The door to Valeria's room swung open with a forceful push, revealing Gabriel standing in the doorway, his expression twisted with anger and frustration. Valeria, startled by his sudden entrance, looked up from her desk, her heart racing with apprehension.

"Gabriel," she began, her voice wavering slightly, "what's wrong?" Gabriel stormed into the room, his fists clenched at his sides as he confronted her. "Who was that man you were talking to in the corridor?" he demanded, his tone sharp ...