"That's enough!"
Leonard's voice cut through the room like thunder. It silenced us instantly. The kind of silence that stings your ears after a loud bang.
But the glaring contest between Cesar and me didn't end there. We kept staring at each other, a silent war of eyes and tension in the air.
After a heavy pause, Leonard spoke again, this time calmer. "So, Cesar, are you going to join us for a little family time before you head back to the city?"
Cesar took his time, chewing slowly, his jaw working as if it were more than just food he was processing. Then, casually, he said,
"Actually, I'd like to go to your office and have a little chat."
Leonard blinked. He looked genuinely surprised. "I thought you hated hanging out with me in my office. You always say it feels like being trapped in a cage with a wild animal."
I narrowed my eyes at the exchange, but Cesar didn't miss a beat.
With his mouth still half-full, he mumbled, "Well, it feels like I changed my mind."
