Alejandro took a deep breath, collecting his thoughts as he sat down opposite Camila. The plush armchair beneath him felt unusually uncomfortable. He had always prided himself on being a decisive man, someone who took action rather than hesitated. Yet, here he was, faced with a situation that couldn’t be solved with a business strategy or a contract negotiation.
“I’ve been thinking about how much I depend on you,” he began carefully, watching her reaction. Camila’s eyes remained steady, a mixture of wariness and hope. “You’ve been more than an employee to me. You’ve been a vital part of my life here, even if I didn’t realize it until now.”
