I can order room service for you.
â
I quickly declined.
âNo, Iâm not hungryâ¦â
I was just about to assure Andrew not to bother, and that Iâd be heading home soon, but before I could finish, Calebâs deep voice came through the phone.
âWhat room service?â
Debraâs POV:
When Andrew and I heard Calebâs voice, we were both taken aback.
I reacted first, smiling awkwardly.
âCaleb, are you with Carlos?â
âWhich hotel?â he demanded sharply.
Overwhelmed with a sense of unwarranted guilt, I revealed the name of the hotel.
Caleb, clearly incensed, ended the call abruptly.
Andrew gave a rueful smile and apologized, âSorry, it looks Like Iâve put you in a difficult spot again.
â
I waved it off, trying to appear calm, âDonât worry about it.
Caleb can be a bit possessive, but heâs reasonable.
â
âReally?â Andrew offered a half-smile, leaving me at a loss for words.
After a while, the doorbell interrupted our awkward silence.
I rushed to the door and swung it open to find Caleb, impeccably dressed in a new tailored suit and styled hair, a stark contrast to his earlier appearance.
His confident smile grew as he noticed my surprise.
He grasped my hand firmly and approached Andrew as if to show off our relationship.